G/LIC/N/3/IDN/8  
 
2 November 2015  
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
  REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON  IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1 
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 7.3 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES (2013) 
INDONESIA  
The following communication, dated 23 October 2015, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Indonesia. 
 
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Products Subject to Import Licensing Admini stered by Ministry of Trade – Year 2013 
 Outline of System 
1.  Indonesian import licensing system is implem ented in order to preserve national interest in 
particular to protect health, safety, security, ecological environment and public moral. Other primary objective of this system is to meet certain socio-economic objectives, among others, 
enhancing domestic competitiveness and preventing smuggling activities.  
 Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  Products subject to automatic and non-automa tic import licensing are listed in Tables 1 and 2 
respectively.  
Table 1: Products subject to automatic import licensing 
Product Laws and Regulations Authorizing Import 
Licensing 
Cyclamate Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade on Goods 
Subject to the Import Trade System 
Saccharine Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade on Goods 
Subject to the Import Trade System 
Lubricating Oil Joint Decree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral 
Resources, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of 
Industry and Trade on Provisions on the Import of Lubricants  
Chloroxylenol (PCMX) Decree of the Mini ster of Industry and Trade on Goods 
Subject to the Import Trade System 
Color Multi- functional Machines, Color photocopy Machines and Color Printer Regulation of the Minister of Trade on Provision of 
Imported Colour Multifunction Machines, Colour Photocopying Machines and Colour Printer Machines  
Ceramic Regulation of the Minister of Trade concerning 
Verification or Technical Inquiry to Import Ceramic 
LPG Container 3kgs Regulation of the Minister of Trade concerning 
Provision for Import of LPG Container 3 Kilograms 
                                               
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire. G/LIC/N/3/IDN/8 
 
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  Product Laws and Regulations Authorizing Import 
Licensing 
Sheet Glass Regulation of the Minister of Trade concerning 
Technical Verification of the Import of Sheet Glass 
Non-Hazardous and Toxic Waste Regulation of the Minister of Trade concerning the 
Import of Non Hazardous and Toxic Wastes 
Iron or Steel Regulation of Minister of Trade on Provision on the 
Import of Iron or Steel 
Tires Regulation of the Minister of Trade concerning 
Determination of Surveyors as Executor of Verification 
of Technical Inquiry on the Import of Tires 
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STP) Regulation  of the Minister of Trade concerning 
Provisions on the Import of Sodium Tripolyphosphate  
Horticulture Products Regulation of Minister of Trade on Provision on the 
Import of Horticulture Products 
Animal and animal products Regulation of Minister of Trade on Provision on the 
Import and Export of Animal and Animal Products 
Certain Products (food and beverage products, clothes, footwear, 
electronics, toys, traditional and herbal medicines, and cosmetics) Regulation of Minister of Trade on Provision on the 
Import of Certain Products 
 
Table 2:  Products subject to non-automatic import licensing 
Product Laws and Regulations Authorizing Import 
Licensing 
Handtools Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade on Goods 
Subject to the Import Trade System 
Explosives Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade on Goods 
Subject to the Import Trade System 
Cloves Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade on Clove Import 
Provisions 
Nitro cellulose (NC) Decree of the Minist er of Industry and Trade concerning 
Import of Nitro Cellulose (NC) 
Plantation white sugar Regulation of the Minister of Trade on Provision on the 
Import of Sugar 
Precursors Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade concerning 
Import of Precursors 
Rough Diamond Regulation of the Minister  of Trade Concerning Provisions on 
the Export and Import of Rough Diamond 
Textile and textile products Regulation of the Minister of Trade on Provision on the 
Import of Textiles and Textile Products 
Natural Oil and Gas Regulation of the Minister of Trade concerning Provisions on 
the Export and Import of Natural Oil and Gas 
Hazardous Materials Regulation of the Minister of Trade concerning the 
Procurement, Distribution and Control of Hazardous Materials 
Machine, Machine Apparatuses, Raw 
Materials, Unrecorded Optical Discs and Recorded Optical Discs Regulation of the Minister of Trade concerning Provisions on 
the Import  of Machine, Machin e Apparatuses, Raw Materials, 
Unrecorded Optical Discs and Recorded Optical Discs 
Alcoholic beverages Regulation of th e Minister of Trade concerning the 
Procurement, Circulation, Sale s, Supervision and Control of 
Alcoholic Drinks 
Consumption Salt Regulation of the Minister of Trade concerning Provisions on 
the Import of Salt 
Rice Regulation of the Minister of  Trade concerning Provisions on 
the Import and Export of Rice 
Used capital goods Regulation of  the Mini ster of Trade Concerning Provisions on 
the Import of Used Capital Goods 
Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): 
- Methyl Bromide 
- Non Methyl Bromide Regulation of the Minister of Trade on Provision on the 
Import of Ozone De pleting Substances 
 
Cellular Phone, Handheld Computers and Regulation of  the Minister of Trade co ncerning Provisions on G/LIC/N/3/IDN/8 
 
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  Product Laws and Regulations Authorizing Import 
Licensing 
Tablet Computers the Import of Cellular  Phone, Handheld Computers and Tablet 
Computers 
Salt Regulation of the Minister of  Trade concerning Provisions on 
the Import of Salt 
Pearls Regulation of the Minister of Trade on Provision on the 
Import of Pearls 
Raw Material of  Plastic  Regulation of the Minister of Trade concerning Provisions on 
the Import of Raw Material of Plastic 
Clinker and Cement Regulation of the Mini ster of Trade concerning Provisions on 
the Import of Clinker and Cement  
Soybeans Regulation of the Minister of Trade concerning Provisions on 
the Import of Soybeans in Order to Price Stabilization 
 
3. The licensing system applies to products listed in Tables 1 and 2 above originating in and 
coming from all countries. For rough diamonds, The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) applies to goods originating in and coming from Kimberley Process Participants only. Kindly refer to the KPCS official website http://www.kimberleyproce ss.com/en/participants  for a list of 
Kimberley Process’ participants.  
 4.  Indonesia’s import licensing procedures are not intended to restrict the quantity or value of 
imports. They are maintained for the purpose of discharging Indonesia’s obligations under 
international agreements for health, safety, environmental and national interest reasons. As an example, the purpose of Kimberley Process licensing is aimed to stop the flow of trade in conflict 
rough diamonds.  
 
5.   Laws, regulations and/or administrative orders under which the licensing procedures maintained are listed in Tables 1 and 2 above.  
(i) Yes, all import licensing procedures are statutorily required. 
(ii) Yes, while the administration of the licensing system is undertaken by the various licensing 
authorities for different products, the designation of products to be subjected to licensing is 
not left to the discretion of the administration.  
(iii) Yes, legislative approval must be obtained before the government abolishes any licensing 
system.  
 
Procedures 
6. Indonesia is a signatory to the Montreal Protocol and its amendments. The control measures of 
Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) under the Montreal Protocol requires members to gradually 
phase out the consumption of ODS. Under the cert ain schedule, which limits the consumption of 
ODS, are set for Indonesia to comply.    
I. Yes, the complete information concerning allocation of quotas and formalities of filling 
applications for licenses is published through state gazette, national newspapers, official website of respective ministries, Indonesia National Single Windows (INSW) website (http://www.insw.go.id/ ), Inatrade Electronic License website 
(http://inatrade.kemendag.go.id/ ),   Unit Pelayanan Perdagangan (Trade Services Unit), and 
other publications.  
 
II. Allocations are determined on semi-annual basis based on the production capacity of the 
producer. Import licenses will be issued based on the allocated quotas and can be extendable.  
 
III. Licenses are allocated to any producer (domestic or foreign company) which has fulfilled all 
of the application documentation and other re quirements needed. Unused quota allocations 
cannot be carried over to the succeeding period.  
 
IV. Importer can directly apply for import appr oval after the import policies were issued or 
promulgated.  
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  V. Licenses will be issued not later than 5 (five) working days after the document is declared 
complete and correct.  
 VI. Importation could only be done immediately upon approval of the licenses.  
 
VII. Consideration of license application is not only issued by Ministry of Trade. For certain 
commodities are required to have a recommendation from respective authorities prior to the 
issuance of the import licenses.  
 VIII. Quota allocation is distributed based on past performance, import plan and upon the 
production capacity of each company. Provision for the new importers is also applicable. The 
applications are immediately examined upon their receipt.  
 IX.-XI. Not applicable.   
 
7. Where there is no quantitative limit on the importation of a product or on imports from a 
particular country: 
 
(a) The range of time taken for processing both automatic and non-automatic license 
applications fall within the periods stipulated in Article 2.a.(iii) for automatic licensing, and Article 3.5.(f) for non-automatic licensing of the Agreement of Import Licensing Procedures. 
 
(b)  Yes, in general, import licenses may be granted immediately upon request when applications 
are submitted in appropriate and complete documentation.  
  
(c) No. There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for 
applications for license and/or importation may be made. For hazardous materials and toxic 
wastes, the limitation of amount and type are applied since it involves the health, safety and 
human security.  
 (d) Please refer to answer 6.VI and 6.VII 
 
8.  There are no circumstances for refusal other than not fulfilling and completion of the requirement.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.a.  Under restrictive licensing system, only approved importers are eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
b.  Under non-restrictive licensing system, all importers are eligible to apply.   Documentation and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  The following information is required in applications for import licenses:  
a. Copy of Trade Business Licenses ( Surat Ijin Usaha Perdagangan  – SIUP) 
b. Copy of Taxpayer Registration Number ( Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak  – NPWP) 
c. Copy of Company Registration Certificate ( Tanda Daftar Perusahaan  – TDP) 
d. Copy of Industrial Business Licenses ( Izin Usaha Industri  – IUI) 
e. Copy of Importer Id entification Number ( Angka Pengenal Impor  – API) 
f. Letter of recommendation from related Authorities 
 For further information on import procedures and application is otherwise available on Inatrade website ( http://inatrade.kemendag.go.id/ ) and Indonesia National Single Windows (INSW) website 
(http://www.insw.go.id/ ).  
 
11.  Importers are required to prepare: 
a. Bill of Lading/Airway Bill 
b. Invoice c. Packing List 
d. Import Declaration 
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  The importers should attach a copy of import license for custom clearance purposes for 
commodities that require license.   12.  There is no licensing fee or administrative charge. 
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licenses.   
Conditions of licensing 
14.  The validity period of an import licenses is for 1 (one) year at the maximum. The validity of 
these licenses may be extended by renewal.   
15.  There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of license or a portion of it.  
 16.  Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17.  There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a license.   
Other procedural requirements 
18.  There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation.  
 19. No particular license is required to obtain foreign exchange for import. Normal banking 
procedures apply for obtaining foreign exchange.  
 
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