G/VAL/W/256  
 
31 March 2015  
(15-1792)  Page: 1/2  
Committee on Customs Valuation  Original: English  
 
 NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 22 OF THE AGREEMENT ON  
IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE VII OF THE GENERAL  
AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE 1994 
INDONESIA  
Responses to questions from the United States in documents  
G/VAL/W/167 and G/VAL/W/180 
The following communication, dated 10 December 2014,  is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Indonesia.  
_______________ 
Responses to questions in document G/VAL/W/167 
Question 
 How is the risk level of an importer determined?   
 Are importers considered "high risk" alerted of their status?  
Answer 
The importer classification, based on risk level, is used to determine the goods lane in relation to 
physical inspection.  It is not designed to examine the customs valuation.  High risk importers will be subjected to the red lane in which the importer will be notified to have the goods prepared for 
inspection.  
Question 
Once an importer has been labelled with  a particular risk level how are the 
corresponding prices assessed?  
Answer 
Customs value of duties is determined consistently according to Article VII of the GATT 1994 for all 
importers taking into account the risk management system.   
Question 
Is the check-price database publicly available? 
Answer 
No, the check-price database is not available for public.  It is designated as a risk assessment tool 
for Customs and Excise authorities.  G/VAL/W/256 
 
- 2 - 
 
  Question 
Can Indonesia clarify how the use of import er risk levels and reference pricing in 
determining the customs value of imported good s is consistent with Articles 1.1 and 7.2 
of the Customs Valuation Agreement?  
Answer 
Determination of customs valuation in Indonesia refers to Article VII of the GATT 1994 by using 
the six methods that are regulated in the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement as stipulated in the 
Minister of Finance Regulation No. 160/PMK.04/2010 concerning Customs Valuation for the 
Calculation of Import Duties.   
_______________ 
 
Responses to questions in document G/VAL/W/180 
Questions: 
As mentioned, it is our understanding th at Indonesia has established preshipment 
inspection (PSI) requirements for a broad range of goods.  Decree No. 56 took effect 
earlier this year and requires goods to under go a "technical verification" at the port of 
exportation prior to being imported into Indonesia.   
However, it does not appear that Indonesia has notified the Committee of this PSI 
requirement, as is required by Articl e 5 of the WTO Agreement on Preshipment 
Inspection.  When does Indonesia intend to notify this requirement?  We request that 
Indonesia submit its notification as soon as possible.    
Answer 
The Minister of Trade Regulation No. 56 Year 2008 concerning Provisions on the Import of Certain 
Products is aimed for consumer protection an d as a tool for administrative purposes.  
Technical verification is needed to ensure that the imported goods are in accordance with the 
import documents, such as import licensing documents and technical documents as well as to build database for administrative matter.  Technical verification is also conducted as an import 
policy instrument in order to overcome issues related to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) 
and consumer protection. 
This regulation has been notified under Committee on Import Licensing according to its purpose as 
an import licensing policy instrument (G/LIC/N/2/IDN/2).  In addition, based on the Customs Law 
No. 10 Year 1995 juncto No. 17 Year 2006, Indonesia Customs and Excise Authorities do not 
conduct Preshipment Inspection. This Law has been notified under the Committee on Customs 
Valuation (G/VAL/N/1/IDN/1).      
Questions: 
Additionally, we continue to be interested in the questions we submitted for Indonesia, 
contained in document G/VAL/W/167.  When can we expect to receive a written 
response from Indonesia?  
Answer 
Indonesia has submitted the written response to the Committee on Customs Valuations.   
__________