WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/LIC/N/3/IDN/4 
23 February 2010 
 (10-0986) 
Committee on Import Licensing Original:   English 
  
 
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES
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Notification under Article 7.3 of the  
Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures  
 
INDONESIA 
   The following notification, dated 16 February 2010, has been received from the Permanent Mission of Indonesia. 
 
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I. PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICE NSING ADMINISTERED BY MINISTRY 
OF TRADE – YEAR 2007 
Outline of systems
 
 
1. Indonesian import licensing system is implemen ted in order to preserve national interest in 
particular protect health, safety, security, ecologi cal environment and public moral.  Other primary 
objective of this regulation system is to meet  certain socio-economic objectives, among others, 
enhancing domestic competitiveness and preventi ng smuggling activities. The issuance and approval 
of licences fall within the authority of the Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Health for precursor for  
pharmacy purposes, Ministry of Agriculture  for plant and animal.  
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 2. All import products can automatically be imported and considered as automatic import 
licensing except:  (a) Alcoholic beverages; (b) Nitrocellulose; 
(c) Precursors; 
(d) Optical discs; (e) Rice; (f) White crystal sugar; (g) Consumption salt; 
(h) Rough diamond; 
(i) Textile and Textile products; (j) Color Multi- functional Machines, Colo r photocopy Machines and Color Printer; 
  Those products as mentioned above are considered as non-automatic import licensing. 
                                                     
 
1 See document G/LIC/3. G/LIC/N/3/IDN/4 
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3. The system applies to goods originating from all countries. 
         
4.  In general the system is not intended to restri ct the quantity or value of imports.   However, in 
order to meet the nation's legitimate need s certain measures are taken to regulate the 
importation of such product, inter alia, rice, wh ite crystal sugar and c onsumption salt, Alcohol 
Beverage. 
 
5. The import regulation system is fully based on the Trade Ordinance (Bedrijfsreglementerings 
Ordonnantie) of 1934 and its amendments. 
 
 Other laws governing the importation of specific goods are:  (a) Law (b) Government Regulation 
(c) Minister Regulation 
  (i) Yes, it does.  (ii) Yes , it does.  (iii) Yes, it is.  Procedures
 
 
6. For products under restriction the quan tity of imports is applicable globally. 
 I. Yes, complete information concerning a llocation of quotas and formalities of filing 
applications for licences is published in the state gazette, national newspapers, official 
website of related ministries , and other publications.  
 II. Quotas are determined on six-monthly basis b ased on the production capacity of the producer.  
Import licences will be issued based on the quotas allocated and extendable. 
 
III. Licences are allocated to any producer, regard less of domestic or fore ign company, which has 
fulfilled all of the documentational and other requirements for application.  Unused quota allocations cannot be carried over to the succeeding year. 
 IV. Applications for licences of rice, white crys tal sugar, alcohol bevera ges and consumption salt 
can be filed immediately after the publication of  the allocation of quotas.  Applications for 
other than those commodities are accepte d at any time in the current year. 
 V. Licences will be issued within 14 (F ourteen) working days, at the maximum. 
 VI. Importation could only be done imme diately upon approval of the licences. 
 
VII. Consideration of licence applications is not only effected by the Ministry of Trade.  For 
certain commodities/goods, recommendations from relevant other Ministries or agencies are 
required prior to the issuance of licences. 
 
VIII. Quota allocation is distributed based on past performance, import plan, and upon the 
production capacity of each company.  Provision for new importers is also applicable.  All applications are immediately examined upon their receipt. 
 IX. No imports are made into Indonesia under b ilateral quotas or export restraint arrangements.  G/LIC/N/3/IDN/4 
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X. No imports are made into Indonesia on the basis of export permits.  XI. Not applicable.  
7. Where there is no quantitative limit on th e importation of a product or on imports from a 
particular country:  (a) Application for a licence can be made anytime prior to the importation of goods.   (b) Yes, a licence will be granted immediatel y upon completion of documentational and other 
requirements. 
(c) No, there is no limitation of time (d) See answer nos. VI and VII.  8. No refusal is made for reasons other than  not fulfilling and completion of the requirement. 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Under restrictive licensing systems only approve d importers are eligible to apply for licences. 
 (b) Under non-restrictive systems, all persons, fi rms and institutions are eligible to apply for 
licences. 
 
Documentational and other require ments for application for licence
 
 
10. Documents required are: 
 
(a) Copy of Trade Licences (Surat Ijin Usaha Perdagangan - SIUP). (b) Copy of Corporate Registration Certificate (Tanda Daftar Perusahaan – TDP). (c) Copy of Industrial Business Licence (Izin Usaha Industri – IUI). (d) Copy of Taxpayer Code Number (Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak – NPWP). (e) Copy of Importer Identity Number (Angka Pengenal Impor – API). 
(f) Letter of recommendations from related Ministries/Agencies. 
 
11. Documents required are: 
 (a) Bill of Lading/Airway Bill 
(b) Invoice 
(c) Packing List (d) Import Declaration   The importer should attach a copy of the import licence for customs clearance purposes for commodities that require licences.  
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge. 
 
13. There are no deposit or advance payment requirements. 
 Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The validity period of an import licence is one  year at the maximum and can be extended. 
 15. No penalty for non-utilization of a licence nor a portion of a licence. G/LIC/N/3/IDN/4 
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16. The licences are not transferable.  17. No. 
 
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. No.  19. No particular licence is required to obtain foreign exchange for imports.  Normal banking 
procedures apply for obtaining foreign exchange.   
 
II. 
PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENS ING ADMINISTERED BY MINISTRY OF 
TRADE - YEAR 2008 
Outline of systems  
 
1. Indonesian import licensing system is implemen ted in order to preserve national interest in 
particular protect health, safety, security, ecologi cal environment and public moral.  Other primary 
objective of this regulation system is to meet  certain socio-economic objectives, among others, 
enhancing domestic competitiveness and preventi ng smuggling activities. The issuance and approval 
of licences fall within the authority of the Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Health for precursor for  
pharmacy purposes, Ministry of Agriculture  for plant and animal. 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. All import products can automatically be imported and considered as automatic import 
licensing except:  
(a) Alcoholic beverages; 
(b) Nitrocellulose; (c) Precursors; (d) Optical discs; (e) Rice; (f) White crystal sugar; 
(g) Consumption salt; 
(h) Rough diamond; (i) Textile and Textile products; (j) Color Multi- functional Machines, Colo r photocopy Machines and Color Printer; 
(k) Used Capital Goods; 
(l) Non- Hazardous Waste;  
  Those products as mentioned above are considered as non-automatic import licensing.  3. The system applies to goods originating from all countries. 
        
4.  In general the system is not intended to restri ct the quantity or value of imports.   However, in 
order to meet the nation's legitimate need s certain measures are taken to regulate the 
importation of such product, inter alia,  rice, white crystal sugar and consumption salt, 
Alcohol Beverage. 
 
5. The import regulation system is fully based on the Trade Ordinance (Bedrijfsreglementerings 
Ordonnantie) of 1934 and its amendments.  G/LIC/N/3/IDN/4 
 Page 5 
 
 
   
 Other laws governing the importation of specific goods are:  (a) Law (b) Government Regulation 
(c) Minister Regulation 
  (i) Yes, it does.  (ii) Yes , it does.  (iii) Yes, it is. 
 
Procedures
 
 
6. For products under restriction the quan tity of imports is applicable globally. 
 
I. Yes, complete information concerning a llocation of quotas and formalities of filing 
applications for licences is published in the state gazette, national newspapers, official 
website of related ministries, Indonesi an National Single Window, Unit Pelayanan 
Perdagangan (Trade Services Unit), Inatrade  E- License and other publications.  
 II. Quotas are determined on six-monthly basis b ased on the production capacity of the producer.  
Import licences will be issued based on the quotas allocated and extendable. 
 III. Licences are allocated to any producer, regard less of domestic or fore ign company, which has 
fulfilled all of the documentational and other requirements for application.  Unused quota allocations cannot be carried over to the succeeding year. 
 
IV. Applications for licences of [rice, white cr ystal sugar, alcohol beverages and consumption 
salt] can be filed immediately after the publicati on of the allocation of quotas.  Applications 
for other than those commodities are accep ted at any time in the current year. 
 V. Licences will be issued within 14 (F ourteen) working days, at the maximum. 
 
VI. Importation could only be done imme diately upon approval of the licences. 
 VII. Consideration of licence applications is not only effected by the Ministry of Trade.  For 
certain commodities/goods, recommendations from relevant other Ministries or agencies are 
required prior to the issuance of licences. 
 VIII. Quota allocation is distributed based on past performance, import plan, and upon the 
production capacity of each company.  Provision for new importers is also applicable.  All applications are immediately examined upon their receipt. 
 
IX. No imports are made into Indonesia under b ilateral quotas or export restraint arrangements. 
 X. No imports are made into Indonesia on the basis of export permits.  XI. Not applicable. 
 
7. Where there is no quantitative limit on th e importation of a product or on imports from a 
particular country:  (a) Application for a licence can be made anytime prior to the importation of goods.   G/LIC/N/3/IDN/4 
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  (b) Yes, a licence will be granted immediatel y upon completion of documentational and other 
requirements. 
(c) No, there is no limitation of time (d) See answer nos. VI and VII.  
8. No refusal is made for reasons other than  not fulfilling and completion of the requirement. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Under restrictive licensing systems only approve d importers are eligible to apply for licences. 
(b) Under non-restrictive systems, all persons, fi rms and institutions are eligible to apply for 
licences. 
 
Documentational and other require ments for application for licence  
 10. Documents required are: 
 (a) Copy of Trade Licences ( Surat Ijin Usaha Perdagangan - SIUP) . 
(b) Copy of Corporate Registration Certificate ( Tanda Daftar Perusahaan – TDP).  
(c) Copy of Industrial Business Licence ( Izin Usaha Industri – IUI).  
(d) Copy of Taxpayer Code Number ( Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak – NPWP).  
(e) Copy of Importer Identity Number ( Angka Pengenal Impor – API) . 
(f) Letter of recommendations from related Ministries/Agencies. 
 
11. Documents required are: 
 
(a) Bill of Lading/Airway Bill 
(b) Invoice (c) Packing List (d) Import Declaration   The importer should attach a copy of the import licence for customs clearance purposes for 
commodities that require licences. 
 
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge. 
 
13. There are no deposit or advance payment requirements.  
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The validity period of an import licence is one  year at the maximum and can be extended. 
 15. No penalty for non-utilization of a licence nor a portion of a licence. 
 
16. The licences are not transferable.  17. No.  Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. No.   G/LIC/N/3/IDN/4 
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  19. No particular licence is required to obtain foreign exchange for imports.  Normal banking 
procedures apply for obtaining foreign exchange.    
III. PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICE NSING ADMINISTERED BY MINISTRY 
OF TRADE - YEAR 2009 
Outline of systems
 
 
1. Indonesian import licensing system is implemen ted in order to preserve national interest in 
particular protect health, safety, security, ecologi cal environment and public moral.  Other primary 
objective of this regulation system is to meet  certain socio-economic objectives, among others, 
enhancing domestic competitiveness and preventi ng smuggling activities. The issuance and approval 
of licences fall within the authority of the Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Health for precursor for 
pharmacy purposes, Ministry of Agriculture for plant and animal. 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. All import products can automatically be imported and considered as automatic import 
licensing except:  (a) Alcoholic beverages; (b) Nitrocellulose; 
(c) Precursors; 
(d) Optical discs; (e) Rice; (f) White crystal sugar; (g) Consumption salt; 
(h) Rough diamond; 
(i) Textile and Textile products; (j) Color Multi- functional Machines, Colo r photocopy Machines and Color Printer; 
(k) Used Capital Goods; (l) Non- Hazardous Waste ;  (m) Hazardous Goods.  
 
 Those products as mentioned above are considered as non-automatic import licensing.  3. The system applies to goods originating from all countries.  
         
4.  In general the system is not intended to restri ct the quantity or value of imports.   However, in 
order to meet the nation's legitimate needs certain  measures are taken to regulate the importation of 
such product, inter alia,  rice, white crystal sugar and c onsumption salt, Alcohol Beverage. 
 
5. The import regulation system is fully based on the Trade Ordinance (Bedrijfsreglementerings 
Ordonnantie) of 1934 and its amendments. 
 
 Other laws governing the importation of specific goods are:  (a) Law (b) Government Regulation 
(c) Minister Regulation 
 G/LIC/N/3/IDN/4 
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   (i) Yes, it does. 
 (ii) Yes, it does.  (iii) Yes, it is.  
Procedures
 
 
6. For products under restriction the quan tity of imports is applicable globally. 
 I. Yes, complete information concerning a llocation of quotas and formalities of filing 
applications for licences is published in the state gazette, national newspapers, official 
website of related ministries, Indonesi an National Single Window, Unit Pelayanan 
Perdagangan (Trade Services Unit), Inatrade  E- License and other publications.  
 II. Quotas are determined on six-monthly basis based on the production capacity of the producer.  
Import licences will be issued based on the quotas allocated and extendable. 
 
III. Licences are allocated to any producer, regard less of domestic or fore ign company, which has 
fulfilled all of the documentational and other requirements for application.  Unused quota allocations cannot be carried over to the succeeding year. 
 IV. Applications for licences of [rice, white cr ystal sugar, alcohol beverages and consumption 
salt] can be filed immediately after the publicati on of the allocation of quotas.  Applications 
for other than those commodities are accep ted at any time in the current year. 
 V. Licences will be issued within 14 (F ourteen) working days, at the maximum. 
 
VI. Importation could only be done imme diately upon approval of the licences. 
 VII. Consideration of licence applications is not only effected by the Ministry of Trade.  For 
certain commodities/goods, recommendations from relevant other Ministries or agencies are 
required prior to the issuance of licences. 
 
VIII. Quota allocation is distributed based on past performance, import plan, and upon the 
production capacity of each company.  Provision for new importers is also applicable.  All applications are immediately examined upon their receipt. 
 IX. No imports are made into Indonesia under b ilateral quotas or export restraint arrangements. 
 
X. No imports are made into Indonesia on the basis of export permits.  XI. Not applicable.  7. Where there is no quantitative limit on th e importation of a product or on imports from a 
particular country: 
 (a) Application for a licence can be made anytime prior to the importation of goods.   (b) Yes, a licence will be granted immediatel y upon completion of documentational and other 
requirements. 
(c) No, there is no limitation of time 
(d) See answer nos. VI and VII.  8. No refusal is made for reasons other than  not fulfilling and completion of the requirement. 
  G/LIC/N/3/IDN/4 
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  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9.(a) Under restrictive licensing systems only approve d importers are eligible to apply for licences. 
(b) Under non-restrictive systems, all persons, fi rms and institutions are eligible to apply for 
licences. 
 
Documentational and other require ments for application for licence  
 
10. Documents required are:  
(a) Copy of Trade Licences ( Surat Ijin Usaha Perdagangan - SIUP) . 
(b) Copy of Corporate Registration Certificate ( Tanda Daftar Perusahaan – TDP).  
(c) Copy of Industrial Business Licence ( Izin Usaha Industri – IUI).  
(d) Copy of Taxpayer Code Number ( Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak – NPWP).  
(e) Copy of Importer Identity Number ( Angka Pengenal Impor – API) . 
(f) Letter of recommendations from related Ministries/Agencies. 
 
11. Documents required are: 
 (a) Bill of Lading/Airway Bill (b) Invoice 
(c) Packing List 
(d) Import Declaration   The importer should attach a copy of the import licence for customs clearance purposes for commodities that require licences.  
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge. 
 13. There are no deposit or advance payment requirements.  
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The validity period of an import licence is one  year at the maximum and can be extended. 
 15. No penalty for non-utilization of a licence nor a portion of a licence.  
16. The licences are not transferable. 
 17. No. 
 
Other procedural requirements
 
 18. No. 
 19. No particular licence is required to obtain foreign exchange for imports.  Normal banking 
procedures apply for obtaining foreign exchange.    
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