Duties are assessed ad valorem on the CIF value. Samples of negligible value are free of duty. The import of certain materials is open to any importers. Generally, permitted imports do not require individual licenses, but importers must be registered by the Department of Trade. There are free trade zones in Jakarta, Batam Island, Surabaya and Sabang.
Warehouses are available at major ports and harbours.
All imported food has to be registered. All imports into Indonesia are subject to licensing requirements. The Department of Trade issues import licenses. Only registered importers designated by the Minister of Trade may import certain categories of agricultural produce, including different categories of food beverages and fruit. Imports of toxic waste are prohibited.