New Importing Provisions for Entry of Hand-Carry Goods
To strengthen the effectiveness of import controls, the Ministry of Trade saw the need to readjust the policies and procedures on import activities. As such, on December 11, 2023, the Minister of Trade (the “MOT”) issued Regulation No. 36 of 2023 on Import Policies and Regulations (“Regulation 36/2023”). However, to further optimize the implementation of imports of certain goods, the MOT issued Regulation No. 3 of 2024 on the Amendment to Regulation 36/2023 (the “Amendment”). Regulation 36/2023 (as amended by the Amendment) became effective since March 10, 2024.
The Amendment replaces the lists of goods that are subject to certain import requirements previously set out in the Attachments of Regulation 36/2023.
In this Newsflash, we will specifically discuss the import limitations for hand-carry goods of passengers returning to Indonesia.
♦ Limitations on Imports via Hand-Carry Goods
According to Regulation 36/2023, returning passengers entering Indonesia (the “Passengers”) may bring certain goods without any import license subject to certain limitations.
As of March 10, 2024, the limitation on imports of non-commercial goods that comprise hand-carry goods belonging to Passengers is regulated under Attachment IV to the Amendment. The following table highlights several of the hand-carry goods imported to Indonesia by the Passengers that are subject to limitations:
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