Setting up a company is essential before importing a product into Indonesia. Whether a foreign-owned company (PT PMA) or a local company (local PT), all importers must have a company based in Indonesia.
After registration, your business needs to obtain a business identification number (NIB) through the Online Single Submission System (OSS).
The NIB is a permanent identification number that replaces the Company Registration Certificate, Importer Identification Number, and Customs Registration NIK (Nomor Induk Kepabeanan) previously required for implementing OSS.
Import License Services in Indonesia
To distribute your product in Indonesia, obtaining an import license is required. Before importing goods, two important factors need to be checked. Indonesian import licenses are specific to an industry classified in the NIB and do not allow the importation of unrelated goods.
NIB Sector Alignment
The imported product should be related to the sector business in the NIB
Indonesian HS Code System
The Indonesian Harmonization System (HS) Code, which is used to classify every category of products imported.
License services for each sector
| Product Sector | Additional Licenses to Acquire for Importation |
|---|---|
| Medical Devices |
Medical Device Distributor License Medical Device Distribution License from the Ministry of Health |
| Household Health Supplies |
Household Health Supplies Distribution License from the Ministry of Health Surveyor Report |
| Cosmetics |
BPOM Distribution License Import Notification Letter (SKI) Cosmetic Surveyor Report |
| Food and Beverages |
BPOM Distribution License Import Notification Letter (SKI) Food & Beverage |
| Health Supplements |
BPOM Distribution License Import Notification Letter (SKI) Health Supplement |
