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Indonesia Import Approval (PI)

Indonesia Import Approval (PI) is a document issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Trade to regulate the import of commodities that are subject to prohibitions or restrictions by the government. The main objective of PI is to minimize the entry of imported products into Indonesia while further supporting and protecting domestic products. Regulations regarding imports are regulated in Minister of Trade Regulation no. 25 of 2022.

Duration and Types of PI Permits

After the Minister of Trade regulation No. 25 of 2022 was issued, the validity period of the Import Approval (PI) can be extended by up to 1 year based on the Recommendations of the Ministry of Trade and Industry in the Trade Sector (RKIB).

The following are several types of PI Permits and their terms and conditions:

NoCommodityCondition
1

Cell Phones, Handheld Computers and Tablet Computers

 

  • IT Cell Phones, Handheld Computers and Tablet Computers.
  • Product Registration Certificate Imports from the ministry that handles government affairs in industry.
  • SDPPI certificate.
  • Proof of appointment letter from the principal brand holder of the overseas factory/distributor by showing the original letter of appointment which has been legalized by the local Public Notary.
2Import Approval for Iron and Steel/its derivative products
  • Ministry of Industry technical considerations or commodity balance / commodity plan / Sales contract
  • Mill test certificate
  • When the product is not sold, except points 2 and 3 are replaced by a statement.
3Import Approval for Apparel and apparel accessories
  • RKIB 1 year
  • Ready-to-wear stock list
  • Letter of appointment as distributor
  • Certificate of origin
  • Warehouse rental agreement
4Import Approval for Footwear
  • RKIB 1 year
5Import Approval for Tires
  • SNI certificate
  • NPB
  • Appointment letter from the principal of the brand holder or factory abroad which is legalized by a notary and trade attache in the local country.
6PI printer or color printing machine
  • Botasupal Recommendations

For other types of PI, please refer to the regulations in Minister of Trade Regulation No. 25 of 2022. The proposed quota amount will be adjusted to the provisions set by the Ministry of Trade or the Ministry of Industry in accordance with the applicable commodity balance.

Indonesia Import Approval (PI) is an important tool in maintaining sustainability and protecting Indonesia's domestic economy, as well as ensuring that imported products comply with applicable regulations. We are ready to assist you in all import processes necessary to meet PI requirements.