1. What is Removal Goods?
Removal Goods are household goods belonging to people who were originally domiciled abroad, then brought into the country.
2. Are removal goods subject to import duties?
For the importation of removal goods, exemption from import duty is given. However, the provision on exemption from import duty does not apply to the goods which are categorized as merchandise or motor vehicles.
3. Does the exemption from import duty on removal goods apply to all people who bring their relocated goods from abroad to Indonesia?
Exemption from import duty on removal goods is only given to:
a. Civil Servants, members of the Indonesian National Army or the Republic of Indonesia National Police with the following criteria:
1) Carry out an assignment abroad for at least 1 (one) year, with or without family, as evidenced by a decree on placement abroad and a withdrawal decision letter to Indonesia from the agency concerned;
2) Carry out overseas study assignments for at least 1 (one) year, with or without family, as evidenced by a certificate of study abroad from the agency concerned.
b. Students, students, or people studying abroad for a minimum of 1 (one) year as evidenced by a certificate of completion of study.
c. Indonesian Workers who are placed in Indonesian representatives abroad for a minimum of 1 (one) year continuously, based on a work agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as evidenced by a statement from the Republic of Indonesia Representative's place of work and a letter of employment agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
d. Indonesian citizens who, for their occupation, move and stay abroad for at least 1 (one) year continuously, as evidenced by a certificate of transfer and details of goods that have been authorized by a representative of the Republic of Indonesia in the country concerned.
e. Foreign nationals who, because of their work, move into the Indonesian customs area with their families after obtaining:
1) Temporary residence permit from the Directorate General of Immigration as evidenced by Temporary Settlement Permit Card for at least 1 (one) year; and
2) Temporary work permit from the ministry in charge of manpower as evidenced by a Temporary Worker Permit Card for at least 1 (one) year.
4. To get exemption from import duty, does the removal goods have to arrive with the owner when he arrives in Indonesia?
Moving goods imported and granted exemption from import duty must arrive together with the relevant owner or no later than 3 (three) months after or before the owner of the goods concerned arrives in Indonesia.
5. What must the owner of the goods do so that the moving goods can be exempted from import duty?
To obtain exemption from import duties on moving goods, the owner of the goods that fulfills the criteria or his proxy submits the Import Customs Notification to the Customs Office where the moving goods are imported, by attaching:
a. A detailed list of the quantity, types and estimated customs value of the goods for which exemption from import duty has been demanded;
b. Certificate and / or related documents as referred to in answer number 3; and
c. Photocopy of passport.
6. Does a physical inspection have to be carried out on a movable item?
Yes, physical goods are inspected for moving goods
