Exporting from India to Indonesia: EXIM Compliance, SNI Standards & AITIGA Tariff Guide (2026)
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How to Export to Indonesia from India: Complete 2026 Guide
ASEAN-India FTA duties, Bea Cukai customs, INSW portal, BPOM registration, and BPJPH halal assurance the verified guide for Indian exporters to Indonesia.
~$38 Billion
Bilateral Trade Volume
Petroleum & Coal
Top Indian Export
0 to 5% for eligible HS (Form AI)
ASEAN-India FTA Duty
ASEAN-India FTA (AITIGA) Active
FTA Status
1. Executive Overview & India-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Statistics
Direct Answer: Exporting from India to Indonesia under the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AITIGA) unlocks 0% to 5% preferential import duties across key commodity sectors. Indonesia represents India’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, with total bilateral trade reaching $36.5 Billion USD and Indian exports exceeding $8.8 Billion. Major export categories include Refined Petroleum ($2.45B), Organic Chemicals & Dyes ($1.17B), Iron & Steel ($740M), Frozen Bovine Meat ($620M), Sugar & Groundnuts ($580M), Auto Components ($420M), Pharma APIs ($310M), and Cotton Textiles ($290M). Customs clearance requires filing PIB Form BC 2.0 on Bea Cukai’s CEISA 4.0 / INSW portal, DGFT e-CoO Form AITIGA (35% RVC + CTSH rule), SNI mandatory safety certification (BSN/LSPro factory audits), BPOM registration (ML import code), BPJPH Halal Law No. 33/2014 & Law No. 6/2023 compliance, and Surveyor Reports (LS).
As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is India’s primary trade partner within ASEAN. Bilateral commercial relations are grounded in the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), facilitating strategic flows of energy, raw industrial inputs, agricultural commodities, and finished pharmaceuticals.
Official trade statistics from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry (TradeStat / NIRYAT), and Indonesian Customs (Bea Cukai) reflect total bilateral trade of $36.5 Billion USD in Indian Financial Year 2024 to 25, with Indian merchandise exports standing at $8.8 Billion.
Total Bilateral Trade
$36.5 Billion USD
Indian Export Volume
$8.8 Billion USD
AITIGA Preferential Duty
0% 5% Concessional
Indonesian VAT (PPN)
11% Standard Rate
Top Indian Commodities Exported to Indonesia (HS Chapter Breakdown)
Indian commodity exports entering major Indonesian maritime hubs (Tanjung Priok, Surabaya Tanjung Perak, Medan Belawan, Semarang) and air cargo terminals (Soekarno-Hatta) encompass refined energy, chemical intermediates, structural steel, agricultural produce, and active pharmaceutical ingredients:
| HS Code | Commodity Sector | Annual Export Value | MFN Duty vs AITIGA Rate | Mandatory Indonesian Regulatory Approval |
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HS 2710.19 | Refined Petroleum Products & Diesel | ~$2.45 Billion USD | 5% MFN / 0% AITIGA | Ministry of Energy (ESDM) Import Permit |
HS 29 & 32 | Organic Chemicals, Dyes & Pigments | ~$1.17 Billion USD | 5% MFN / 0% AITIGA | Surveyor Report (LS) + Chemical MSDS |
HS 72 & 73 | Iron & Steel (Hot-Rolled Coils, Ingots) | ~$740 Million USD | 15% MFN / 0% 5% AITIGA | SNI Mark Certificate (SPPR) + Ministry of Trade PI |
HS 0202.30 | Frozen Bovine Meat (Carabeef) | ~$620 Million USD | 5% MFN / 0% AITIGA | Ministry of Agriculture PI + BPJPH Halal + BPOM |
HS 1202 & 1701 | Groundnuts & Refined Sugar | ~$580 Million USD | 5% MFN / 0% AITIGA | Barantan Agricultural Quarantine Permit |
HS 8708 & 8704 | Commercial Vehicles & Auto Components | ~$420 Million USD | 10% MFN / 0% AITIGA | SNI Mandatory Safety Mark + NIB API License |
HS 3003 & 3004 | Active Pharma Ingredients (APIs) & Drugs | ~$310 Million USD | 7.5% MFN / 0% AITIGA | BPOM Import Registration (ML Code) + GMP Audit |
HS 5205 | Cotton Yarn & Woven Fabrics | ~$290 Million USD | 5% MFN / 0% AITIGA | Surveyor Report (LS) Textile Clearance |
2. Regulatory & Compliance Roadmap for Indonesia
Clearing merchandise through Indonesian ports requires navigating a multi-layered regulatory architecture managed by Bea Cukai (Customs) and key government bodies.
A. AITIGA Preferential Tariff Framework & Rules of Origin
Concessional tariff rates under the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AITIGA) require satisfying origin conditions detailed in Article 7 of the agreement:
B. Customs Authority & Digital Clearance Architecture (Bea Cukai & CEISA 4.0)
The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (Bea Cukai – Direktorat Jenderal Bea dan Cukai – DJBC) operates under Customs Law No. 17/2006:
- CEISA 4.0 & INSW System: Declarations are processed on the CEISA 4.0 (Customs-Excise Information System and Automation) platform integrated with the Indonesia National Single Window (INSW) portal.
- PIB Form BC 2.0 Declaration: Importers file the Pemberitahuan Impor Barang (PIB BC 2.0) declaration prior to cargo arrival.
- Tax & Duty Calculation:
- Import Duty: 0% 5% under AITIGA preference.
- Value Added Tax (PPN): Standard 11% VAT calculated on Landed Cost (CIF + Duty).
- Income Tax Article 22 (PPh 22): 2.5% for importers holding a valid Business Identification Number (NIB / API), or 7.5% 10% for non-API holders.
C. SNI (Standar Nasional Indonesia) Mandatory Safety Certification
Enforced by the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN – Badan Standardisasi Nasional):
- Mandatory Product Scope: Structural steel, automotive tires, ceramic tiles, domestic electrical appliances, footwear, and toys.
- Factory Audit & SPPR Certificate: Requires an on-site audit of the Indian manufacturing plant by an accredited Indonesian Product Certification Body (LSPro), sample testing in accredited Indonesian laboratories, and issuance of an official SPPR (Certificate of SNI Marking).
D. BPOM Registration (ML Code) for Foods, Pharma & Cosmetics
The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM – Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan) governs public safety under strict registration frameworks:
- ML Import Registration Number: Processed food and beverage items must obtain an ML (Makanan Luar) Code before commercial shipment. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics require specific BPOM POM approval numbers.
- Required Documentation: Certificate of Free Sale (CFS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certificate, Certificate of Analysis (CoA), and full qualitative/quantitative formula disclosures.
E. BPJPH Halal Law No. 33/2014 & Law No. 6/2023
Governed by the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH – Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal):
- Mandatory Halal Obligation: Law No. 33/2014 and Omnibus Law No. 6/2023 mandate that all food, beverages, pharmaceutical ingredients, cosmetics, chemical additives, and consumer goods entering Indonesia must be Halal certified.
- Foreign Halal Certificate Recognition: Foreign Halal certificates from accredited Indian Halal bodies must be registered with BPJPH to obtain an official Indonesian Halal Registration Number.
F. Surveyor Reports (LS) & Import Approvals (PI / Neraca Komoditas)
- Surveyor Report (Laporan Surveyor – LS): Mandatory pre-shipment physical inspection at the port of loading in India carried out by accredited survey agencies (e.g. PT Sucofindo / PT Surveyor Indonesia) for steel, textiles, chemicals, and agricultural shipments.
- Import Approval (PI – Persetujuan Impor): Importers must hold a PI permit granted under the Commodity Balance (Neraca Komoditas) allocation system.
3. Step-by-Step Export Execution & Master Document Checklist
Export Execution Sequence
Step 1
DGFT e-CoO Filing
Generate Form AITIGA on coo.dgft.gov.in with CA-certified 35% RVC & CTSH proof.
Step 2
SNI Audit & BPOM
Complete LSPro factory audit for SNI or secure BPOM ML registration for food/pharma.
Step 3
CEISA 4.0 PIB Filing
Importer logs PIB (Form BC 2.0) on INSW portal with Form AITIGA & Surveyor Report (LS).
Step 4
Customs Assessment
Bea Cukai verifies Form AITIGA for 0% duty, applies 11% PPN VAT & 2.5% PPh 22 tax.
Step 5
Port Release & e-BRC
Cargo released at Tanjung Priok; exporter receives foreign remittance & issues e-BRC.
Master Document Checklist for Indonesia
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List: Showing 8-digit HS code, net weight, FOB/CIF value, and container markings.
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill: Indicating Tanjung Priok, Surabaya, or Belawan as port of discharge.
- DGFT Form AITIGA Certificate of Origin: Electronic CoO featuring QR code verification and RVC details.
- PIB Form BC 2.0 Customs Declaration: Submitted via CEISA 4.0 / INSW platform.
- SNI Marking Certificate (SPPR): Issued by LSPro for steel, auto parts, ceramics, and appliances.
- BPOM Import Registration Number (ML Code): Required for processed food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.
- BPJPH Foreign Halal Registration Number: Issued under Law 33/2014 & Law 6/2023.
- Surveyor Report (Laporan Surveyor – LS): Pre-shipment inspection certificate from PT Sucofindo / PT Surveyor Indonesia.
4. Rasp International Expert Insights & Case Scenarios
Expert Advisory: Managing SNI Factory Audits & Neraca Komoditas Quotas
“Navigating Indonesian non-tariff barriers requires strategic long-term planning. Obtaining SNI certification requires an on-site factory audit of your Indian manufacturing facility by an accredited Indonesian LSPro team, a process taking 3 to 6 months. Exporters must also verify that their Indonesian buyer holds an active Import Approval (Persetujuan Impor – PI) issued through the Commodity Balance (Neraca Komoditas) system before loading cargo at Indian ports. Without a valid PI allocation, Bea Cukai’s CEISA 4.0 system will immediately block PIB BC 2.0 filing, resulting in expensive container demurrage at Tanjung Priok.”
Senior EXIM Compliance Specialist, Rasp International
Case Scenario: Resolving Pre-Shipment Inspection (LS) Gaps
An Indian exporter of synthetic organic dyes shipped five containers valued at $340,000 to Surabaya under HS Code 3204. Although the Form AITIGA CoO was valid, the exporter bypassed the mandatory Surveyor Report (Laporan Surveyor – LS) pre-shipment physical inspection in India. Upon arrival at Tanjung Perak, Bea Cukai flagged the consignment for Red Channel inspection, threatening to re-export the cargo. Rasp International coordinated emergency liaison with Sucofindo inspectors and Indonesian customs authorities to execute an accredited port-side inspection and re-validation, successfully releasing the cargo and preventing a $45,000 loss.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the AITIGA import duty rates for Indian goods in Indonesia?
Under AITIGA, preferential import duty rates for eligible Indian commodities range from 0% to 5%, compared to standard MFN duties of up to 15%.
What is CEISA 4.0 and how is PIB Form BC 2.0 filed?
CEISA 4.0 is Bea Cukai’s automated customs declaration platform. Importers submit the electronic PIB Form BC 2.0 via the Indonesia National Single Window (INSW) portal to declare import cargo, duties, PPN VAT (11%), and income tax (PPh 22).
What is SNI certification and who conducts the plant audit?
SNI (Standar Nasional Indonesia) is mandatory safety certification for steel, auto parts, ceramics, and appliances. An accredited Indonesian LSPro body conducts an on-site audit of the Indian manufacturing factory before issuing an SPPR certificate.
What are the BPOM registration requirements for food and pharmaceuticals?
Processed food items require a BPOM ML (Makanan Luar) import registration code, while pharmaceuticals require POM drug registration based on GMP certificates, Certificate of Free Sale (CFS), and CoA verification.
What is the BPJPH Halal requirement for exporting to Indonesia?
Under Halal Law No. 33/2014 and Law No. 6/2023, all food, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals entering Indonesia must hold BPJPH registered Halal certification.
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📄 Sources & Official References
All data, tariff rates, and regulatory requirements cited in this guide are sourced from official government and intergovernmental bodies. Last reviewed: August 2026.