Indonesia: sanctions and trade risk

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As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 25 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Indonesia.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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No elevated country indicator for Indonesia in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Indonesia may still be on a list.

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On the sanctions lists

25 entries on the official lists name Indonesia — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.

List	Entries	Companies & organisations	Vessels	Aircraft
US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)	14	14	—	—
EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List (FSF)	3	3	—	—
Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List	3	3	—	—
UK Sanctions List (FCDO)	3	3	—	—
UN Security Council Consolidated List	2	2	—	—

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No new listings or removals naming Indonesia recorded yet.

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Indonesia: logistics and trade

Archipelagic transit country / ASEAN maritime trade hub

Indonesia (ID) is Southeast Asia's largest economy, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands and a key ASEAN maritime hub. The country belongs to ASEAN (ATIGA) and RCEP; the CEPA agreement with EFTA (including Switzerland) has been in force since 1 November 2021, while the EU agreement is concluded but not yet in force. Customs clearance runs electronically through CEISA 4.0 of Bea Cukai, connected to the Indonesia National Single Window (INSW); the effective import VAT (PPN) is 11 percent (statutory 12 percent, luxury goods 12 percent). The main gateways are Tanjung Priok (Jakarta, around 7.6 million TEU), Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) and Belawan (Medan), plus the air-cargo hub Soekarno-Hatta (CGK). On land, the Trans-Java toll road and the Trans-Sumatra Highway link the economic centres; freight railways operate on Java and Sumatra, while ferry and coastal shipping dominate between islands. Key exports are coal, palm oil, nickel and metal ores, and LNG; the main trading partners are China, the United States and Japan.

Capital: Jakarta
Population: 284,670,000
Area: 1,904,569 km²
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Continent: Asia
Region: Southeast Asia
Economic area: ASEAN
Religions: Islam, Christianity, Hinduism
Access to the sea: Yes

Transport modes Sea · Air · Road · Rail · Inland waterway

Current situation: Tanjung Priok with ongoing container congestion: at times nearly 10'000 uncollected containers, customs reinforced to 24/7 operation, gate checks after holiday peaks; depot bottlenecks and congestion surcharges in trucking (press-based). (As of 2026-07-28)
Seasonal conditions: Tropical monsoon climate; rainy season roughly November to March with flooding (e.g. Jakarta) and port/road delays; dry season April to October.

Main seaports

Belawan
Belawan (ID BLW): Sumatra's largest port and Medan's gateway on the Strait of Malacca. BNCT containers (DP World), palm oil, rubber; feeder to Singapore, Port Klang.
Bitung
Bitung (ID BIT): North Sulawesi SEZ port with Pelindo's TPK Bitung container terminal. Tuna, shrimp, breakbulk and bulk; regional hub for eastern Indonesia.
Jakarta
Jakarta/Tanjung Priok (ID JKT): Indonesia's largest container port, 8.3M TEU in 2025. Over 50% of foreign trade, New Priok expansion. Alt.: Surabaya, Patimban.
Kuala Tanjung
Kuala Tanjung (ID KTJ): deep-water container port on the Strait of Malacca, North Sumatra. Pelindo with DP World/Rotterdam; aluminium and palm oil; alternative Belawan.
Surabaya
Tanjung Perak Surabaya (ID SUB): Indonesia's 2nd-busiest container port, 3.89M TEU. TPS (Pelindo/DP World) and Teluk Lamong; new electric cranes in 2026.
Ujung Pandang
Makassar/Ujung Pandang (ID UPG): Sulawesi's main cargo port. Makassar New Port lifts capacity to 2.5M TEU. Cocoa, coffee. Alternatives: Surabaya, Bitung.

Main cargo airports

Soekarno-Hatta International AirportCGK
Soekarno-Hatta (CGK/WIII), Indonesia's largest air-cargo gateway near Jakarta: over 342,000 tonnes a year, Cargo Village, JAS handling, Bea Cukai customs.
Juanda International AirportSUB
Juanda International Airport (SUB), Surabaya: 120,000 t cargo capacity, eleven cold stores, FedEx and DHL – East Java's main air freight gateway.
Kualanamu International AirportKNO
Kualanamu (KNO) near Medan: Indonesia's third-largest airport, Çelebi cargo terminal handling ~58,000 t/year, palm oil and rubber exports, Belawan seaport.
Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International AirportDPS
I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), Bali: ~78,000t cargo in Q3 2025 (+9%), 70% international. Fresh tuna, seafood and flowers exported to Singapore and Hong Kong.

Road corridors

Trans-Java toll motorway (Merak–Banyuwangi)
Trans-Sumatra Highway
Trans-Kalimantan

Rail corridors

Java freight railway (Jakarta–Surabaya, KAI Logistik)
Sumatra railway (coal transport South Sumatra)

Main trade lanes

Indonesia–China
Indonesia–ASEAN (Singapore/Malaysia)
Indonesia–Japan
Indonesia–USA
Indonesia–EU

Customs and import

Customs authority Direktorat Jenderal Bea dan Cukai (DJBC / Bea Cukai)Official website ↗

Import customs system: Electronic import declaration (PIB) via CEISA 4.0 of Bea Cukai, linked to the Indonesia National Single Window (INSW). Customs de minimis threshold: FOB 3 US dollars.
Export customs system: Electronic export declaration (PEB) via CEISA 4.0 of Bea Cukai with INSW connection; export licences depending on the type of goods via INATRADE of the Ministry of Trade.
Import VAT: VAT legally 12 percent (PMK 131/2024), effectively 11 percent for non-luxury goods (tax base 11/12), 12 percent for luxury goods; import VAT on CIF plus customs duty.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: Proof of origin: Form D (ATIGA), RCEP origin declaration, EUR.1 or origin declaration (EFTA-CEPA), Form IJEPA/AK/AANZ; issued electronically via e-SKA/INATRADE.
Restricted and prohibited goods: LARTAS list (Permendag): goods subject to licence and prohibited goods; status can be checked in advance via the INSW portal; licences from specialised ministries (health, agriculture, environment, among others).

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of lading/Air waybill
Import declaration (PIB)
Certificate of origin (e.g. Form D)
if applicable LARTAS import licence

Typical export documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of lading/Air waybill
Export declaration (PEB)
Certificate of origin (e-SKA)
if applicable export licence

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity: Medium to high
Customs delays: Medium to high
Port congestion: Medium
Dangerous goods relevance: Medium
Pharma and cold chain relevance: High
E-commerce relevance: High

Trade

Top import partners

China Singapore Japan Malaysia South Korea

Top export partners

China United States Japan India Singapore

Top import goods

Machinery
Electronics
Petroleum products
Chemicals

Top export goods

Coal
Palm oil
Natural gas
Metal ores
Textiles

Typical cargo

Coal
Palm oil
Natural gas/LNG
Metal ores/Nickel
Textiles
Machinery
Electronics
Consumer goods

Upcoming public holidays

Joint leave day (Cuti Bersama) — ChristmasThu, 24 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
International Labour DaySat, 1 May 2027 · businesses closed
Pancasila DayTue, 1 Jun 2027 · businesses closed
Independence DayTue, 17 Aug 2027 · businesses closed
Christmas DaySat, 25 Dec 2027 · businesses closed

Latest logistics news

China Opens New Waterway: Pinglu Canal Shortens Route to Southeast Asia10 Sept 2026
The new Pinglu Canal connects China's hinterland directly to the Gulf of Beibu. Transports toward Southeast Asia are expected to become shorter and more cost-effective as a result.

Logistics questions

What is the import VAT (PPN) in Indonesia?

The legal VAT rate is 12 percent (PMK 131/2024). For non-luxury goods, an effective rate of 11 percent applies via a tax base of 11/12; only luxury goods are charged at 12 percent. Import VAT is levied on the CIF value plus customs duty.

Which system does Indonesian customs use for imports and exports?

Imports and exports are processed electronically via CEISA 4.0 of Bea Cukai, linked to the Indonesia National Single Window (INSW). The import declaration is called PIB, the export declaration PEB.

Is there a free trade agreement between Switzerland and Indonesia?

Yes. The EFTA-Indonesia CEPA has been in force since 1. November 2021 and includes Switzerland. With correct proof of origin (EUR.1 or origin declaration), preferential duties can be used.

What is the LARTAS list?

LARTAS is Indonesia's list of prohibited and restricted goods. Restricted goods require permits from the competent specialised ministries; the status can be checked in advance via the INSW portal.

What are Indonesia's main ports?

Tanjung Priok in Jakarta is the largest port, with around 7,6 million TEU (2024), followed by Tanjung Perak in Surabaya. Belawan near Medan is the most important port outside Java, close to the Strait of Malacca.

Is there a de minimis threshold for small shipments?

Yes. Shipments with a FOB value of up to 3 US dollars are exempt from import duty; however, the 11 percent import PPN applies. The basis is PMK 199/2019.

How does the relocation of the capital to Nusantara affect logistics?

The new capital Nusantara (IKN) in East Kalimantan is being built step by step. During the transition, Jakarta remains the economic and logistics center, with the main port Tanjung Priok.

What seasonal risks exist for supply chains?

The rainy season from about November to March brings flooding, for example in Jakarta, and can delay ports and roads. In addition, there is seismic and volcanic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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