Jakarta – The Main Customs and Excise Service Office Type Madya Pabean C Soekarno-Hatta in Tangerang will soon implement new policies concerning the restriction of goods carried by international travelers. Gatot Sugeng Wibowo, the head of Soekarno-Hatta Customs, stated that the latest regulations set by the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia will be enacted.
Gatot announced that the Ministry of Trade of RI has issued Regulation No. 36 of 2023, focusing on new import rules and policies. “This new regulation will come into effect starting Sunday, March 10, 2024, after being in place for 90 days from its announcement,” he said, as reported by Antara on Monday (11/3/2024).
The core of this new policy is an adjustment in the import supervision for several types of goods entering Indonesia, shifting the supervision mechanism from Post-Border back to Border. Gatot explained that this change would affect the import activities through passengers’ luggage, where there will be a maximum limit for several commodities.
The five categories of goods that will be limited include electronics, footwear, textiles, bags, and shoes. “Each passenger is only allowed to bring a maximum of two pairs of footwear, two bags, five textile items, five electronic devices with a total value of up to 1,500 USD, and a maximum of two units of devices like mobile phones, headsets, and tablets,” Gatot elaborated.
This regulation will be applied to all international passengers, including Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) returning to Indonesia. Passengers carrying goods exceeding the specified limit will be subject to import tariffs by the Soekarno-Hatta Customs Office.
Gatot reminds importers and the public to pay attention and adhere to this new regulation, especially since the restricted goods are often brought back as gifts or souvenirs. “It is hoped that the community can plan their import activities well and comply with the existing provisions to avoid additional costs,” he stressed.