Importer of Record Services in Indonesia

Importer of Record services in Indonesia help foreign companies import goods through an eligible local importer or consignee when they do not yet have their own Indonesian entity or import license.

A company may use an IOR when testing the Indonesian market, importing samples, fulfilling early customer orders, supplying a project, or importing before setting up a local company.

It may be possible through an IOR arrangement, depending on the product type, the purpose of the shipment, and regulatory requirements. Some goods still require product-specific approvals before import.

An Importer of Record may act as the local importing party, support import documentation, coordinate customs clearance, review HS codes, and manage import-related compliance records.

No. A freight forwarder manages logistics and the movement of shipments. An Importer of Record is associated with the legal import responsibility and the documentation required for customs clearance.

Common documents include product details, HS code information, commercial invoice, packing list, shipping documents, product certificates, authorization letters, and recipient details.

No, but many regulated products may require additional approvals. This may apply to food, cosmetics, medical devices, electronics, telecom products, chemicals, halal-related products, or SNI-regulated goods.

HS code review helps determine applicable import duties, taxes, restrictions, documentation requirements, and whether special permits are needed before clearance.

IOR can support selected import needs, but repeated or long-term imports may require a more permanent structure, such as a local entity, import license, or distributor arrangement.

Yes. IOR support can be integrated with product registration, labeling review, BPOM, SNI, halal, medical device, and other product compliance needs, where applicable.