Basic information
Outline of the system
The import provisions of Non-Hazardous and Non-Toxic Material Waste as Industrial Raw Materials have been administered by The Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 84 year 2019 concerning the Provisions for Import of Non-Hazardous and Non-Toxic Material Waste as Industrial Raw Materials as amended by Minister of Trade Regulation No. 83 year 2020.
Product coverage
The import provisions cover to 59 products, each identified by 8-Digit HS Code, which is stipulated in the Annex of both Minister of Trade Regulation No. 84 Year 2019.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
This import provisions are not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. It is designed to protect human, animal or plant life or health and environment.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The import provisions apply for Non-Hazardous and Non-Toxic Material Waste as Industrial Raw Materials originating in and/or transit from any countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The Import Provisions for Non-Hazardous and Non-Toxic Material Waste as Industrial Raw Materials are available on:
- Minister of Trade Regulation No. 84 year 2019 (Main Regulation): http://jdih.kemendag.go.id/peraturan/detail/1884/2;
- Minister of Trade Regulation No. 83 year 2020 (Amendment): http://jdih.kemendag.go.id/peraturan/detail/2041/2.
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All companies who own the Business Identification Number (NIB) that applies as the Producer Importer Identity Number (API-P) are eligible to apply for import approval.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
The application should be electronically submitted to the Director General through website http://inatrade.kemendag.go.id by attaching the following:
- NIB that applies as Producer-Importer Identification Number (API-P);
- Industrial Business Permit or other similar business permit from the authorized agency;
- Environmental permit from the authorized agency;
- Evidence as a registered Exporter issued by the competent authority in the country of origin legalized by the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia;
- Statement letter from the Exporter stating that the imported waste meets the requirements and responsibility on receiving the re-exported of non-hazardous and non-toxic material waste if it is not in accordance with requirements;
- Statement letter from the Importer stating that the imported waste meets the requirements and responsibility to re-exported of non-hazardous and non-toxic material waste if it is not in accordance with requirements;
- Recommendations by ministry that carry out government affairs in the field of environment that are obtained electronically through the Indonesia National Single Window (INSW) portal;
- Recommendations by ministry that carry out government affairs in the field of industry that are obtained electronically through the INSW portal.
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
The Import license can be applied at any times prior to the importation.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
No.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
No, it cannot.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
The Import license is issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade – Ministry of Trade.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
No.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
No.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
No.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
An application of Import Approval may only be refused under the ordinary criteria or when the application is incomplete and/or incorrect.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
Reasons for refusal will be communicated and advised to applicants electronically.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
No.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Importers are required to prepare:
- Import Declaration;
- Import Approval;
- Surveyor Report.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
The report of the survey result.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
The validity of Import Approval is one year since its issuance. The Import Approval can be extended for a maximum of 30 days by submitting the request to DG of Foreign Trade electronically at the latest 14 days before the expired date of import approval, by attaching following documents:
- The Import Approval;
- Bill of Lading (B/L);
- Statement Letter from Importers that contains the reason on Import Approval extension.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
No.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
No. The import approval is not transferable.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
Not applicable.
Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?
Not applicable.
Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued?
Not applicable.
What formalities must be fulfilled for obtaining the foreign exchange?
Not applicable.