Importer of Record In Indonesia – A Legal & Inexpensive Way To Import

Importer of Record Service: What Is It?

An Importer of Record is a legal entity registered in Indonesia that is responsible for all the documents and entry requirements for importing goods into the country. The Importer is registered under the Directorate General of Customs and Excise and has official licenses and permits to carry out import activities.

The reason for using an Importer Of Record in Indonesia is quite straightforward. You have the products, the importer of record has a legal entity registered in Indonesia, and the required documents.

To be more specific, an importer of record service provides the following

• Appropriate entry documents for clearance through customs
• Payments for any levies, duties, or fines
• Product certification and classification
• All other responsibilities pertaining to importation

Business owners planning to import products into Indonesia independently should thoroughly understand Indonesia’s import and export, BPOM registration and distribution regulations, and licenses. And while it is common knowledge that a company must first set up a legal business entity in Indonesia before importing any goods, many have underestimated the procedure, paperwork, and time taken.

Establishing a trading company in Indonesia could take five months or longer. And it is only when the company is established, can the business move forward to secure an Import License via OSS.

Navigating Indonesia’s regulations can sometimes deter foreign companies from importing their products. An Importer of Record (IoR) is a legal service that enables companies to import products into Indonesia, through an import partner. Read on to get an overview of how an IoR works in Indonesia.

Benefits Of Using An Importer Of Record

There are many benefits that come with using an Importer Of Record service, for both import companies and manufacturers in Indonesia.

Hassle-Free Global Logistics

Since importing involves more than one country, an importer of record will undertake local taxes and legal entry points.

Risk-Free

There are no custom risks of shipment delays and penalties for importers or manufacturers who do not have the required documents and import approval from the authorities.

Other Benefits

• The shipment clearance process becomes simpler
• A transparent process that is fully in compliance with all export and import regulations
• It’s not necessary to establish an import legal entity in Indonesia just for importing purposes

The Import Process

1. Provide necessary information to InCorp who serves as your Importer Of Record.
2. You should confirm with your supplier, seller or shipper overseas beforehand that InCorp will serve as your company’s importer of record.
3. After the confirmation with your overseas exporters, you will need to verify the shipping documents as well.
4. InCorp will then evaluate and confirm the importing goods. Once there we have clearance, we will proceed with the import and shipping of the goods.
5. Once the import goods have arrived at the Indonesian port, InCorp has already had all the documents ready for customs clearance and freight forwarding.
6. On behalf of your company, InCorp will clear all payments in regards to customs taxes and duties upon the receipt of payment from you.
7. You can choose to pick up your goods from InCorp or to opt for delivery of products to your location.

While you focus on the core aspect of your business, InCorp’s comprehensive product registration and import solutions can help you in the technical facets of starting a business in Indonesia. To find out more, please fill out the form below and an IoR expert will be in touch with you shortly.

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