Jakarta, Indonesia
Customs clearance in Jakarta
Import and export clearance for shipments to and from Jakarta. Customs clearance in Indonesia is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
Industries in Jakarta and how we support them
Greater Jakarta is Indonesia's largest consumer market and manufacturing base. The industrial estates of Bekasi, Cikarang and Karawang, such as Jababeka, MM2100 and KIIC, host car and motorcycle plants, electronics, chemicals and consumer goods makers, while Tangerang has footwear, food and plastics. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight via CGK on our own air waybills, Next Flight Out for line-down parts, On-Board Couriers for critical items and FCL or LCL sea freight via Tanjung Priok. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures, including the review of import restrictions before shipment.
Operational logistics facts for Jakarta
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) | General cargo, spare parts, e-commerce, perishables | Indonesia's main international air cargo gateway |
| Port of Tanjung Priok (JICT, NPCT1 and other terminals) | FCL and LCL worldwide | Indonesia's main container port, close to the Jakarta industrial belt |
| Cikarang Dry Port | Inland container handling | Container facility next to the Bekasi and Cikarang estates |
| Bekasi, Cikarang and Karawang industrial estates | Automotive, electronics, chemicals, consumer goods | Toll road connection to both CGK and Tanjung Priok |
Airports, seaports and connections in Jakarta
- AirportSoekarno-Hatta
CGK - SeaportTanjung Priok
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), in Tangerang west of Jakarta, is Indonesia's busiest airport and its main air cargo gateway, with a large cargo area handling international and domestic freight. Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) in east Jakarta serves mainly domestic and charter flights. Sea freight runs through Tanjung Priok, the country's main container port, which includes terminals such as Jakarta International Container Terminal and the newer New Priok Container Terminal 1 at Kalibaru. Jakarta is therefore the starting point for most international air and sea freight to and from western Java.
The Jakarta-Cikampek toll road and its elevated section connect Tanjung Priok and Jakarta with the industrial belt of Bekasi, Cikarang and Karawang, while the Jakarta Outer Ring Road and the airport toll road link CGK with the port. The Cikarang Dry Port provides an inland container facility close to the factories. The Trans-Java toll network runs east to Central and East Java. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Greater Jakarta.
Clearance through the Ziem network in Indonesia
In Indonesia, customs entries are filed by a partner team in the Ziem network. They work under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures; our operations desk prepares the shipment data and remains your contact for the whole shipment.
Customs clearance in Indonesia
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Indonesia is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from Indonesia we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Indonesia need a business identification number (NIB) that also serves as the importer ID.
Documents we check before shipping
Commercial invoice, packing list, the transport document and, where needed, certificates of origin, licences or permits. We check that descriptions, values and HS codes are consistent across all documents before the goods move.
Frequently asked questions
Who clears imports at CGK and Tanjung Priok?
Clearance with the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (Bea Cukai) is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. Declarations are filed electronically in the CEISA system, and you deal only with Ziem Logistics.
What does an importer in Jakarta need before goods arrive?
The importer needs a business identification number (NIB), which also serves as the importer ID. Many goods are subject to import restrictions (lartas), such as import approvals or mandatory SNI standards. We check this during tariff classification, before the goods ship.
Why are some shipments in Jakarta selected for physical inspection?
Bea Cukai assigns each declaration to a risk lane, and shipments in the red lane are physically inspected. Correct tariff codes, complete documents and consistent values reduce the risk of queries. We review the file with you before the goods arrive.