If you are someone who likes to shop for imported goods via entrustment services (jastip), there is important news you need to know. The government will implement new regulations regarding taxes on imported goods entering Indonesia. Imported goods with a value of more than US$500 or around Rp. 7 million will be subject to tax.
This rule applies to all types of imported goods, whether purchased online or offline. So, if you order imported goods via an e-commerce site or jastip, you have to pay additional tax if the value of the goods exceeds the specified limit. This tax will be charged by Customs and Excise when imported goods arrive in Indonesia.
Quoted from Soclyfe, according to Isy Karim, Director General of Domestic Trade (Dirjen PDN), the government is currently focusing on the jastip issue.
This matter was discussed in the Ministerial Coordination Meeting at the Coordinating Ministry for the Economy on Tuesday, 31 October 2023 regarding import control.
“Obviously, it’s being watched right now. “With PMK 96 (Minister of Finance Regulation 96/2023), the government, the President also directed the government to tighten import flows,” he said.
Isy Karim
Purpose of New Rules or Regulations
The aim of this regulation is to protect domestic industry and reduce the trade balance deficit. The government hopes that with this tax, consumers will be more interested in buying cheaper and better quality local products. Apart from that, this tax is also expected to increase state income from the import sector.
To overcome this problem, the government issued a new regulation that limits the value of goods that can be purchased through jastip. Each person may only purchase imported goods worth a maximum of $500 USD.
If the value exceeds this figure, import duties and import taxes (PDRI) will be charged with details, BM 10 percent (flat), VAT 11 percent and PPh 0.5-10 percent (if you have a NPWP) or 1-20 percent (if you don’t have a NPWP). (*)
For those of you who like jastip, it’s a good idea for you to start reconsidering your shopping habits. Are the imported goods you buy really needed and within your budget? Are you willing to pay additional taxes if the value of the item exceeds US$500? Or do you prefer to look for alternative local products that are no less good than imported goods?
This new regulation certainly raises pros and cons in society. Some people consider this regulation to be a positive step to increase state revenues and protect domestic industry. However, several other people were disappointed because they could no longer shop for imported goods freely and cheaply through Jastip. What do you think about this new regulation?
