New customs regulation, only 5kg of processed food allowed per person?

[Jaime C]

My wife just read about a new customs rule introduced this month that only allows passengers to bring in 5kg per person of processed food in their luggage.

Has anyone experienced this yet? As someone who brings in many food items that aren’t available here, it would be heartbreaking for me. I understand that some people may be reselling food items, but certainly it’s not the case for us.

 

[El_Goretto]

I saw the news about this, it's ridiculous... Once again, system abusers ruin the fun for the rest of us honest folks.

I just got back from Europe and brought back a lot more than 5kg in food stuff!

 

[snpark]

And only 2 pairs of shoes and a handbag or something also

 

[Samoerai]

I have until now, never been stopped nor checked by Immigrasi.

 

[Jaime C]

I saw the news about this, it's ridiculous... Once again, system abusers ruin the fun for the rest of us honest folks.

I just got back from Europe and brought back a lot more than 5kg in food stuff!

I think my wife said it went into effect March 5th.

 

[John indonesia]

I read something this morning about the number of phones and computers being restricted. Perhaps part of the same thing.

 

[Ruserious]

Anyone got any links? I searched for info and couldn't find anything.

Ok i found this but i think the reporting style seems suspect. Any actual government document?

Soekarno-Hatta Airport Restricts Entry of Imported Goods

The airport is also restricting the number of certain imported items that a passenger can bring.

jakartaglobe.id

 

[Helpful Herbert]

This is very confusing. You are only allowed to bring in 2 pairs of shoes? New shoes or any shoes? Including flip-flops? What if you bought them in Indonesia, but don't have a receipt? Imagine the queues at Cengkareng if they check how many shoes everyone has?

"Komoditas yang dibatasi jumlah bawaannya terdiri dari alas kaki maksimal dua pasang per penumpang, kemudian tas dua buah per penumpang, dan barang tekstil jadi lainnya maksimal lima buah per penumpang," kata Gatot.

Bea Cukai Batasi Jumlah Bawaan 5 Barang Impor Penumpang Mulai 10 Maret

Lima jenis barang bawaan penumpang yang dibatasi jumlah muatannya adalah alat elektronik, alas kaki, barang tekstil, tas, dan sepatu.

www.cnnindonesia.com

 

[Samoerai]

This is very confusing. You are only allowed to bring in 2 pairs of shoes? New shoes or any shoes? Including flip-flops? What if you bought them in Indonesia, but don't have a receipt? Imagine the queues at Cengkareng if they check how many shoes everyone has?

"Komoditas yang dibatasi jumlah bawaannya terdiri dari alas kaki maksimal dua pasang per penumpang, kemudian tas dua buah per penumpang, dan barang tekstil jadi lainnya maksimal lima buah per penumpang," kata Gatot.

Bea Cukai Batasi Jumlah Bawaan 5 Barang Impor Penumpang Mulai 10 Maret

Lima jenis barang bawaan penumpang yang dibatasi jumlah muatannya adalah alat elektronik, alas kaki, barang tekstil, tas, dan sepatu.

www.cnnindonesia.com

Well, I asume new goods bought abroad, because the title of the article is about "import" ... limits the number .. "

 

[Helpful Herbert]

Well, I asume new goods bought abroad, because the title of the article says "import" ...

But how do they know if they are new or not? Only if they are still in the wrapping paper? What if you bought a pair of shoes abroad and decide to wear them on the way back? What if you bought them in Indonesia, but don't have a receipt, but they look new because you haven't worn them yet?

 

[Samoerai]

But how do they know if they are new or not? Only if they are still in the wrapping paper? What if you bought a pair of shoes abroad and decide to wear them on the way back? What if you bought them in Indonesia, but don't have a receipt, but they look new because you haven't worn them yet?

Well, if you are honest, you have to report the new shoes. But hey, unbranded or even branded shoes are not on the radar of Imigrasi. But top branded designer products like Rolex watches, Gucci bags and Prada shoes are.

So, do you have an expensive watch, such as a Rolex? New or old? Then be careful when you travel. Bring the receipt to show them.

 

[merahputih]

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[Shadrach]

This is one of the silliest posts yet! Do you think the rich people give a damn about immigration, with their expensive possessions? I don't think so. I'm sure they all have expensive watches, clothing, shoes, etc. they are escorted through customs on a red carpet, probably through a private entrance and exit. Then they get in their expensive cars with a driver and go to their expensive hotels and homes. But we have to be afraid to bring in a smart phone. Give me a break!

 

[Samoerai]

Well, some Indonesians, mostly women, go abroad and buy lots of branded stuff with the goal to sell it in Indonesia. Sometimes they just wear the stuff, so it looks "used". Most items they just put in suitcases. Of course with the risk they get caught by Imigrasi.

Others, more experienced, already have "channels" to bring the products inside Indonesia. How? I also don't know. They buy the products on order. On Instagram live they, being abroad e.g. in Thailand, show the products and ask the viewers who wants to buy it. After payment, they bring all the ordered products inside Indonesia. I think by ship container. But some how they can avoid the import tax. Maybe with help of ...

 

[merahputih]

This is one of the silliest posts yet! Do you think the rich people give a damn about immigration, with their expensive possessions? I don't think so. I'm sure they all have expensive watches, clothing, shoes, etc. they are escorted through customs on a red carpet, probably through a private entrance and exit. Then they get in their expensive cars with a driver and go to their expensive hotels and homes. But we have to be afraid to bring in a smart phone. Give me a break!

I don't think the post is silly. There's some information about new custom & immigration regulation and some of us are curious if it has been/will be seriously and fairly implemented. I think the regulation itself is vague. It should be informed clearly (and ideally also in English) but it's not.
I agree that people that are "well connected" probably won't care much because they can bypass these rules. Most of us are just ordinary people, that's why we care and we ask other members experience on this thing.

 

[centurion]

The news in more details.

New Import Policies: Limits and Guidelines for Passengers Bringing Goods into Indonesia

Discover the latest import policies imposed by the Soekarno-Hatta Customs and Excise Office on imported goods brought by travellers.

indonesiaexpat.id

 

[centurion]

This is very confusing. You are only allowed to bring in 2 pairs of shoes? New shoes or any shoes? Including flip-flops? What if you bought them in Indonesia, but don't have a receipt? Imagine the queues at Cengkareng if they check how many shoes everyone has?

"Komoditas yang dibatasi jumlah bawaannya terdiri dari alas kaki maksimal dua pasang per penumpang, kemudian tas dua buah per penumpang, dan barang tekstil jadi lainnya maksimal lima buah per penumpang," kata Gatot.

Bea Cukai Batasi Jumlah Bawaan 5 Barang Impor Penumpang Mulai 10 Maret

Lima jenis barang bawaan penumpang yang dibatasi jumlah muatannya adalah alat elektronik, alas kaki, barang tekstil, tas, dan sepatu.

www.cnnindonesia.com

If the items are new in packing, they are subject to fees. If thet are unpacked and without price sticker, they should not be (but in the news it is not mentioned tis distinction).

So you go abroad, one pair of shoes and one pair of flip-flops, that's it.

 

[Ruserious]

even branded shoes are not on the radar of Imigrasi

Its not Imigrasi. Its customs and excise
Yes they are very much after branded shoes. Just get caught with a new pair of Jimmy Choos or Louboutins and see what happens.

 

[Samoerai]

Its not Imigrasi. Its customs and excise
Yes they are very much after branded shoes. Just get caught with a new pair of Jimmy Choos or Louboutins and see what happens.

Yes, of course customs.

Oeps, Jimmy Choo .. that's a top designer brand. Never heard of Louboutins before. But looks like even more .. top of the top brands https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Louboutin

But hey, you can import 2 pair of shoes? Keep us informed, what happens next. If not too personal.

 

[snpark]

How can you have heard of Jimmy Choo but not Christian Louboutin lol
The latter is infinitely more well known than Choo

Choo was decades ago a decent brand owned by a Malaysian until Tamara Mellon bought it and completed ruined it. Manolo Blahnik another one gone.

But Louboutin and the red soles have been famous for decades now.
It's like saying you've heard of Pierre Cardin but not Gucci