Bringing in Aussie meat

[corney]

Moving to Bali for couple months trying out, after visiting a couple times.
most definitely want to bring sizable stash of meat and cheeses from Oz to last quite a while......

question is, how much do you reckon will be able to bring in? thinking along the lines of tens of kilo.....please, anyone who's "been there done that" got any helpful tips? checked baggage vs hand luggage, declare or not, limits etc. Bali vs Jakarta point of entry etc.

any help in this regard very much appreciated....

Thanks

 

[harryopal1]

• Raw food (vegetables, fruits, seeds, and meat): Requires permission from Quarantine authorities in the country of origin and Indonesia.

Please note that goods of quarantine concern, such as animals, fish, and plants, must have quarantine permissions from both the country of origin and Indonesia. Or else they cannot pass.

• Arrest and deportation: Attempting to smuggle restricted agricultural or animal products can lead to serious consequences. In addition to confiscation, you may be arrested, fined, and even deported.

You can check this link for a more comprehensive outline.

Ensuring Smooth Entry: Bali Customs Rules & Guidelines - Woods Bali

Understanding what you can and cannot bring into the country is essential for a smooth and hassle-free arrival. This guide will equip you with all the information

woodsbali.com

Your idea reminds me of those Border control videos with so many Chinese entering Australia, signing the customs declaration as not having food. And then their suitcases are opened and the bags are packed with food.

 

[Balifrog]

most definitely want to bring sizable stash of meat and cheeses from Oz to last quite a while......

Not a good idea....
Specially for the meat !

 

[pantaiema]

Moving to Bali for couple months trying out, after visiting a couple times.
most definitely want to bring sizable stash of meat and cheeses from Oz to last quite a while......

question is, how much do you reckon will be able to bring in? thinking along the lines of tens of kilo.....please, anyone who's "been there done that" got any helpful tips? checked baggage vs hand luggage, declare or not, limits etc. Bali vs Jakarta point of entry etc.

any help in this regard very much appreciated....

Thanks

Please see point a. in custom declaration Form. People might be lucky, the custom official do not check it. So it is up to you whether you want to take your chance

 

[corney]

thanks everyone for your input,
very much appreciated.

I am under the impression that it is not at all unheard of to do.....

If something has to be declared, does that mean that there is an automatic confiscation?
or there are some allowances made, provided it is declared?

Many thanks

 

[Shadrach]

thanks everyone for your input,
very much appreciated.

I am under the impression that it is not at all unheard of to do.....

If something has to be declared, does that mean that there is an automatic confiscation?
or there are some allowances made, provided it is declared?

Many thanks

You don't get it! You have to declare everything! It is only confiscated if you broke the Law somehow!

 

[corney]

You don't get it! You have to declare everything! It is only confiscated if you broke the Law somehow!

therein lies my question, what are the limits, if any?

 

[Shadrach]

therein lies my question, what are the limits, if any?

You should look up the limitations on each item, on the Indonesian Customs website! If you want to bring in Kilo's of meat, you will probably have to have a special permit! For some reason, the cost of imported Beef, from anywhere, is ridiculously overpriced! They can bring in Tons of Chinese plastic Crap for cheap, why is Meat so Expensive? Australia is not that far away for a large Cargo ship. Who is making this Meat so Expensive? Is it the Farmers, the Aussie Government, Freight, The Indonesian Government, the Middleman.The stores here, And why do they only bring in Meat tough as Boot leather? Someone along the way is making an outragious Profit! I refuse to pay these Prices! I can understand these type of Cattle need cooler temperature's, so raise them in the Mountains. Indonesia has higher cooler climates, if that is what's needed. They could buy high quality breedstock if they wanted! Australia, and America, bought High Quality Wagyu cattle, fro Japan, why doesn't someone from Indonesia do the same? Someone with knowledge on this subject,

 

[atlantis]

thanks everyone for your input,
very much appreciated.

I am under the impression that it is not at all unheard of to do.....

If something has to be declared, does that mean that there is an automatic confiscation?
or there are some allowances made, provided it is declared?

Many thanks

No allowance, immediate confiscation and goods should be destroyed.
You can request to witness the destroying of the goods seized. It's often at a later date so you must have time to waste to insist on witnessing it if you really intend to do so.
However, I know "someone" who insisted and "for some reason" was "authorized" to keep a negotiated part of his shipment.
I certainly don't advise to try, If you loose part of it while going to Bali the net cost of your cheese and meat would certainly exceed what it would cost you purchasing it.
Whatever you decide, a good command of bahasa Indonesia and a cool, friendly, polite attitude while dealing with Indonesian often open doors which may not be supposed to be open.

 

[atlantis]

why is Meat so Expensive? Australia is not that far away for a large Cargo ship. Who is making this Meat so Expensive? Is it the Farmers, the Aussie Government, Freight, The Indonesian Government, the Middleman.The stores here, And why do they only bring in Meat tough as Boot leather

I think (read, I am sure) it has been explained in a past thread.