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Export Cars
to Indonesia

UK Car Export provides professional vehicle export services to Indonesia for private buyers, trade customers and dealerships. We manage the complete process from vehicle sourcing and documentation through to international shipping and delivery support.

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Exporting to Indonesia

Indonesia is South East Asia's largest economy with a growing premium vehicle market. Import duties are significant, however demand for specialist, luxury and performance vehicles not available in the domestic market creates consistent import activity.

UK Car Source provides vehicle export services to Indonesia, managing UK documentation, SNI compliance guidance and sea freight coordination to Tanjung Priok and Tanjung Perak ports.

Import Rules

Drive ConfigurationRight-hand drive required.
Vehicle Age LimitGenerally maximum 3 years for standard imports. Strict controls apply.
ConditionExcellent condition required. SNI inspection required.
Customs AuthorityDirectorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE)
Duty & VATImport duty (5–50%), luxury goods tax (PPnBM up to 125%) and VAT (11%) applicable. Total cost can be very significant.
StandardsSNI (Indonesian National Standard) compliance required. Type approval documentation needed.

Import regulations are subject to change. We recommend confirming current requirements with the relevant customs authority prior to shipment.

Major Ports

Tanjung Priok, Jakarta — Indonesia's largest port and primary vehicle import hub.
Tanjung Perak, Surabaya — Major eastern port serving Java and surrounding islands.

Shipping Options

RoRo Shipping

Roll-on Roll-off service. Cost-effective for most passenger vehicles and SUVs.

Container Shipping

Dedicated or shared container. Recommended for prestige and high-value vehicles.

Air Freight

Available on special request for time-critical or high-value shipments.

Inland / Transit Routing

For landlocked destinations — coordinated road transport from transit ports.

Required Documentation

UK V5C Registration Certificate (original)
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin (where required)
Insurance Certificate
Import Permit / Customs Entry Form (at destination)
Copy of buyer's passport / identification

Estimated Timelines

1

Vehicle Sourcing & Preparation

1–3 weeks depending on specification and availability

2

Documentation & Export Clearance

3–7 working days

3

Sea Freight Transit

22–30 days sea freight

4

Customs Clearance at Destination

3–14 working days depending on port, standards approval and documentation

5

Total Estimated Process

7–13 weeks from order to delivery (subject to availability, compliance and customs)

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