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Indonesia

Indonesia — Southeast Asia's largest economy — generally prohibits used-vehicle imports to protect its domestic industry, so the market is served mainly by new Chinese vehicles (including EVs, which enjoy incentives). New vehicles face a 50% duty plus a luxury tax (PPnBM) that can exceed 95% on large engines, stacked on 11% VAT. A narrow used-EV window exists under the current favourable policy. EZ Auto supplies new Chinese vehicles to Indonesia.

What are the rules for importing a car from China into Indonesia?
  • Age limit: Used vehicles are generally prohibited (ban to protect the domestic industry). A narrow, time-limited exception exists for used EVs — commonly cited at under 5 years (some sources say up to 8 years) under the current favourable window. New vehicles face no age limit. Confirm the current rule before shipping.
  • Import duty & taxes: Used imports are mostly prohibited. For NEW vehicles: import duty 5–50% (ASEAN FTA can reduce Thai/ASEAN origin to 0–5%), PPnBM luxury tax up to 95%+ on large engines, and 11% VAT. EVs benefit from 0% import duty and a government-borne luxury tax through December 2025 (Investment Regulation 6/2023, declaration code '87').
  • Authority & certification: Indonesian Customs; Ministry of Trade issues the import permit (SPI / SK-PI) with a technical recommendation; Ministry of Investment (BKPM) handles EV incentives; clearance runs through the SINSW platform.

Import facts at a glance

Age limitUsed vehicles are generally prohibited (ban to protect the domestic industry). A narrow, time-limited exception exists for used EVs — commonly cited at under 5 years (some sources say up to 8 years) under the current favourable window. New vehicles face no age limit. Confirm the current rule before shipping.
SteeringLeft-hand drive (Indonesia drives on the right).
Import duty & taxesUsed imports are mostly prohibited. For NEW vehicles: import duty 5–50% (ASEAN FTA can reduce Thai/ASEAN origin to 0–5%), PPnBM luxury tax up to 95%+ on large engines, and 11% VAT. EVs benefit from 0% import duty and a government-borne luxury tax through December 2025 (Investment Regulation 6/2023, declaration code '87').
Main ports / entryTanjung Priok (Jakarta) handles the largest share; Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) serves East Java; Batam is a free-zone entry point.
Authority & certificationIndonesian Customs; Ministry of Trade issues the import permit (SPI / SK-PI) with a technical recommendation; Ministry of Investment (BKPM) handles EV incentives; clearance runs through the SINSW platform.
Required documentsImport permit (SPI) from the Ministry of Trade, commercial invoice, bill of lading, API importer identification, technical recommendation / conformity certificate, and correct HS-code declaration. Used EVs require additional certification under the current window.

Critical: Indonesia generally prohibits used-vehicle imports; we supply NEW Chinese vehicles, including EVs. New vehicles face 5–50% duty + PPnBM up to 95%+ + 11% VAT, with EV incentives (0% duty + gov-borne luxury tax) to December 2025. A narrow used-EV window exists. Confirm current rules with Indonesian Customs / Ministry of Trade. Sources: Directorate General of Customs and Excise of Indonesia (beacukai.go.id); Ministry of Finance of Indonesia (kemenkeu.go.id). Last reviewed 2026-09.

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Our experience in this region — Southeast Asia

EZ Auto is based in China (Zhengzhou, Henan) with 15–20 years in the country's car export trade. We export new and used Chinese vehicles across Southeast Asia, with sea freight from Chinese ports (Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guangzhou) to the region's main gateways — Singapore as a trans-shipment hub, Ho Chi Minh City / Cat Lai, Manila, Laem Chabang, Port Klang, Tanjung Priok and Yangon — handling China export clearance and full documentation. Where a market prohibits used imports (Thailand, Indonesia) we supply new Chinese vehicles, including EVs; where used imports are permitted we advise on each country's real framework. Local import clearance is arranged by the buyer or a licensed broker; we provide all paperwork and per-country guidance. We do not operate local offices in Southeast Asia — every car is sourced and inspected in China before shipment.

FAQ

Can EZ Auto ship cars to Southeast Asia?
Yes. We export new and used Chinese vehicles across Southeast Asia with full export documents and sea freight to the main regional ports (Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Laem Chabang, Port Klang, Tanjung Priok, Yangon). Where used imports are prohibited (Thailand, Indonesia) we supply new vehicles, including EVs. Import clearance is handled by you or a local broker; we supply all paperwork.
Which Southeast Asian markets allow used-car imports?
Vietnam (under 5 years, left-hand drive), the Philippines (about 5 years, left-hand drive, licensed importers only) and Malaysia (under 5 years, right-hand drive, with an Approved Permit) allow used imports under conditions. Thailand and Indonesia largely prohibit used-vehicle imports and are served by new vehicles. Myanmar allows used imports and from 2025 grants China-origin used cars a 0% customs-duty incentive. Rules change, so confirm the current position before you buy.
What steering side does each market require?
Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia require left-hand drive. Malaysia and Thailand require right-hand drive (they drive on the left). Myanmar also requires left-hand drive. Sourcing the correct steering from the factory is far cheaper than converting later, so we confirm the configuration before you order.
How long does shipping from China to Southeast Asia take?
Sea freight from Chinese ports to most Southeast Asian ports is short — typically about 7–14 days to Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Laem Chabang, Port Klang or Yangon, with trans-shipment via Singapore common. Transit times vary with the sailing and season, so we confirm the current schedule for your route before shipment.
Do you handle import clearance in my country?
Export clearance in China is on us. Import clearance is handled by you or your local broker; we supply all documents and advise on requirements per country, including the certification that Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines may require.

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