This HS classification covers sago, categorized as an other starch within the starches and inulin group. The duty breakdown includes an MFN rate of 5%, VAT at 12% (applied on 11/12 of the taxable base), and PPH rates of 2.50% for API and 7.50% for NON-API. Importers may need to secure special permits depending on the product's nature. With an MFN rate above 0%, FTAs are available. Commercial imports require a licensed consignee (Importer of Record).
Bea Masuk (BM MFN)
Applied on the CIF value of goods. This is the base customs duty set by Indonesia Ministry of Finance. May be reduced to 0% under a Free Trade Agreement.
Pajak Pertambahan Nilai (PPN)
Applied on the taxable base (CIF + import duty). Indonesia uses a special calculation: the tax base is adjusted to 11/12 of the import value before applying the 12% rate.
Pajak Penghasilan (PPH)
Advance income tax collected at import. Rate depends on whether the importer holds an API license: 2.5% with license, 7.5% without. Using an Importer of Record qualifies for the lower rate.
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MFN rate: 5%
Indonesia uses different customs routes depending on where your goods finally land. For standard commercial imports of HS 11081910, only BC 2.0 (PIB) applies. The other forms below only apply if your goods route through a bonded zone, FTZ, or SEZ. Learn about all forms →
For ordinary commercial imports — the form your customs broker (or your IOR) will file for ~90% of shipments.
Apply only when goods route through a Bonded Logistics Center (PLB) or Bonded Storage Facility (Kawasan Berikat). Common in re-export manufacturing and large-scale logistics operations.
Apply only when shipping into or within Indonesia's three FTZs. Goods enter duty-free; duty triggers on release to mainland Indonesia.
Apply only when shipping to one of Indonesia's 22 Special Economic Zones (Mandalika, Sei Mangkei, Galang Batang, Kendal, etc.). Tax holiday + duty exemption may apply.
Special permits or certifications required for importing this product.
Starches; inulin — Wheat starch
11041990Cereal grains otherwise worked (for example, hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled), except rice of heading 10.06; germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground; Rolled or flaked grains; Of other cereals, other
11090000Wheat gluten, whether or not dried
11031910Cereal groats, meal and pellets — Of meslin
11071000Malt, whether or not roasted — Not roasted
11032000Cereal groats, meal and pellets — Pellets
11031300Cereal groats, meal and pellets — Of maize (corn)
11072000Malt, whether or not roasted — Roasted
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