With the booming automotive market in Southeast Asia, Indonesia, as one of the largest economies in the region, continues to see a growing demand for auto parts. Whether it is a vehicle manufacturer or after-market supplier, how to efficiently and safely ship auto parts to Indonesia has become the focus of many companies.
Today, we will deeply analyze the whole process of shipping auto parts to Indonesia, help you easily open the logistics chain, seize the market opportunity!
First, why choose to sea freight auto parts to Indonesia?
Cost advantage: compared with air transportation, sea freight costs are lower, especially suitable for large quantities, high weight parts transportation.
Sufficient capacity: container transportation is flexible and can undertake full container (FCL) or LCL to meet different scale requirements.
Wide coverage: Indonesia's major ports (e.g. Jakarta, Surabaya, Belawan) can be reached directly, and the logistics network is mature.
Policy support: China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) reduces tariffs and makes trade more convenient.
Analysis of the whole process of auto parts shipping to Indonesia
1. Pre-preparation
Classification and packaging: Shock-proof packaging is required for perishable parts (e.g. lamps, sensors), and rust-proof treatment is required for metal parts (e.g. brake discs).
Complete documents: provide packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin (Form E can enjoy tariff preference) and other customs clearance materials.
2. Booking transportation
FCL (Full Container Load): suitable for customers with large cargo volume, reducing intermediate links, more stable time.
LCL (Less than Container Load): suitable for small and medium-sized customers, sharing freight costs and reducing costs.
Dedicated line service: some logistics companies provide “door-to-door” dedicated line, domestic pickup and delivery directly to Indonesia warehouse.
3. Customs declaration and clearance
Customs declaration for export from China: HS code is required to ensure compliance.
Indonesia import customs clearance:
Auto parts usually tariff 5%-15% (some ACFTA list products can be reduced to 0%).
Pay attention to Indonesia SNI certification (some parts need to comply with local standards).
4. End Distribution
After the customs clearance is completed, the goods can be distributed to Jakarta, Bandung and other major cities by land transportation, or deposited in bonded warehouse for temporary storage.
How to ensure safe and efficient transportation?
✅ Professional Packaging: moisture-proof and shock-proof treatment to avoid damage during ocean transportation.
✅ Real-time tracking: Provide container number inquiry, monitoring the whole process of cargo dynamics.
✅ Insurance: We suggest you buy marine insurance to avoid accidental risks.
✅ Compliance Priority: Confirm Indonesia's import policy in advance to avoid delays in customs clearance.
✅ Value-added service recommendation
Warehouse Transit: Prepare goods in Indonesia bonded warehouse to realize fast local distribution.
Payment of tariffs on behalf of the company: entrust the logistics company to deal with taxes and fees in one-stop, saving labor and effort.
Multi-modal transportation: sea + land transportation combination program, covering the whole territory of Indonesia.
