Exporting Household Appliances to Indonesia and Settling into Overseas Warehouses
The logistics pricing model is divided into two independent scenarios, tailored to different seller stocking situations:
Goods are already in Indonesia, requiring only overseas warehouse onboarding and inventory托管;
Goods are prepared domestically, shipped via cross-border sea freight to Indonesia, cleared through customs, delivered, and stored in the warehouse.
This guide comprehensively covers both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) shipping modes, breaking down costs across cross-border sea freight, customs clearance, warehouse receiving operations, and inventory storage. It enables fast calculation of product costs and supports accurate pricing for customers.
Scenario 1: Local Indonesian stock, overseas warehouse storage only
If a cross-border seller has a production facility or own warehouse in Indonesia and the goods do not require international shipping — only local transfer to a partner overseas warehouse — there are no international logistics costs. Total expenses consist of three parts: unloading and handling fees, per-unit shelving fees, and monthly storage fees.
Unloading and handling service fees
Covers labor costs for unloading, counting, inspecting, and moving goods into storage. Different rates apply for FCL and LCL shipments:
20GP standard container: RMB 400/container
40GP, 40HQ, 45HQ large container: RMB 600/container
LCL shipments: No unloading/handling fee
Shelving service fees
For all household appliances, fees are based on the total outer dimensions (L+W+H):
Mini/small (≤60 cm): RMB 0.1/unit
Medium (≤100 cm): RMB 0.3/unit
Large (≤150 cm): RMB 0.5/unit
No hidden fees.
Monthly storage fees
Vary by warehouse location. Special rates apply to slow-moving stock. New sellers enjoy limited-time storage discounts.
Jakarta warehouse: RMB 100/cbm/month
Tangerang warehouse: Fast-moving goods RMB 50/cbm/month; slow-moving/long-stay goods RMB 90/cbm/month
Note: Free storage policies and durations are detailed in official warehouse service documents.
Scenario 2: Domestic sea freight export (includes cross-border transport + overseas warehouse receiving)
Total cost includes: China-Indonesia cross-border sea freight (DDP — delivery duty paid) + Indonesia local warehouse receiving fees. Supports LCL and FCL.
Sea freight rates (LCL mode)
Indonesia has strict customs rules for appliances. Rates depend on product type. All rates are all-inclusive DDP (export customs, sea freight, destination clearance, duties, VAT).
Standard sensitive appliances (RMB 2,270/cbm): Household lamps (except vehicle lamps), 32" TVs, CFC-free fridges, washing machines, rice cookers, fans, irons, blenders, CFC-free ACs, vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, massage devices, audio equipment, mixers, home projectors, etc.
SNI mandatory sensitive goods (RMB 2,600/cbm): Appliances requiring SNI certification (specialized/industrial electricals, machinery), also goods shipped with wooden products, iron quota items, tires.
General trade goods (RMB 1,780/cbm): Most appliances not in above categories. If unsure, submit product details for individual quote.
LCL billing rules
Standard: 1 cbm = 500 kg. System compares actual volume vs. weight-converted volume, uses the higher value. Minimum chargeable volume: 0.3 cbm.
Weight conversion formula: Chargeable CBM = Total weight (kg) ÷ 500
Last-mile delivery scope
Basic sea freight includes free delivery to warehouses in Central, West, and North Jakarta. Additional remote delivery fees apply for warehouses outside these areas — quote based on exact address.
Warehouse receiving fees
After sea freight, customs clearance, and delivery, the unloading, shelving, and monthly storage fees follow the same rates as Scenario 1.
Information needed for accurate quoting
Shipping scenario: domestic direct shipment or local Indonesian stock
Receiving location: exact overseas warehouse address in Indonesia
Product info: name and model for customs classification
Logistics mode: FCL or LCL
Shipment parameters: total volume, total net weight, total pieces
Packaging: dimensions per outer carton, and是否需要 wooden frame reinforcement
