New Import Rules for Salt & Fishery Commodities — Highlights of Minister of Trade Regulation 19/2025

Indonesia has issued Permendag 19/2025, replacing Permendag 8/2024 and taking effect in August 2025. The rule standardises imports of salt and fishery commodities with pre-entry approvals and technical verification, tailored treatment for special zones and KITE, plus firm reporting and transition rules.

What changed under Permendag 19/2025—and when does it apply?

Starting August 2025, covered salt and fishery items must follow a new PI + LS regime that supersedes Permendag 8/2024.

Which salt and fishery commodities are covered?

The regulation covers salt and key fishery inputs/products.

• Salt
• Pearls
• Broodstock, parent fish, fish fry, and/or pearl nuclei
• Fishery products

What approvals are required before entry?

Import Approval (PI) before entry and a Surveyor Report (LS) based on technical verification.

• PI (Persetujuan Impor): Mandatory prior to entry (Art. 3(1)).
• LS (Laporan Surveyor): Required following technical verification/inspection by an independent, Minister-appointed surveyor.
• Coverage: Technical verification applies to all tariff posts listed in the annexe.

How does surveyor verification and customs inspection work?

A Minister-appointed surveyor verifies shipments and issues an LS, which customs uses at the designated port to clear the goods.

How are Free Trade Zones (KPBPB), Special Economic Zones (KEK/SEZ), Bonded Zones (TPB), and KITE treated?

Imports into KPBPB/KEK/TPB and under KITE are initially exempt from PI and LS—but full rules apply if/when the goods enter the Indonesian Customs Territory or the domestic market.

• No exemption for goods arriving directly at destination ports in the Customs Territory.
• Transfers into the Territory/domestic use: Must fully comply with all import provisions.

What reporting is required—and what are the sanctions?

E-reporting of realisations/distribution and electronic LS upload are mandatory; missing PI/LS in customs docs means rejection and administrative sanctions.

• Reports: Submit electronically, whether realised or not.
• Customs declaration: Must include PI and LS.
• Sanctions: As set in Article 15, enforced under prevailing import procedures.

What are the transitional provisions?

Existing PIs remain valid until expiry; pending PI applications continue if they don’t conflict with Permendag 19/2025.

How Permitindo Can Help

We can turn Permendag 19/2025 into a practical playbook for your salt/fishery supply chain—preparing PI submissions, arranging surveyor coordination (LS), designing compliant KPBPB/KEK/TPB/KITE flows, and setting up airtight e-reporting and documentation so your entries clear without issues. If you need a local vehicle, we can establish a PT PMA/PT PMDN aligned to your operations. Start via the contact form below or email contact@permitindo.com.