Britannia in Indonesia
Britannia can offer you a door to door service to Indonesia, and can either ship your effects by sole use container, or for smaller shipments in a wooden crate (LCL). In addition we can offer a door to door airfreight service to some destinations in Indonesia. Our agents in Indonesia will arrange customs clearance, and deliver and unpack the effects, including removal of debris on day of delivery.
Importing Personal Effects
Shipments of used household and personal effects may be imported duty free subject to certain restrictions. The shipper and wife both need a 12 month visa, original residence permit and work permit. Single consignees must obtain a statement to this effects from the embassy in Jakarta. Arrival of the effects must be within 6 months of the date of residence permit, and only two shipments (one by sea/one by air) are allowed. Returning Indonesian residents require documentation from the Embassy at origin, and must have spent a minimum of three years abroad. Your local Britannia Member will provide you with detailed customs regulations.
Documentation
Britannia and our agents will assist you with completion of customs formalities. To assist us with this please let us have a copy of your passport (and visa if applicable). The required documentation will be supplied to you on arrival. To avoid any potential additional charges and delays it is advisable that relevant forms are completed and returned promptly to our Agents.
Prohibitions and Restrictions
In general it is in your interest not to import the following items:
- Firearms & ammunition
- Inflammable goods & substances
- Plants & plant material
- Foodstuffs, perishables or otherwise
- Alcohol, narcotics and dangerous goods
- Offensive material
Transit Times
Both sole use and crated consignments usually take an average of 6 – 7 weeks.
Computer Tracking
Through satellite and computer technology we are able to monitor the progress of your consignment.
Bar Coding
All Groupage consignments will be bar coded before they are loaded into the shipping container. This will ensure that no items are left at origin.
Domestic Pets
Britannia can recommend a specialised shipper of animals to assist you in sending your family pet(s) from home to home. They will coordinate all documentation and necessary veterinary procedures.
Motor Vehicles
No motor vehicles may be imported except by diplomats.
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