1、Customs and Trade Strategy in Indonesia:An Investors GuideIndonesias Trade Landscape:Scale,Structure,and Strategic ShiftsNavigating Indonesias Customs FrameworkBuilding Compliance into Competitive AdvantageStrategic Positioning and Future OutlookPg 04Pg 08Pg 13Pg 16Issue 35 September 2025|From Dezan

2、 Shira&Associates AseAn Briefing Issue 35 September 20252IntroductionCreditsPublisher-Asia Briefing Media Ltd.Lead Editor-Qian ZhouEditor-Ayman FalakContributors-Hardy Salim,Virda Risyad PribadiDesigner-Aparajita ZadooIndonesias role in global trade is being reshaped by shifting supply chains,new tr

3、ade agreements,and an expanding manufacturing base.It is one of the worlds largest exporters of coal,palm oil,and nickel,while imports of machinery,electronics,and industrial inputs fuel a diversified production economy.These flows are anchored by strong regional linkages with China,Japan,Singapore,

4、and other ASEAN partners,and shaped by preferential access under the RCEP and ASEAN Free Trade Area.For foreign investors,success depends on using Indonesias customs architecture and trade policy to structure operations that are faster,more cost-efficient,and fully integrated with regional supply ch

5、ains.Bonded zones,free trade areas,and special economic zones reduce duties and improve cash flow,while precise compliance with tariff classifications and rules of origin unlocks preferential rates and prevents delays.This magazine offers a strategic outlook on turning Indonesias import and export s

6、ystems into competitive tools.It shows how control over trade flows,customs regimes,and compliance strategies strengthens market access,reduces risk,and positions Indonesia as a launchpad for ASEAN-wide growth.With an established presence in Indonesia and across ASEAN,our team at Dezan Shira&Associa