What are the penalties for undeclared e-cigarette liquid (vape juice) in Indonesia?

Fine up to 1000000–100000000 IDR. Source: Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE / Bea Cukai).

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Q: Are e-cigarette liquid (vape juice) legal in Indonesia?

E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may be brought into Indonesia only within the documented restrictions. E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration This page covers what Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE / Bea Cukai) allows across the border; whether you may then possess or carry it in public is a separate matter of Indonesia's domestic law, which can differ by state, province, or city. Check both before travelling.

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Can I bring E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) into Indonesia?

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E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration

DOCUMENTS

Documentation may be required

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

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Full details

E-liquid is subject to the same country-level restrictions as vaping devices. Countries that ban vaping products (Thailand, Singapore, India, Australia for non-prescription nicotine, etc.) also prohibit e-liquids. The EU limits nicotine concentration. Enforcement in Indonesia carries fines from IDR 1,000,000 to IDR 100,000,000 under Law No. 17/2006 on Customs Art. 82 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

PENALTIES

Fine: 1000000–100000000 IDR
Civil penalty only

Leaving Indonesia with e-cigarette liquid (vape juice)

ALLOWEDPersonal e-liquid may be taken out of Indonesia freely; many destinations ban or restrict it, and nicotine-liquid rules vary.

Personal-use e-liquid faces no export formality from Indonesia. Two constraints apply: aviation liquid rules (cabin containers ≤100 ml; larger bottles in checked baggage), and destination-side law — several countries ban vaping products entirely (Thailand, Singapore, India, Vietnam, and others) while many more regulate nicotine strength or require pharmacy channels (Japan treats nicotine liquid as a pharmaceutical; Australia requires a prescription). Check the arrival rule for the same route before carrying.

QUANTITY CHECK

How many cigarettes do you plan to bring into Indonesia?

cigarettes

Duty-free per person: goods valued up to USD $500 (per person; USD $1,000 per family traveling together). Alcohol: 1L per adult. Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 100g of tobacco. Exceeding limits requires payment of import duty, VAT, and excise.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Carry in carry-on with 100ml liquid limit per container. Declare commercial quantities; some destinations require destination certification.

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RULE DETAILS

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Documentation may be required

CUSTOMS AUTHORITY

Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE / Bea Cukai)

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AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in Indonesia. Whether you can carry e-cigarette liquid (vape juice) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

IATA DANGEROUS GOODS

E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage rules apply on top of any destination regulation.