Ivory & CITES-Listed Items → Indonesia

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items import prohibited

Details

Trade in elephant ivory is banned under CITES Appendix I listings. Both import and export of new ivory are prohibited in virtually all countries that are CITES parties. Antique ivory (pre-1947 and in some markets pre-1975 with documentation) may be e. Enforcement in Indonesia carries fines from IDR 100,000,000 to IDR 5,000,000,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years in aggravated cases under Customs Law No. 17/2006 Art. 102; Narcotics Law No. 35/2009.

Leaving with this item

Export of ivory and CITES Appendix I products from Indonesia is prohibited without KLHK (Ministry of Environment and Forestry) CITES export permit. Law 5/1990 applies.

Practical advice

Do not bring ivory & cites-listed items to this country. Penalties may be severe. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE / Bea Cukai) · https://www.beacukai.go.id