Indonesia Cracks Down on Abandoned Imported Goods at Ports

New Regulations to Clear Port Congestion

The Indonesian government, through Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has implemented new regulations via Ministerial Regulation (PMK) No. 92/2025 to address the persistent issue of imported goods lingering at ports for extended periods. The regulation, effective 90 days after being enacted on December 31, 2025, aims to prevent port congestion and ensure the smooth flow of national logistics ¹

Key Provisions of the Regulation

1. 30-Day Storage Limit: Imported goods stored in Temporary Storage Areas (TPS) for more than 30 days without customs clearance will be considered 'Barang yang Dinyatakan Tidak Dikuasai' (BTD) or 'Unclaimed Goods' ¹
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   https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8296039/aturan-baru-purbaya-barang-impor-nganggur-kelamaan-bakal-dilelang-negara
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   https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/importir-soroti-aturan-menkeu-soal-barang-impor-mengendap-di-pelabuhan
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2. Consequences for BTD: Such goods will be transferred to Customs Warehouses (TPP) and incur storage fees calculated from the date of transfer until the goods are either auctioned or cleared ¹
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   https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8296039/aturan-baru-purbaya-barang-impor-nganggur-kelamaan-bakal-dilelang-negara
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3. Auction and State Ownership: Unclaimed goods may be auctioned by the state. Goods violating import restrictions can be directly classified as 'Barang Menjadi Milik Negara' (BMMN) or State-Owned Goods ³
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   https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/awas-barang-impor-kelamaan-di-pelabuhan-akan-dilelang-negara
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Industry Reactions

The new regulation has received mixed responses from industry stakeholders. The Indonesian National Importers Association (GINSI) acknowledges that while this is a new ministerial regulation, the practice has been implemented by the Directorate General of Customs and Excise for some time ²

The Association of Filament Yarn and Fiber Producers of Indonesia (APSyFI) supports the policy, stating it will prevent accumulation at ports and TPS. APSyFI emphasizes that importers must carefully calculate their needs to avoid demurrage charges ⁴

Implementation and Impact

The regulation is expected to significantly impact import practices in Indonesia. Importers are advised to expedite customs clearance processes to avoid having their goods classified as BTD. The government aims to maintain the efficiency of national logistics and prevent unnecessary accumulation of goods at ports ¹