Iron and Steel Import Permits in Indonesia

Indonesia is one of the major steel markets in Southeast Asia, where the government enforces strict regulations on steel imports. According to regulations from the Indonesian Ministry of Trade, steel importers must obtain an Import Approval (PI) and comply with the import quota system to maintain market stability and fair competition.

Steel Quota Application Eligibility

The application for steel quota (钢铁配额) can only be submitted by:

• API-P (Industrial Producers/Contractors)
• API-U (Trading Companies) in cooperation with API-P

Requirements for Steel Quota Application

To apply for a steel quota, the following documents and permits are required:

General Business and Legal Requirements:

• Business Identification Number (NIB)
• Company Deed (AKTA) and its latest amendments
• Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP)
• Business License (Izin Usaha – OSS RBA)
• Import Identification Number (API-U/API-P)
• Financial Statements of the company

Specific Requirements for Steel Quota Application:

• Cooperation Agreement with API-P (if applicable)
• Company Profile of the Buyer (Manufacturers/Property Owners)
• Raw Material Requirement Calculation (for Manufacturers)
• Construction Material Requirement Calculation (for Contractors)
• Building Approval (PBG) (for Contractors)
• Warehouse Registration Certificate (TDG) if applicable
• Environmental Management Permit (AMDAL/UKL-UPL) if required
• Letter of Statement of Raw Material Needs (for Manufacturers)
• Letter of Work Plan and Budget (for Contractors)

Steel Quota Issuance Process

The issuance of steel quota (钢铁配额) consists of the following stages:

1. Data Collection – Gathering and verifying all required documents to ensure compliance.
2. Steel Quota Application Submission – Filing an official request to the relevant authorities.
3. Document Verification – Authorities review and assess the submitted documents.
4. Presentation Meeting with the Ministry of Industry – Explanation of the steel quota needs, including justification for raw material or construction supply requirements.
5. Issuance of Recommendation by the Ministry of Industry – The ministry grants approval based on compliance and industry needs.
6. Steel Quota Issuance by the Ministry of Trade – Final allocation of steel import quota, allowing import activities to proceed.

Processing Time

The entire process of obtaining a steel quota takes approximately 2 to 3 months, depending on the completeness of the documents and the review process by the relevant ministries.

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