Fumigation Requirements

ISPM 15 & Fumigation Requirements for Indonesia

Wood packaging rules for Indonesia: ISPM 15 is required, accepted treatments, exemptions, and penalties for non-compliance.

Country: Indonesia
Region: Asia
ISPM 15 required: Yes
Marking required: Yes
Effective date: 2006-01-01

Indonesia requires ISPM 15 treatment of wood packaging material, such as pallets and crates. Accepted treatment methods: Heat Treatment (HT), Methyl Bromide (MB).

Penalties for non-compliance: Treatment or re-export required. Fines and import restrictions.

Exemptions

Processed wood products
Wood under 6mm thickness

Additional requirements

BKIPM (Fish Quarantine and Inspection Agency) and plant quarantine oversight
Additional requirements for agricultural imports
Import permits may be required

Common issues

Multiple regulatory agencies
Port infrastructure variations
Documentation complexity

Tips

Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) is the main port
Work with Indonesian customs brokers
Allow extra time for clearance

Frequently asked questions

What is Indonesia's main container port?

Tanjung Priok in Jakarta handles the majority of container imports, followed by Surabaya (Tanjung Perak).

Are there additional permits needed for wood packaging?

Wood packaging itself usually doesn't need separate permits if ISPM 15 compliant, but certain goods may require import licenses.