What items are considered restricted or prohibited in Indonesia?

Indonesia distinguishes between prohibited items (not allowed at all) and restricted items (allowed only under specific conditions, limits, or with a declaration).

🚫 Prohibited items (not allowed under any circumstances)

You may not bring the following items into Indonesia:

• Narcotics and illegal drugs

• Firearms and air guns

• Sharp weapons (unless declared for specific purposes)

• Ammunition

• Explosives or explosive materials

• Pornographic materials

Bringing prohibited items can lead to confiscation, fines, detention, or criminal charges.

⚠️ Restricted items (allowed with declaration, limits, or permits)

These items may be brought into Indonesia, but only under certain rules:

1. Animals, fish, plants & biological products

Require permits from Indonesian authorities (e.g., quarantine, health certificates).

2. Cash amounts over IDR 100,000,000

Must be declared to Customs.

3. Exciseable goods (alcohol & tobacco)

Allowed only within duty-free limits.
Above limits → declaration + import duty.

4. Personal goods beyond exemption limits

Items exceeding the duty-free allowance must be declared and taxed.

5. Commercial goods

Require customs clearance and often import permits.

6. Re-imported or temporarily imported goods

May require a declaration, proof of ownership, or temporary import documentation.

If you are unsure whether your item is restricted, it is always safer to declare it.