Freight Forwarding Indonesia โ United States
Ocean and air freight from Indonesia to US markets. Palm oil, textiles, furniture, rubber, and electronics components โ with full US customs clearance and duty management.
Origin & Destination Ports
Primary gateways our partner network uses on this corridor. We can route through alternates for capacity, weather, or cost.
Origin Ports โ Indonesia
- Tanjung Priok Port (Jakarta)
- Port of Surabaya (Tanjung Perak)
- Port of Belawan (Medan)
Destination Ports โ United States
- Port of Los Angeles
- Port of Houston
- Port of New York/New Jersey
Regulatory Snapshot
Snapshot of clearance and duty rules. For your specific HS code, request a personalized assessment.
Customs clearance
Shipments from Indonesia to the USA require ISF 24 hours before departure. Required documents: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, CBP Form 7501. Wooden products require LACEY Act PPQ Form 505 declaration. Indonesian timber exporters should provide SVLK (Sistem Verifikasi Legalitas Kayu) certification for legal timber verification. Palm oil imports may require USDA documentation. Textiles require textile fiber declarations. FCC compliance for electronics. ISPM 15 for wooden packaging.
Tariff & duties
Indonesian goods are assessed at MFN tariff rates. The US GSP program was suspended for Indonesia in June 2019 and has not been renewed, meaning goods that previously entered duty-free now pay MFN rates. Textiles and apparel: 10โ32% MFN. Furniture: 0โ9.6% MFN (plus Section 301 does NOT apply โ Indonesia is not China). Natural rubber: generally 0%. Electronics components: generally 0%. Palm oil: variable. Anti-dumping duties apply to certain Indonesian products, including some rubber products and shrimp. No Section 301 tariffs โ Indonesia is not subject to China-specific trade actions.
Quick facts
- LACEY Act & Sustainability Docs
Indonesia is a major furniture and wood exporter. We prepare LACEY Act declarations with correct wood species and harvest country information, and advise on SVLK (Indonesian timber legality certification) documentation.
- Multi-Island Consolidation
Indonesia's manufacturing is spread across Java, Sumatra, and other islands. We coordinate inter-island consolidation to major export ports, simplifying logistics for buyers sourcing from multiple Indonesian regions.
- GSP & Tariff Assessment
The US GSP program for Indonesia was suspended in 2019 along with India. We identify any remaining preferential programs and calculate total landed cost including MFN duties for all Indonesian goods.
- What we move on this lane
Palm Oil & Derivatives, Textiles & Apparel, Furniture & Wood Products, Natural Rubber, Electronics Components, Footwear
Frequently asked questions about Indonesia โ United States
How long does shipping from Indonesia to the USA take?
Ocean freight from Indonesia to the USA takes 30โ40 days. From Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) to Los Angeles is typically 30โ35 days via direct trans-Pacific service or via Singapore transshipment. To Houston or New York, add 5โ7 days. Air freight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta) to US cities takes 5โ8 days.
Are Indonesian goods subject to Section 301 tariffs?
No. Section 301 tariffs apply only to goods of Chinese origin. Indonesian-origin goods are assessed at standard MFN tariff rates only. This makes Indonesia an attractive alternative to China for furniture, textiles, footwear, and other manufactured goods. However, buyers should ensure goods are genuinely Indonesian-origin (not Chinese goods transshipped through Indonesia) to avoid CBP penalties.
What documents are required for wooden furniture from Indonesia?
Indonesian furniture imports to the USA require: LACEY Act declaration (PPQ Form 505) listing wood species by genus/species, country of harvest, and quantity; SVLK (Sistem Verifikasi Legalitas Kayu) timber legality certificate from the Indonesian supplier; commercial invoice; packing list; bill of lading. ISPM 15 fumigation certificates for all wooden packaging. FCC certificates for any electronic components.
What is Indonesia's GSP status with the USA?
The US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) was suspended for Indonesia in June 2019 as part of broader GSP reviews. This suspension removed duty-free treatment for many Indonesian goods that previously entered the USA at 0% under GSP. Without GSP renewal (which requires Congressional action), Indonesian goods pay standard MFN tariff rates. Importers should recalculate landed costs for Indonesian goods accordingly.
What are the main Indonesian goods exported to the USA?
Indonesia's top exports to the USA include: footwear (major manufacturing hub for Nike, Adidas), textiles and apparel, furniture and wood products (Indonesia is the world's largest tropical timber producer), palm oil and derivatives, natural rubber, electronics components, and processed food (shrimp, seafood). Suaid Global has expertise in all these commodity categories.
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