Procedures and Regulations for Exporting to Germany

It is common knowledge that many products from Indonesia can compete in the global market. In its import-export activities, Indonesia cooperates with several countries, including Germany. Germany is one of Indonesia's major trading partners. Indonesia's top export products to Germany include palm oil, footwear, electronic equipment, clothing, rubber products, mechanical machinery, coffee tea and spices, wood, and furniture. 

According to data reported by the Ministry of Trade, in 2020 the total value of Indonesia's non-oil and gas export trade to Germany was recorded at 2.46 billion US dollars, this slightly increased from 2019 which was recorded at 2.40 billion US dollars. This was supported by the main commodities of Indonesia's non-oil export to Germany. As an exporter from Indonesia, if you want to export goods to Germany, you must comply with the following regulations. 

Following the Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 13/M-DAG/PER/3/2012 concerning general provisions in the field of exports consisting of a grouping of export goods, namely:

1. Export-free goods, which are the goods that are not included in the group of export-restricted goods and export-prohibited goods. In this category can be done by individuals and business institutions with the following conditions.

1.1. Individual

a. Have NPWP 

b. Completed the other documents required in laws and regulations

1.2. Institution or Business Entity 

a. SIUP (Business License from a Technical Ministry/non-ministerial government agency) 

b. Company Registration Certificate (TDP) 

c. NPWP