Most shipments that get delayed are not delayed because of the freight. They are delayed because one document was missing, expired, or did not match the cargo. Here is what is actually required to export from Bali.

Core Export Documents

  1. Commercial invoice — must match the declared value and the goods description exactly
  2. Packing list — item counts, dimensions, gross and net weight per package
  3. Export declaration (PEB) — lodged with Indonesian customs
  4. Bill of lading (sea) or air waybill (air) — the contract of carriage
  5. Certificate of origin — required for preferential duty rates in many destinations

Fumigation and Quarantine

Any wooden item, and any wooden packaging material, must comply with ISPM-15. This means heat treatment or methyl bromide fumigation by a registered provider, followed by the treatment stamp and certificate.

Strictest destinations: Australia and New Zealand inspect aggressively and will hold cargo that shows bark, soil, or insect activity. Build extra days into your schedule for these routes.

Product-Specific Requirements

  • Antiques and cultural objects may require clearance from the Ministry of Education and Culture
  • Items containing protected species (certain hardwoods, shell, bone) need CITES documentation
  • Food, cosmetics, and supplements need BPOM registration and health certificates
  • Textiles may require additional labelling for EU and US destinations

The Mistakes We See Most

  1. Invoice value that does not match the packing list or the actual goods
  2. A generic goods description such as "handicraft" instead of the specific HS-classified item
  3. Fumigation certificate dated after the container was sealed
  4. Consignee details that do not match the importer of record in the destination country

How We Handle It

We prepare and lodge the full document set, coordinate the fumigation and quarantine inspection, and check the paperwork against the physical cargo before the container is sealed. If your destination has an unusual requirement, we will tell you before booking rather than after.