Indonesia's Ministry of Finance, in its Regulation No. 92 of 2025, signed on December 31, 2025, stipulates that imported goods stored at temporary port storage points for more than 30 days without customs declaration, release permits, or in violation of import/export restrictions (such as lack of SNI certification) will be classified as "Uncontrolled Goods" (BTD) by customs, and will officially take effect at the end of March 2026.
The core contents of the new regulation include: Goods marked as BTD will be forcibly transferred to a customs-supervised warehouse, with storage fees levied from the date of transfer; the owner has a 60-day "remedial period" during which they must complete the formalities (such as submitting documents, paying customs duties, and resolving compliance issues); goods not processed within the period will face three possible disposal methods: prohibited or restricted goods will be directly confiscated by the state; compliant goods with economic value will be publicly auctioned; and goods with no economic value or that have deteriorated will be destroyed, with the owner bearing the losses.
Impact on traders and corresponding recommendations: The new regulations aim to address port congestion issues, but cargo owners will face double cost pressures (late payment penalties and storage fees) and increased customs clearance difficulties. To mitigate risks, it is recommended to set "30-day customs clearance" as a rigid target, prepare all necessary customs clearance documents in advance (such as SNI certification), closely collaborate with freight forwarders to monitor cargo status, and check existing inventory to avoid triggering BTD certification.
