Recently, the Indonesian president went to China for a state visit after taking office, and the two sides reached a resolution on promoting comprehensive strategic partnership and building a China-Indonesia destiny community. For the foreign trade industry, China-Indonesia import and export trade prospects are great.

Preparation before export

Research on the Indonesian market
Indonesia is a multicultural country where people have different preferences. Research shows that Indonesian consumers have different preferences in terms of colour, style and fabric, while consumers in different regions and ages also have different demands.

Knowledge of Indonesian import policies, regulations and standards
Indonesia has specific regulations and standards for textile imports, covering standards such as quality, safety and certification requirements. Companies need to ensure that products meet these standards and obtain the necessary certifications and licenses.

Choosing the Right Distribution Channels

1) Working with local partners

• Clothing wholesalers: rapidly bringing large quantities of textiles to the market, covering a wider area
• Retailers: Directly targeting consumers to provide more direct market feedback
• Brokers: can serve as a bridge between companies and local partners to help companies find the most suitable partners.
• Internet sales channels: By establishing an e-commerce platform, can directly face consumers and offer a variety of textile options.

Evaluation of partners

When choosing distribution channels, it is crucial to conduct background research and evaluation of partners, such as their business reputation, business history, sales network, market coverage and logistics capabilities, etc. Finally, the rights and obligations of both parties must be clarified while signing contracts with partners.

Strict compliance with import regulations and standards

Ensure product compliance
Companies should first get an in-depth understanding of Indonesias import regulations and standards for textiles, including quality, safety and certification requirements, to ensure that products meet the requirements.
2 Response to Special Situations
Textiles are anti-dumping goods in Indonesia, and the Indonesian government has introduced many restrictions to protect its industry, especially against textiles from China.

d) Logistics transport and clearance links

1 Selection of logistics methods

• International air transport: fast delivery option, but relatively expensive, some emergency orders or high-value textiles can be selected for air transport
• International shipping: The cost of shipping is relatively low, but the shipping time is longer, and it is more cost-effective for orders with less time.
• Land transport: great flexibility but limited range of transport

2 Packaging and labelling

• Textile packaging with waterproof, pollution-resistant and shock-resistant packaging materials
• Choose the right suitcase and packaging according to the different types of clothes
• Important information such as the list of goods, destinations and recipients

3. clearance procedures

Companies must prepare a series of documents such as commercial invoices, freight documents, proof of origin, etc. These documents affect whether the goods can go through customs and relate to the calculation and payment of import duties.

In general, Indonesian customs will conduct strict inspections of goods, especially during the red light period (December to March of each year), during which time need to deal with clearance matters more patiently and cautiously, stay in close contact with freight companies and Indonesian customs to know the customs status of the goods in a timely manner.