Buyers in Indonesia import 92% of PV modules from China. This guide walks through the exact tariff schedule, port options, freight costs and paperwork our sourcing desk uses for Indonesia-bound containers every week.
Typical CIF freight
$1,150–2,400
per 40'HC to major port
Standard duty
0–8.4%
varies by HS code
Container transit
22–45 days
depending on route
Tariff & duty breakdown
Imported solar modules to Indonesia fall under HS 8541.43.00 (assembled PV modules). Confirm applicable duties, VAT and any anti-dumping measures with a local customs broker before finalising the PO — rates change quarterly.
Recommended ports & lead times
Chinese origin ports (Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian, Qingdao) all offer weekly direct sailings to major destinations. Choose the origin closest to your supplier factory to save 3–7 days inland trucking.
Top verified suppliers
- Longi Solar (Hi-MO X10 620W bifacial)
- Jinko Solar (Tiger Neo 625W)
- Trina Solar (Vertex N 720W)
- JA Solar (DeepBlue 4.0 Pro)
- Canadian Solar (TOPHiKu7)
- Astronergy (ASTRO N7s)
Frequently asked questions
QIs UFLPA a concern for Indonesia?
UFLPA is US-specific. Other markets rely on EU Forced Labour Regulation, CBP-equivalent checks or none. Chinese Tier-1s all now supply full polysilicon-to-module traceability documentation to satisfy any market.
QBest payment terms?
30/70 TT for orders under $300k; LC at sight above.
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