How to Export Goods for Beginners the First Steps to Becoming an Exporter
Corporate Secretary Service Indonesia – What is Export? Quoting from Bank Indonesia, Export is the activity of removing goods from the customs area of Indonesia to the customs area of another country or simply exporting is the activity of selling goods from within the country to abroad. As an exporter, you must offer products abroad, both goods produced by yourself and taken from suppliers.
The purpose of Export from Indonesia is to expand sales abroad so that sales profits will also increase. In addition, exporting also helps increase the country’s foreign exchange.
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When there is a buyer, there must be a sales contract between the exporter and the buyer. Contract signatures can be done online. If payment is by letter of credit (LC), then the buyer will go to a bank in their country to open an LC to deposit money, then the bank will contact the bank in Indonesia to forward the LC. The exporter must show proof of shipment first, then the money can be disbursed.
If it is the first time the buyer is purchasing goods from the exporter, the goods may be inspected by a surveyor. Surveyor services are optional/not mandatory. Surveyors are independent third parties who will check whether the specifications of the goods are as agreed or not through sampling and sample testing methods. If they do, the goods can be shipped. The surveyor will make a report for the buyer. Having a surveyor will minimize disputes with the buyer.
How to Ship Goods:
- Sea
- Air
- Land (only to some countries, such as Malaysia, Timor Leste or Papua New Guinea which borders Indonesia).
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The most common shipment is by sea using a ship. You do not need to bring the goods to the port, just contact the expedition service or forwarder). The forwarder will help coordinate with the ship, bring the goods to the port, and arrange services with customs. Exporters can fill out the shipping instruction form first. The forwarder will fill out the Customs form, namely the Goods Export Notification.
Customs will then check the goods. If it includes prohibited goods, it will be prohibited from export. While the goods are restricted, it will be checked whether the requirements and documents have been met. Customs will also check whether the exporter has paid the export duty or not. The export duty is paid through the bank, then given to the forwarder to be shown to customs.
After passing, Customs will issue an Export Service Note (NPE). If rejected, a rejection note will be issued. If the payment is through L/C, copy the proof of delivery to the bank to disburse the money. There are some L/Cs that must wait until the goods arrive in the destination country.
If payment is by transfer, photograph proof of delivery or scan the bill of lading to the buyer. Regardless of the payment method, the original bill of lading is sent to the buyer so that they can pick up the goods after arriving in the destination country. Delivery of the bill of lading can be through a courier service. If the goods do not pass the customs of the destination country, the goods will usually be destroyed, so it is important to learn the rules in the destination country before exporting.
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