Importing of Non-Dangerous and Non-Poisonous Waste Materials for Production

The government has recognized that certain industries rely on the use of non-dangerous and non-poisonous waste materials as raw materials in the production process, and that the supply of these materials cannot be satisfied by domestic suppliers alone. Therefore, the Minister of Trade has issued Regulation No. 58/M-DAG/PER/12/2008 to set out the provisions governing the import of non-dangerous and non-poisonous (Non-Bahan Bahaya dan Beracun / Non B3) materials. The premise of the Regulation is to control and restrict imports of Non B3.

The Non B3 that can be imported must be in the form of residue, scrap, or waste and it must be destined for use either in the production process or to support industry. The types of residue, scrap, and waste that can be imported are listed in Attachment I. These include, among others, polymers; paper; textiles; hemp; and metals.

The companies that will be permitted to import Non 3 must have been acknowledged by the Director General as being a company where the use of Non B3 is necessary. Applications to garner this acknowledgement must be submitted in writing to the Director General and must include, among other documents, the following:

-                 Business license;

-                 Company Registration;

-                 Tax payer number;

-                 Producer Import Identification Number;

-                 Customs Identity Number; and

-                 Recommendation from the relevant Director General.

The acknowledgement is valid for one year and is renewable.

The imported Non B3 must be completed with a statement letter from the exporter that the materials are in fact Non B3 as stipulated in this Regulation. If the materials are identified as being dangerous or poisonous then they must be returned within 90 days to the exporter.

This Regulation repeals Regulation No. 41/M-DAG/PER/10/2008.

The Regulation has been in force since 24 December 2008.