New Export Requirements

New Export Requirements

Dear Clients,

Please note that the Chinese and Indonesian Governments have announced new regulations on all imports into those countries, regardless of the origin country.

For Indonesia, effective immediately, it will be mandatory to show Indonesian importers Tax ID Number (NPWP) and also the HS Code (Tariff Item) in the body of all bills of lading and airwaybills.

For China, effective from 1st June 2018, the  following is required:

  • Consignee Enterprise Code – Uniform Social Credit Code (USCC) of the Consignee is similar to “Tax (payer) Identification Number” (TIN No.). Each USCC contains 18 digits or letters in total. In case of “to order B/L”, please advise tax ID number of first Notify Party. 
  • Shipper Enterprise Code, the Australian Business Number (ABN) for Australia.

The above information is required to be submitted to airlines and shipping lines in Australia prior to cargo loading at origin point so it is important that this information is included in all future Shippers Letter of Instructions submitted to GPSM.

Please note that cargo will not be loaded on aircraft or vessels if this information is not received by carriers prior to loading, and GPSM will have no control over carriers actions and costs incurred should you not be able to provide this information prior to loading. Any such costs incurred will be to shipper’s account.

Naturally, our Export Customer Service Team will assist you in ensuring this information is received and processed accordingly, we would suggest that you contact your consignees in both countries to obtain the relative information as soon as possible so that we have same on file to ensure a smooth and trouble-free export operation.