Shipping to Indonesia doesn’t have to be complicated. Between the long list of carrier options, complex customs paperwork, and varying delivery times, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re sending a personal parcel to family in Jakarta or managing cargo shipping to Indonesia for your business, getting it right the first time saves time, money, and stress.
Chantal has been writing about logistics topics for almost two decades and has worked for major international carriers.
That’s where ParcelParcel comes in. We make international shipping straightforward—offering instant price comparisons, customs guidance, and personal support so you can ship with confidence.
Looking for cheap shipping to Indonesia but don’t want to risk delays or poor service? ParcelParcel compares rates from trusted couriers like DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT, and more—instantly. Thanks to our volume discounts, you get competitive rates without needing a subscription or business account. Just book online and ship directly.
Whether it’s a document, a single box, or a pallet of goods, our platform makes cargo shipping to Indonesia simple. Need to send multiple parcels in one shipment? We’ll help you choose the most cost-effective and reliable service—whether it’s express air freight or economical sea cargo.
Indonesia has specific import regulations that can cause delays if paperwork isn’t in order. With ParcelParcel, you have access to our customs clearance tool in my.parcelparcel, where you can:
Check the required documents before you ship
Find the correct HS codes
Calculate expected duties and taxes
This ensures your shipment clears customs as quickly as possible.
From pick-up to delivery, our real-time tracking keeps you informed. And if you need help along the way, our support team is ready to assist—so you’re never left guessing.
Shipping Calculator – instantly compare rates for your route and shipment size.
Customs Tool – check paperwork, HS codes, and duties specific to Indonesia.
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ParcelParcel compares multiple carriers instantly so you get the best price without the hassle. Thanks to our high volume, we offer sharp discounts that save you money.
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Delivery to Indonesia typically takes 3-7 business days, depending on the service and pick-up location. You can select express or economy options during booking.
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Most shipments require a commercial invoice, packing list, and sometimes import licenses. Our customs tool tells you exactly what’s needed.
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Yes! All shipments booked via ParcelParcel come with real-time tracking, accessible 24/7 through your dashboard.
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Yes, items like alcohol, drugs, weapons and certain electronics may be restricted. Use our customs page for Indonesia to verify what’s allowed.
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You can instantly check the shipping costs through our rate calculator. Enter the weight, dimensions, and destination country of your shipment, and you will see all available shipping options along with their respective delivery times. The calculator can be used to compare shipping rates for both export and import shipments.
If you need help calculating a shipping rate, watch the video below. Click on the 
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Shipping costs are calculated based on dimensions (LxWxH in cm), weight (in kg), and the destination country. Both the actual weight (as shown on the scale) and the volumetric weight are considered.
The volumetric weight is the weight calculated based on the space your shipment occupies in the plane. The higher of the two weights (volumetric or actual weight) is used to calculate the shipping rate. You don't need to calculate this yourself; our calculator does it for you.
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You can use the discount code PP10 for 10% discount on the transportation costs of your first shipment. You can apply the discount code during the checkout process (instructions).
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Whether additional costs apply depends on whether your shipment stays within the European Union or is sent to/from a country outside the European Union. Below, you can see the additional costs for each situation.
Within the European Union
If, for example, you send a shipment from the Netherlands to Italy (within the EU), there will be an additional 21% VAT on the shipping costs.
Furthermore, if your shipment stays within the European Union, you won't have to deal with any import duties or customs clearance fees because your shipment doesn't go through customs. Please note that the European Union is not the same as Europe.
View here all the countries that are part of the European Union. For example, Switzerland is part of Europe but not part of the European Union.
Outside the European Union
If, for example, you send a shipment from the Netherlands to the United States, there will be no VAT (0%) applied to the displayed shipping rates.
However, there might be import duties levied by customs in the destination country if you send a shipment to/from a country outside the European Union. Typically, customs costs are charged to the recipient. This is known as Delivered At Place (DAP) in logistics terminology.
Customs is a government agency that levies import duties in certain cases to protect the local market. As a company, you can also ship using Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), which means any customs costs will be charged to you as the sender.
If you have any questions about this topic, feel free to contact us. Additionally, you can read everything about import duties, VAT, and the customs clearance process in this blog.
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A customs invoice is a form where all the goods you want to ship are specified. This invoice includes an English description of the goods, along with their corresponding value and weight.
The contents of your shipment must be specified per type of product you're sending to avoid delays at customs. A customs invoice is always prepared in quadruplicate in accordance with customs guidelines.
When is a customs invoice required?
A customs invoice is only required for shipments to/from countries outside the European Union (e.g., Netherlands - United States). If your shipment stays within the European Union (e.g., Netherlands - Italy), your shipment will not go through customs, and therefore, a customs invoice is not required.
Additionally, document shipments are not subject to customs, so if you're sending a document to a country within/outside the European Union, no customs invoice is needed.
Please note that not all goods can be shipped to every country. You can find a list of goods that cannot be sent via ParcelParcel on this page.
Do I need to create a customs invoice myself?
If you're sending a shipment to/from a country outside the European Union, it's mandatory to include a customs invoice with the shipment. We provide free support in creating a customs invoice.
You can easily generate a customs invoice through our shipping platform. The customs invoice will be automatically generated based on the content you specified during your booking.
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You can import just as easily as export via ParcelParcel.
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You can find a list of goods that cannot be shipped via ParcelParcel on this page.
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