Indonesia Customs to Support 2026 Auto Show with Facilities

Indonesia's Directorate General of Customs and Excise is set to facilitate the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), scheduled for July 30 to August 9, 2026, at ICE BSD City in Tangerang. The agency's involvement centers on providing essential services, oversight, and customs facilities to ensure imported goods for the exhibition are processed swiftly and in compliance with regulations.

GIIAS, recognized as Indonesia's premier annual automotive exhibition, serves as a platform for new vehicle launches, showcasing automotive technology, attracting industry investment, and fostering the electric vehicle ecosystem. Customs plays a crucial role in managing the flow of imported items used in the show. This support is formalized through the provision of bonded exhibition facility services (TPPB) to PT Indonesia International Expo, the event's organizer.

"Through these facilities, imported goods for exhibition purposes receive fiscal benefits, including deferrals on import duties and import-related taxes (PDRI)," explained Budi Prasetiyo, Head of the Public Relations and Counseling Sub-directorate at Customs. He added that these facilities simplify customs procedures and provide legal certainty, making the process of bringing in exhibition goods more efficient and contributing to GIIAS's smooth execution.

Beyond facilitation, Customs also maintains oversight of imported goods within the exhibition area, from entry into the TPPB zone to the fulfillment of customs obligations and eventual re-export. This ensures adherence to regulations without compromising the conveniences offered to organizers and participants. Budi highlighted that Customs' support for GIIAS demonstrates the government's commitment to a conducive business environment through transparent, accountable, and efficient customs services. "Through temporary import and TPPB facilities, Customs offers fiscal advantages, streamlined procedures, and legal certainty," he stated, expressing hope that this support will enhance international goods flow, stimulate investment, strengthen trade, and improve the national automotive industry's competitiveness.

Wicaksana Army Putra, a Bonded Warehouse Officer at PT IIE, commended the Customs service at the TPPB, describing it as highly responsive and instrumental in the smooth processing of imported goods. He also noted the accessibility of information regarding regulatory and policy changes.