Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance has announced a new regulatory move to tighten supervision over excisable goods, particularly products containing ethyl alcohol (alcoholic beverages). The policy change, initiated by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, comes as part of government efforts to strengthen customs and excise controls nationwide.
According to official provisions, the updated excise regulations will take effect on January 1, 2026 under Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) No. 89 of 2025. The new rule revises how alcoholic products and other excisable goods are stored, moved, and recorded, with the aim of enhancing oversight by the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC).
Enhanced Oversight on Excise Goods
Under the new regulation, excisable goods whose excise duties have not yet been settled may be stored not only in Temporary Storage Facilities but also in Bonded Storage Areas. This expands oversight capabilities beyond the previous framework that limited storage to temporary facilities.
The rule also stipulates that all movement of excisable goods into factories or storage facilities must be accompanied by official excise transport documentation issued by relevant customs authorities. Once excise duties are paid, goods must be legally documented and protected accordingly.
These changes are expected to help customs officers better monitor the flow of alcoholic products, prevent tax evasion, and ensure that proper duty collection procedures are followed throughout the supply chain.
Risk-Based Supervision and Enforcement
In addition to documentation requirements, the new regulation empowers customs officials to conduct risk-based supervision of excisable goods movements, including incoming and outgoing flows, based on risk profiles or other considerations determined by supervising officers. This enables a more targeted and efficient approach to enforcement.
While the regulation increases scrutiny of commercial alcohol products, it includes exemptions for small-scale local producers. Traditional homemade fermented or distilled alcoholic beverages that are produced in Indonesia for subsistence purposes and not packaged for retail sale are not subject to the tightened controls.
Policy Objectives and Broader Context
The government’s move to strengthen excise supervision comes amid broader efforts to protect state revenue and enhance compliance with customs and tax laws. Recent reports show that Indonesian customs authorities have intensified inspections and seizures in 2025, with substantial actions taken against illegal tobacco products and untaxed alcoholic beverages — part of an overall push to curb illicit trade and safeguard the economy.
Finance Minister Purbaya’s updated regulatory approach reflects a shift toward more systematic and risk-informed oversight, aligning with global trends in customs modernization. As the new rules take effect in 2026, industry stakeholders, manufacturers, and logistics operators are expected to adapt their internal procedures to ensure full compliance.
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