Car Shipping to Indonesia
from the United Kingdom
Indonesia has strict vehicle import regulations. The Ship Cars provides container shipping to Jakarta and Surabaya for qualifying importers. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Indonesia from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Indonesia is priced per vehicle and route — request a free quote for a fixed price. 28–38 days to Jakarta from Southampton. Vehicles are shipped by container to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Surabaya. The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Indonesia: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Indonesia
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Surabaya in about 28–38 days to Jakarta from Southampton. Prices depend on vehicle size and method — see our car shipping costs.
This route is served mainly by container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Indonesia
Quick answer: Trucks usually ship on flat-rack or open-top containers to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Surabaya, priced by dimensions and weight. Transit is about 28–38 days to Jakarta from Southampton.
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Indonesia age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Indonesia
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship on flat-rack containers or as break-bulk to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Surabaya. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Indonesia, inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Indonesia vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Used car imports heavily restricted — generally only new vehicles permitted.
- Import duty 50%.
- Luxury goods tax 10–125%.
- VAT 11%.
- Import licence (API) required.
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- SNI certificate
- API (import licence)
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Indonesia & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Indonesia?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Indonesia, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
Container
Transit Time
28–38 days to Jakarta
Ports
Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Surabaya
Starting From
£2,200
Overview
Indonesia has strict vehicle import regulations. The Ship Cars provides container shipping to Jakarta and Surabaya for qualifying importers.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping only to Indonesian ports.
Transit Time
28–38 days to Jakarta from Southampton.
Import Regulations
Used car imports heavily restricted — generally only new vehicles permitted. Import duty 50%. Luxury goods tax 10–125%. VAT 11%. Import licence (API) required.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- SNI certificate
- API (import licence)
Costs & Fees
Container from £2,200–£3,500. Import duty 50%. VAT 11%. Luxury tax 10–125%.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Indonesia from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Indonesia every month. Asia is a highly regulated but premium-priced corridor for UK car exports, with strong demand from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan for right-hand-drive vehicles, and tightly controlled markets in India, China and Vietnam. Typical clients on this lane include Singapore and Hong Kong dealers, alongside private owners relocating to Indonesia and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Indonesia corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Indonesia customs.
Vehicles depart from Southampton, Bristol (Portbury), Felixstowe and arrive at Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Surabaya via direct Far East rotation via Colombo and Singapore. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 28–38 days to jakarta from southampton, supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Indonesia car shipping works
Every shipment to Indonesia follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Southampton, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) (and onward feeder to Surabaya where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Indonesia.
RORO to Indonesia
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Indonesia. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Jakarta (Tanjung Priok). RORO shipping to Indonesia — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Indonesia
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Surabaya. Dedicated container shipping to Indonesia.
Indonesia ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Indonesia are typically routed through Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) as the lead discharge port, with Surabaya available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Indonesia and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)
- Port of Surabaya
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Indonesia import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Indonesia is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Indonesia customs schedule before quoting.
- Strict homologation and emission standards (Euro 4–6)
- Carnet de Passage in selected markets
- Right-hand-drive advantage for South and East Asia
- Container shipping via Singapore, Port Klang and Hong Kong
Document checklist for Indonesia
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- SNI certificate
- API (import licence)
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Indonesia import guides and articles, our UK and Indonesia customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Who ships to Indonesia
- • Returning Indonesia residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Indonesia
- • Asia car dealers and Indonesia re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Indonesia
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Indonesia
• Specialist UK-to-Indonesia corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Indonesia pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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