112 Units Inspected, 29 Foreign-Flag Yachts Sealed by Customs

Meanwhile, officers have sealed 29 foreign-flagged tourist yachts,” said Agus DP, Head of the P2 Division of the Jakarta Customs Regional Office, to reporters on Saturday (11/4/2026).

Those yachts were firmly addressed through sealing because they are suspected of violating customs and tax regulations.

Agus explained that the total number of yachts inspected since the HVG patrol activity is 112 units, comprising 57 foreign-flagged yachts and 55 Indonesian-flagged tourist vessels.

He said that during the patrol, field officers found suspected violations, including yachts remaining in Indonesian territory despite their entry permits in the form of vessel declarations (VD) having expired.

Furthermore, the yachts present here were not solely used as tourist facilities by the owners or holders of the vessel declaration permits, but were rented out.

“Of course, the income obtained was not reported for income tax,” he clarified.

In addition, Agus continued, yachts that were imported and then sold domestically to Indonesian citizens (WNI) failed to fulfil import customs obligations for use in Indonesian customs areas.

“For yachts that did not commit the above violations, no sealing was carried out,” he emphasised.

Agus stressed that the HVG patrol activities with other commodities are still being conducted by the Jakarta Customs Regional Office. He said this patrol aims to ensure optimal state revenue from high-value goods.

“So far, they have not complied at all or only partially with customs obligations, so they must be regulated,” he stated.

Agus added that the HVG patrol activity is intended to ensure fiscal justice for all, so that those capable of purchasing HVG should play a greater role in state financial obligations in the form of import duties and taxes.

“In accordance with the President’s instructions to the Minister of Finance to ensure and use the law to safeguard the nation’s wealth,” he said.

However, Agus said that the exact amount of state losses cannot yet be disclosed to the public because it is still in the process of research or calculation between the Directorate General of Customs and Excise and the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP). He said officers need to be thorough and cautious in calculating the amount of losses due to suspected violations of customs and tax rules.

“The exact amount of state losses has not been calculated by us, because this requires in-depth investigation into the modus operandi of the responsible parties and the value of the goods. The principle of prudence is needed to determine its value,” he added.

Previously, the Head of the Jakarta Customs Regional Office, Hendri Darnadi, emphasised that the inspection is part of efforts to optimise state revenue from the circulation of luxury goods, eradicate the underground economy, and enforce fiscal equity for citizens.

“The lower class, MSMEs, even those buying motorbikes for their work, such as online ojek drivers, still pay duties and taxes, fulfilling their obligations on the motorbikes they buy. Should those buying high-value goods and luxury goods not pay according to their obligations?” said Hendri.