Customs Seals Four Foreign Tourist Vessels for Violating Tax Regulations at Marina Beach

The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) and the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of the Ministry of Finance have sealed four foreign tourist vessels at Pantai Mutiara, North Jakarta. The four vessels are suspected of violating regulations on import duty and tax exemption facilities in Indonesia.

“Preliminary examination results show that out of the six vessels we inspected, we sealed four,” said the Head of Section II Enforcement of the Jakarta Customs Region Office, Siswo Kristyanto, to reporters on Friday (10/4/2026).

He explained that the vessels are foreign tourist ships that received temporary import facilities, namely exemption from import duties and taxes. According to Siswo, the vessels are intended for recreational activities by tourists in Indonesian waters.

“To date, there is suspicion that the facilities have been misused, with the vessels being rented out or already sold to Indonesian citizens, thereby avoiding import duty and tax collections,” he revealed.

The four sealed foreign tourist vessels originate from Malaysia and Singapore. Siswo stated that the two unsealed vessels have had their administration checked and resolved with proper customs documents.

“We emphasise that collaboration with our tax colleagues aims to explore and increase national revenue potential,” Siswo stressed.

The Directorate General of Taxes is currently investigating the amount of state losses caused by the alleged violations of import duty and tax regulations on the foreign tourist vessels. Siswo explained that the estimated price for one small-sized yacht is around Rp 10 billion.

“We urge business actors to comply with regulations in both customs and taxation fields. We will continue to monitor foreign tourist vessels that we suspect of violations,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of Intelligence Section of the North Jakarta Directorate General of Taxes Region Office, Pujiyadi, affirmed that his side will continue collaboration to the maximum extent so that the presence of luxury vessels or yachts benefits national revenue.

“I hope the ownership and utilisation of these yacht vessels comply with applicable tax and customs laws in Indonesia,” he clarified.