DJBC Explains Rules on Hajj Pilgrims' Cigarette Allowances
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) of the Ministry of Finance has stated that there are provisions regarding cigarettes brought by Indonesian Hajj pilgrims.
Head of Import Section III of DJBC Ministry of Finance, Chinde Marjuang Praja, during a media briefing on Customs Services and Facilities for Hajj Pilgrims held virtually in Jakarta on Thursday, explained that customs regimes in many countries generally regulate imported goods more than exports.
In that context, Indonesia regulates excise exemptions for cigarette products, but with a maximum limit of 200 sticks.
“So, when Hajj pilgrims return from Saudi Arabia to Indonesia bringing more than 200 cigarettes, the excess will be destroyed,” said Chinde.
Furthermore, other processed tobacco products are limited to a maximum of 100 grams or equivalent, solid electronic cigarettes to a maximum of 140 sticks or 40 capsules, open-system liquid electronic cigarettes to a maximum of 30 millilitres, or closed-system liquid electronic cigarettes to a maximum of 12 millilitres for passengers aged 18 and above.
If a passenger brings more than one type of CHT item, the excise exemption is granted proportionally.
Meanwhile, for cigarettes as export luggage, the Government does not regulate any restrictions. However, Chinde reminded Hajj pilgrims to pay attention to the policies applicable in the destination country, including Saudi Arabia.
In general, DJBC provides exemptions from import duties and import taxes on luggage or shipped goods for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season.
Regular Hajj pilgrims receive full exemption facilities for all their luggage. Whereas for special Hajj pilgrims, the government sets a limit for import duty exemption with a customs value or Free on Board (FOB) maximum of USD 2,500.
Excess value will be subject to import duty collection of 10 percent and Value Added Tax (VAT) as per regulations, while Income Tax (PPh) is exempted.
The excess will be charged import duty at a flat rate of 7.5 percent and VAT as per regulations. PPh remains exempted in this scheme.