Jakarta Customs Authority Inspects Dozens of Yachts at Ancol Marina

Jakarta Customs Authority has inspected a number of privately owned cruise vessels and yachts, with 82 vessels in waters and berthed at Batavia Marina dock inspected.

Jakarta Customs Authority emphasised that the inspections are part of efforts to optimise state revenue from luxury goods circulation, combat the underground economy, and uphold fiscal equity for citizens.

“We are conducting this activity as a mandatory implementation of duties as directed by the Finance Minister and President Prabowo Subianto to optimise state revenue,” said Hendri Darnadi, Head of Jakarta Regional Customs Office, on Tuesday (17 March 2025).

“Lower-income citizens, micro and small enterprises, even those who purchase motorcycles for their work, such as online motorcycle taxi drivers, continue to pay duties and taxes and fulfil their obligations for the motorcycles they purchase. It cannot be that those who purchase high-value goods and luxury goods do not pay according to their obligations,” Darnadi added.

Regarding the yachts, the authority will ensure whether owners have complied with formal permits and customs obligations. This includes cases where vessels are suspected of not complying with import and customs regulations through temporary import schemes or the use of foreign flags.

“As for the results later, we are still investigating further,” he said.

Jakarta Customs Authority is committed to conducting customs and excise enforcement with relevant stakeholders. Similar inspection measures will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

The inspections are at minimum to verify the administration of imported and exported goods to ensure compliance with regulations. Beyond luxury goods, Jakarta Customs Authority will also focus on efforts to regulate the underground economy.

“In Jakarta’s territory, Jakarta Customs Authority will thoroughly search for activities or anything called underground economy in any form. We will attempt to reduce and combat what is called the underground economy. Hopefully this spirit will later become an inspiration for other customs authorities,” said Hendri.