SHIPMENT
Shipping costs can only be given if we know which model(s) have been chosen since the shipping costs largely depend on the volume and/or weight of the unit(s), which differ for each model.
Cargo
Stuffing volume and weight of the container
HS code
Export regulations for wooden houses
V_legal system
If you wish us to ship the goods our company will engage a cargo forwarder we are familiar with and have already shipped many of our units. This cargo forwarder knows how we want to have your precious goods packed and stuffed. However, if you wish to engage a cargo forwarder by yourself feel free to search the internet with the key phrase "Bali cargo forwarders". You will find a list of over 100 companies. Take your pick.
If you would like to involve our company and have us arrange your shipment we will coordinate and supervise the packing and stuffing of the container. The cargo forwarder will have to sign a document showing proof and evidence that all items were collected and properly packed following our instructions and protocol. We will also monitor the stuffing of the container so that the parts first needed are stuffed at the back of the container. To cover our costs we will add a percentage of 10% of the estimated cost for the ocean freight (hence not over the total of the shipping cost).
Stuffing volume and weight of the container
The container stuffing volume can roughly be estimated by applying our arbitrary formula: Total of floor area(s) (m2) of the unit x 0.95 metric tons/m2 which equals the approximate stuffing volume. For the payload: Total of the floor area(s) (m2) x 0.6 metric tons/m2 which equals the estimated payload. The payload for a 20 ft container shall not exceed 25 metric tons (*). The payload for a 40 ft container shall not exceed 27,6 metric tons.(*).
(*) This may vary from country to country
If you wish to know the import duties you need to pay, you need to read this:
International transactions are now much easier with the use of the Harmonized System Code, or HS Code. The HS Code is applied globally. The Harmonized System or referred to as HS is a list of goods classification laid systematically to facilitate import tariffs, trading transactions, transport and statistics. Currently, the classification of goods in Indonesia is based on the Harmonized System and is applied in a list of tariffs called the Indonesia Customs Tariff Book.
In order to be informed what the applicable import duty (in %) will be for a wooden prefab house at the country of destination, one needs to contact the appropriate authority which can be the Ministry of Forestry, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Economic Affairs or Customs.
The general HS code for wooden houses is HS 4407****. The **** stands for the code which may be required to indicate the type of wood. The HS code for hardwood differs, based on the type of wood species. The HS code for the core board is 4412 . The HS code for the steel connectors (anchors, steel base plates) is 8302.
The exact code can only be provided by the cargo forwarder, however, the above-mentioned codes may help you in obtaining some information from the authorities about import duties.
On average import duties for wooden prefab houses will be in the range of 15% to 25% split into a VAT part and an import duty part. A wooden prefab house is exempt from export tax.
Export regulations for wooden houses
The Government of Indonesia has recently imposed a new export regulation for manufacturers of wooden houses and gazebos stating that all companies producing such products shall have a valid production/operation license in place. This license number shall be added to a form that regulates and approves the endorsement of the shipment. If such a number is not available the shipment will not leave. Our company is in possession of such a license.
V_legal system
The new legal export system for timber became compulsory in January 2013, called the V-legal system, which in broad lines has been developed in response to increasingly rigorous anti-illegal timber legislation in key markets. In addition it is no longer allowed to partly pre-assemble a unit (as to save time) but shall be pre-erected in full scale at the manufacturer's yard the drawings, to be verified by a company acting on behalf of the Government. This new regulation will affect the supply (lead) time and costs. The cost for a V-legal certificate are explained < here >.
