Shipping Your Possessions to Indonesia

The following documents are required by Indonesian Customs to clear shipments into Indonesia:

For Foreigners Moving to Indonesia:

Original passport
Original ITAS (residency permit) which is formerly called KIM/S, with minimum validity of 12 months.
Original IMTA (working permit), with minimum validity of 12 months.
Original Packing List
Original Bill of Lading or Airway Bill

Have been out of Indonesia for at least 1 year with gainful employment, proven with the statement letter from your employer
Obtain a Reference letter from the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate at origin stating the reason for and duration of staying overseas.
Must have packing list which certified by the Embassy prior departure
Original Passport
Original Bill of Lading or Airway Bill

Proof of diplomatic status, Dinas passport
Diplomatic (Embassy): Form PP-8, which the Embassy in Jakarta applies for from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kementerian Luar Negeri or Menlu). It takes about 2-3 weeks to obtain the form.
Semi-Diplomatic (i.e.:UN, UNICEF, WHO): Form PP-19, approved by the Indonesian State-Secretary (Sekretariat Negara). It takes about 2-3 weeks to obtain the form.
Original Packing List
Original Bill of Lading of Airway Bill

Original certificate by Veterinarian (from country of origin) issued within 5 days of arrival in Indonesia
Original Rabies vaccination certificate issued at least 30 days prior the pet arrival in Indonesia (but not older than 1 year)
Import Permit in Indonesia (to apply this permit takes 10 working days at least) and the pet should not arrive in Indonesia before the import permit is on hand
Copy of owner’s passport
Original Vaccination Record

Note: Pets are only allowed to be imported from countries that are designated as ‘Rabies-Free’ at time of importation.

Items which will cause problems in clearing your shipment through customs:

Anything new or in an original factory carton and which appears new is dutiable (all items should have been used by the importer for at least one year).
Motor vehicles (incl. motorcycles) are strictly prohibited except for the holders of Diplomatic and Semi-Diplomatic visas (Dinas)
DVDs, CDs, videos etc. can be imported in reasonable quantities providing they are not new, pornographic or politically sensitive.
Statues are very sensitive items. If they are suspected as pre historical statues, then customs will hold them and take them to Indonesian Directorate of History and Archeology to be examined.
Any major electrical item which are not in reasonable quantity.
Any item which is motorized (motorcycle, jet-ski, etc.).
Anything which is not customarily found in a home.
Alcohol (wine & liquor & beer) and pornography will be confiscated.
Food items – Only non perishable food items maybe imported in small amounts.
Alcohol and pornography will be confiscated.
Firearms and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited – punishment is severe.

Goods that are duty free for entry into the country are allowed only under the following conditions:

Every shipper is entitled of one sea Shipment and one air shipment.
Arrival of the shipment/s in Indonesia must be within 3 months of the date the shipper arrives in Indonesia (per immigration Admission Stamp in your passport).
All items must have been used by the person importing them for a period of 12 months prior to entry into Indonesia.
A shipment should only include reasonable amount of major appliances and home entertainment electronics (based on customs official interpretation).

Source: http://www.expat.or.id/info/movelegaldocs.html