In the context of the Indonesian Ministry of Trade (Kementerian Perdagangan), Form A, B, D, and E refer to different types of Certificates of Origin (Surat Keterangan Asal / SKA) used to secure preferential or non-preferential tariff treatments when exporting goods. These documents verify that your products comply with specific Rules of Origin (CoO).

 

They are issued and managed electronically through the Ministry of Trade's e-SKA portal.

 

Breakdown of Export Forms A, B, D, and E

SKA ( Certificate of Origin ) Form A

• TypeTarget Destination / Agreement
• Developed nations (e.g., EU, Japan, Canada, USA)
• Purpose & Tariff Benefit
• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Used to claim tax exemptions or heavily reduced import duties in developed countries

 

SKA ( Certificate of Origin )   Form B

• TypeTarget Destination / Agreement
• Worldwide (Any destination country)
• Purpose & Tariff Benefit
• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP):
• Non-Preferential Certificate: Functions purely as standard proof of Indonesian origin without special tariff discounts.

 

SKA  ( Certificate of Origin ) Form D

• TypeTarget Destination / Agreement
• ASEAN Member States (e.g., Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand)
• Purpose & Tariff Benefit
• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP):
• ATIGA (ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement): Grants a 0% to 5% preferential import tariff between
• ASEAN countries.

 

SKA ( Certificate of Origin )  Form E

• TypeTarget Destination / Agreement
• China
• Purpose & Tariff Benefit
• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP):

 

ACFTA (ASEAN-China Free Trade Area): Secures preferential or eliminated import custom tariffs for Indonesian goods entering China.

 

Mandatory Requirements to Obtain Forms A, B, D, or E

 

To apply for any of these certificates through the Ministry of Trade, an exporter must submit the following digital documents

• Business Identification Number (NIB): Serves as your primary export identity.

• Commercial Invoice & Packing List: Detailing the transaction value and quantity.

• Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB): Proof of international cargo shipment.

• Export Customs Declaration (PEB): The official approval from Indonesian Customs (CEISA).

 

Cost Structure Calculation: Specifically required for Preferential Forms (D and E) to prove that the manufacturing process meets the minimum local/regional content criteria.

 

Step-by-Step Issuance Process

• Register Access: Create an exporter account on the e-SKA Kemendag Portal using your NIB and Tax ID (NPWP).

• Submit Cost Structure: Input the raw material costs to verify the origin percentage (for Forms A, D, and E).

• Draft Document: Fill out the requested template (Form A, B, D, or E) online.

• Verification: The designated local Issuing Authority (IPSKA) will review your application.

Electronic Approval: Once approved, the document is digitally signed and can be printed or sent directly via the ASEAN Single Window (for Form D).

 

If you are currently processing a shipment, let me know the specific product you are exporting and the destination country so I can clarify which exact rules of origin apply to your cargo.