Draft Article 15 calls for an authentic importer appointment deed executed before an Indonesian notary. An ordinary appointment letter should not be assumed equivalent. This guide helps manufacturers, importers and trademark owners assemble relevant evidence before choosing their Indonesian battery SNI compliance pathway.
Understanding notarized automotive battery importer appointment
Draft Article 15 calls for an authentic importer appointment deed executed before an Indonesian notary. An ordinary appointment letter should not be assumed equivalent.
An import structure can involve four separate parties: overseas manufacturer, trademark owner, Indonesian Authorized Representative (AR) and physical importer. One legal entity may hold more than one role where permitted, but appointment evidence and eligibility should still be evaluated separately.
How the draft requirements affect the assessment
Under the draft, the vehicle-assembly importer route refers to KBLI 29100 and/or 30911 with restrictions on redistribution; the aftermarket route refers to KBLI 46620 and/or 46633 and a vehicle-brand owner distribution agreement or authorised equivalent. A battery brand contract is not automatically a vehicle trademark agreement.
Before saying a product is mandatory, exempt or fully compliant, compare the facts with the technical SNI and the enacted regulation. If the legal document is still a draft, make that status explicit to the client.
Practical initial checklist
Request these four evidence groups from the manufacturer or importer before selecting an application route:
- Verify AR identity and its supporting document before choosing a certification route.
- Verify importer identity and its supporting document before choosing a certification route.
- Verify signatory authority and its supporting document before choosing a certification route.
- Verify notarised deed and its supporting document before choosing a certification route.
Questions to ask during an inquiry
For notarized automotive battery importer appointment, start by asking whether one or multiple production sites are involved, which legal entity is responsible, and whether all documentary evidence points to the same entity. Verify the answers against source documents rather than relying solely on a short commercial message.
For this specific topic, first verify AR identity, followed by importer identity. A discrepancy may change the required documents or the appropriate consulting pathway.
Administrative risks and next actions
If signatory authority is not available, record it as unverified rather than assuming application readiness. Partner assurances must not be presented as approval from an authority or certification body.
Biruni Consulting can assist with an initial information review, identify documentation gaps and support coordination under the regulation actually in force. Testing outcomes, certification decisions, administrative validation and completion dates cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is most important about notarized automotive battery importer appointment?
Draft Article 15 calls for an authentic importer appointment deed executed before an Indonesian notary. An ordinary appointment letter should not be assumed equivalent.
Which documents should be prepared first?
Start with AR identity, importer identity, signatory authority. Review original evidence instead of assuming compliance.
Can a certification decision or completion date be guaranteed?
No. The enacted regulatory status, product scope, factory documents and responsible-body decisions must all be verified.
Related Reading
- SNI Certification Services for Car and Motorcycle Batteries in Indonesia
- SNI 38:2025 Car Battery Requirements in Indonesia
- SNI 4326:2025 Motorcycle Battery Requirements in Indonesia
Automotive Battery SNI Consultation
For an initial assessment, prepare a model list and specifications, manufacturer identity, management-system certificates, trademark documents and your proposed Authorized Representative/importer arrangement. Biruni Consulting can review the documentation and identify the next regulatory steps.
Regulatory status: SNI 38:2025 and SNI 4326:2025 are BSN technical standards. Draft mandatory-SNI provisions must be verified against the enacted regulation, if any. Certification outcomes and timelines are not guaranteed.