Inspection takes time
BKIPMBKIPM Mataram physically inspects every pearl shipment leaving Lombok, domestic and export. It belongs in your timeline, not the fine print.
Loose South Sea pearls and finished jewelry, exported under full Indonesian compliance by insured air freight on FOB or CIF terms, with a written quotation and landed-cost estimate first.
Written quotation usually within two working days.
Four documents plus the correct tariff line, as of 2026. Your quotation restates the current set.
| Document | Issued by | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Persetujuan Ekspor | KKP, under Ministerial Regulation | Authorises the pearl export |
| Sertifikat Mutu | Accredited quality-control channel | Certifies shipment quality |
| Health Certificate | BKIPM Mataram | Issued after physical inspection |
| Certificate of Origin | Trade ministry channel | Origin proof, where required |
| HS classification | Customs declaration | 7101210000 unworked; 7101220000 worked |
Persetujuan Ekspor
Sertifikat Mutu
Health Certificate
Certificate of Origin
HS classification
In 2023, cultivated pearl shipments from Lombok's waters passed IDR 507.9 billion, exports above IDR 430.5 billion of it, up from IDR 209.2 billion in 2022.
Indicative as of 2026, quoted per grade and size. Grades come from inspection or certificates.
| Option | Typical timeline | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| Loose Lombok pearls, commercial grades | Documents 5–10 working days; air 1–2 days to Hong Kong or Singapore | IDR 100,000–500,000/g |
| High-grade loose pearls | Same track, extra days for certificates | Up to IDR 5,000,000/g |
| Single statement pearls | In mixed lots or separately | USD 2–7,500 per piece |
| Finished jewelry (HS 7101220000) | Lead time quoted per order | Per design and grade |
| OEM and wholesale programs | Repeat shipments clear faster | Tiered per volume |
Loose Lombok pearls, commercial grades
High-grade loose pearls
Single statement pearls
Finished jewelry (HS 7101220000)
OEM and wholesale programs
The Indonesian Pearl Cultivation Association reported Lombok prices rising from USD 5 to USD 16.3 per gram around 2011–2012. No trend is promised.
Both work. The choice decides who books freight and who carries the risk in the air. We quote both side by side, with destination duties included where we can verify them.
Insurance is not optional: a single 100-gram parcel of mid-grade loose pearls can carry the value of a car.
Nothing moves on a verbal agreement.
Colour, size band, shape, grade, quantity and destination airport.
Per-grade pricing plus a landed-cost estimate for your incoterm, usually within two working days.
Video inspection of the actual lot, with certificates where applicable. Payment terms fixed in writing.
KKP approval, Sertifikat Mutu, BKIPM inspection and Health Certificate, plus Certificate of Origin where needed.
Airway bill and document pack sent before arrival, so your broker clears without a storage day.
Unsure about your destination?
Name the airport and the BD desk checks what your customs needs.
Ask the desk
Colour, size band, grade expectation, quantity and destination airport. Per-grade pricing and a landed-cost estimate come back in writing.