Five Harley-Davidson motorcycles and 20 frames seized by Indonesian authorities

A collection of five Harley-Davidson motorcycles and 20 frames have been seized in Indonesia, with authorities launching an investigation into the potentially illegal shipment from China. 

According to reports, officials discovered the illegal shipment container during an inspection at Tanjung Priok Port, which is located in North Jakarta.

The case has been put under administrative review, although it has not advanced to being a criminal case yet. All five motorcycles have been confirmed as used bikes, while the 20 frames are all for Harley-Davidson models.

The reason this could be an illegal shipment is because Indonesia has strict regulations regarding the commercial import of used vehicles. There are limited exceptions to this, however, it is largely prohibited. The law is in place to protect domestic manufacturing and prevent tax avoidance by means of importing used motor vehicles.

Three importing companies are currently being investigated over the shipment container, including PAS, which has allegedly imported two of the used motorcycles. TSS is reported to have imported the other three bikes, while it’s claimed that HPM is responsible for the 20 frames.

Authorities have so far inspected import documents and carried out interviews with the companies summoned. Customs are also working together with the Tanjung Priok Port police force. 

Adhang Noegroho Adhi, Head of the Tanjung Priok Customs and Excise Main Service Office, said this about the ongoing case:

"The entry of illegal goods like this has the potential to damage the domestic market and the national automotive industry.”

The goods have since been classified as State-Controlled Goods, while Adhang went on to say that “"we cannot yet confirm whether they will be auctioned or destroyed. We will first report to the DJKN for guidance."

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