We have discussed about the new regulation of SNI household electronic, and now we also need to discuss about the SNI exemption letter for household electronic products. As we already know that the regulation for SNI household electronics has determined type of household electronics products that categorized as SNI mandatory. However, not all types of household electronic products must be processed for SNI certification. The Ministry of Industry has issued a new regulation for type of household electronic products that out of scope of SNI mandatory.
In this article we will discuss all about new regulation of SNI exemption letter specifically for household electronic products.
What is SNI exemption letter?
The Ministry of Industry is policy maker for SNI mandatory for household electronic products. Based on new regulation of PERMENPERIN No. 7 year 2025 about SNI mandatory household electronic products, around eleven type of household electronic products below are within the scope of SNI mandatory.
- Air conditioner
- Washing machine
- Refrigerator
- Water pump
- Submersible water pump
- Electric and steam iron
- Electric blender, electric juicer, electric mixer, chopper, and food processor
- Rice cooker
- Electric kettle
- Immersion water heater
- Water dispenser
The implementation of SNI mandatory for household electronic products can be exempted if a household electronic product has its own standards and different scope from SNI mandatory products. For example, only vertical showcase is classified as SNI mandatory products, so other than vertical showcase, such as counter top showcase, can apply for an SNI exemption letter. This exemption from SNI mandatory is proven by the ownership of an SNI exemption letter issued by the Ministry of Industry.
Household electronic products out of scope of SNI mandatory
Importers can apply for an SNI exemption letter if their household electronic product to be imported are outside the scope of SNI mandatory products. Here are some criteria of household electronic products that has different scope from SNI mandatory.
| HS code | Description | Within the scope of SNI mandatory | Out of scope of SNI mandatory |
| Air conditioner | |||
| 8415.10.20 | With a cooling capacity not exceeding 21.10 kW | Split air conditioners including multisplit, window, and/or portable with a cooling capacity of up to 3 PK (2700 BTU/h or 7913 Watts) and a rated electrical voltage of no more than 250 V | 1). Apart from air conditioners regulated in the scope of SNI mandatory 2). Evaporator air cooler 3). Floor standing type air conditioner 4). Cassette, ducting, suspended type air conditioner 5). Variable refrigerant flow |
| Refrigerator | |||
| 8418.10.31 | Household type, with a capacity not exceeding 230 l | Refrigerator and electric freezer with gross volume not more than 400 liters and electrical voltage not more than 250 V, including vertical showcase | 1). Apart from refrigerators and electric freezers regulated in the scope of SNI mandatory 2). Showcases other than vertical types |
| 8418.10.32 | Household type, with a capacity not exceeding 230 l | ||
| 8418.10.91 | Display cases, display cases and the like, equipped with a cooler with a capacity exceeding 200 l | ||
| 8418.10.99 | Others | ||
| 8418.21.10 | With a capacity not exceeding 230 l | ||
| 8418.21.90 | Others | ||
| 8418.30.10 | With a capacity not exceeding 200 l | ||
| 8418.30.90 | Others | ||
| 8418.40.10 | With a capacity not exceeding 200 l | ||
| 8418.40.90 | Others | ||
| 8418.50.19 | Others | ||
| 8418.50.99 | Others | ||
| Washing machine | |||
| 8450.11.10 | Has a dry linen capacity not exceeding 6 kg | Washing machine, either single tube or double tube, with a dry linen capacity of no more than 16 kg with an electrical voltage of no more than 250 V | Apart from washing machines regulated in the scope of SNI mandatory |
| 8450.11.90 | Others | ||
| 8450.12.10 | Has a dry linen capacity not exceeding 6 kg | ||
| 8450.12.90 | Others | ||
| 8450.19.11 | Has a dry linen capacity not exceeding 6 kg | ||
| 8450.19.19 | Others | ||
| 8450.20.00 | Machines with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg | ||
| Electric blender, electric juicer, electric mixer, chopper, and food processor | |||
| 8509.40.00 | Food grinders and mixers, fruit or vegetable juice extractors | Electric blender, electric juicer, electric mixer, chopper, and food processor with an electrical voltage of no more than 250 V | 1). Apart from electric blenders, electric juicers, electric mixers, choppers and food processors regulated in the scope of SNI mandatory 2). Meat grinder 3). Coffee grinder |
| Water dispenser | |||
| 8516.10.11 | Water dispenser that is only equipped with a water heater, for household use | Water dispensers are only equipped with a water heating system, and water dispensers are equipped with a water heating and cooling system, including one that is integrated with a water purification unit with an electrical voltage of no more than 250 V. | 1). Apart from water dispenser regulated in the scope of SNI mandatory 2). Water heater |
| 8516.10.19 | Others | ||
| 8421.21.11 | Filtering machines and apparatus for household purposes | ||
| Immersion water heater | |||
| 8516.10.30 | Immersion water heater | Immersion water heater with electric voltage not more than 250 V | Apart from immersion water heater regulated within the scope of SNI mandatory |
| Submersible water pump | |||
| 8413.70.31 | With an inlet diameter not exceeding 200 mm | Submersible water pump for household and similar purposes with an electrical voltage of no more than 250 V for a single phase with an input electrical power of no more than 1500 watts or a maximum pipe size of 1.5 inches | 1). Apart from submersible water pumps regulated within the scope of SNI mandatory 2). Aquarium pumps 3). Garden pond pumps 4). Fountain push pumps 5). Mud pumps 5). Table fountain water pumps |
| Water pump | |||
| 8413.70.41 | With an inlet diameter not exceeding 200 mm, electrically operated | Water pumps with a liquid temperature not exceeding 90 C for household and similar purposes using an electrical voltage of no more than 250 V for a single phase with an electrical output power of no more than 1000 watts or a maximum depth of 50 meters, including vertical pumps and booster pumps. | Apart from water pumps regulated within the scope of SNI mandatory |
| 8413.70.91 | With an inlet diameter not exceeding 200 mm | ||
| 8413.81.13 | Water pump with a flow rate not exceeding 8000 m3/hour, operated electrically | ||
| Electric and steam iron | |||
| 8516.40.90 | Others | Electric and steam irons including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler with a capacity of not more than 5 liters, for household use with an electrical voltage of not more than 250 V using electrical power of not more than 100 watts. | 1). Apart from electric irons regulated within the scope of SNI mandatory 2). Portable garment steamer (fabric steamer) |
| Rice cooker | |||
| 8516.60.10 | Rice cooker | Rice cooker with a volume of up to 3 liters or an input power of up to 100 watts, including rice cookers and warmers and their combinations and which use the pressure working principle, including slow cookers | Apart from rice cookers regulated within the scope of SNI mandatory |
| Electric kettle | |||
| 8516.79.10 | Kettle | Electric kettle with a rated capacity not exceeding 10 liters, including multi-purpose electric panics with an electric voltage of not more than 250 V | Apart from the electric kettle regulated within the scope of SNI mandatory |
| 8516.79.90 | Others | ||
How to process SNI exemption letter?
In order to obtain an SNI exemption letter, importers must submit an application to the Ministry of Industry. Submission of SNI exemption letter is done electronically through the SIINas system. Therefore, it is important for importers to have a SIINas account before processing the application of SNI exemption letter.
The process of submitting an SNI exemption letter is done by filling in data and uploading documents in the importer’s SIINas account. Following are the required data and documents that need to be prepared before submitting the application of SNI exemption letter.
| Data | Document |
| 1). HS code number 2). Type of products 3). Brand of products 4). Specification of products 5). Purpose of use 6). Import period or production period 7). Port of origin and port of destination | 1). Application letter for issuance of SNI exemption letter 2). Business licensing documents 3). Statement letter 4). Product photos at least 4 sides 5). Product brochure for finished products 6). Brand certificate 7). LSPro assessment report |
LSPro assessment report for SNI exemption letter
Based on the new regulation, submission of SNI exemption letter for household electronic products require importers to upload LSPro assessment report. For submission of SNI exemption letter, LSPro that issue the assessment report must be designated for household electronic products according to KEPMENPERIN No. 2583 year 2025.
Based on the regulation, there are 8 LSPro for SNI household electronic products that can be used for LSPro assessment process. The appointed LSPro for SNI household electronic products can issue LSPro assessment report for the needs of SNI exemption letter application. Following is a list of LSPro designated for household electronic product category for both SNI mandatory and SNI exemption letter process.
- Baristand Surabaya
- B4T Bandung
- BSPJI Jakarta
- LSPro PPMB
- Vertex Global Indonesia
- Qualis Indonesia
- SUCOFINDO
- TUV Rheinland Indonesia
The LSPro assessment process for SNI exemption letter application will be carried out by verifying documents and testing samples if necessary. In the document verification process, LSPro will request several documents below for product assessment:
- Photos of the product at least showing the front, back, right and left sides.
- Brochure or product catalog related to product technical specifications.
- Third party test results use different standards from the SNI mandatory standards, if any.
If LSPro still cannot make a decision during the document verification stage, then LSPro can conduct sample testing. Sample testing must also be carried out in a laboratory that has been appointed based on the same regulations as the appointment of LSPro. Generally, each LSPro already has their laboratory that is also appointed to conduct the sample testing for SNI household electronic products.
What importers need to do after obtaining SNI exemption letter?
If SNI exemption letter has been issued by the Ministry of Industry, importers need to report the realization of imports on the SIINas system. This import realization reporting must be done at least once a month.
Importers that already received SNI exemption letter but do not report the realization of imports as requested will be subject to administrative sanctions in the form of rejection of SNI exemption letter application for the following year.
Conclusion
Processing the SNI exemption letter can be quite challenging, especially if the importer does not have a connection with LSPro. Dimulti has experience assisting importers with the process, from document preparation to import realization reporting. Therefore, please don’t hesitate to contact us by sending an inquiry to info@narmadi.com if you have any questions related to the SNI exemption letter.
