After a long journey, the iPhone 16 Series has finally received the green light for official sales in Indonesia.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) has officially issued the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) certificate for 20 Apple products, consisting of 11 smartphones and 9 tablets. This certification signifies Apple’s compliance with Indonesian regulations after previously facing sanctions due to non-compliance between 2020 and 2023.
As part of its commitment, Apple has opted for Scheme 3 in its 2025-2028 proposal, which includes a US$160 million investment to establish a research and innovation center in Indonesia. This facility will be Apple’s second outside the U.S. and the first in Asia, strengthening its presence in the regional market.
One Step Closer to Official Launch
Although Apple has obtained the TKDN certificate, it still needs to secure postal and telecommunications (postel) certification from the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi). This certification is required before Apple products can receive the Import Product Registration Certificate (TPP Impor) from Kemenperin, which is then necessary to obtain an IMEI and Import Approval (PI) from the Ministry of Trade.
Currently, the iPhone 16 Series is undergoing postel certification, with its TKDN meeting the minimum requirement of 40 percent. Apple has submitted its certification through the OSS system and is still in the queue for final approval before the devices can officially be sold in Indonesia.
iPhone 16 Models Coming to Indonesia
The licensing process is nearly complete, and five new iPhone models are now listed on the TKDN website of Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin). Here are the certified devices:
- iPhone 16 – A3287
- iPhone 16 Plus – A3290
- iPhone 16 Pro – A3293
- iPhone 16 Pro Max – A3296
- iPhone 16e – A3409
iPhone 16's Long Journey to the Indonesian Market
Bringing the iPhone 16 Series to Indonesia was no easy feat. Apple initially failed to meet the TKDN requirements, leading to a sales ban in the country. Several proposed solutions—ranging from investments in education academies to the production of AirTag accessories—were rejected by the government.
After lengthy negotiations, an agreement was finally reached at the end of February 2024. Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang confirmed that with the signing of an MoU and Apple’s investment commitments, the iPhone 16 could soon enter the market.
Interestingly, Apple remains the only brand allowed to sell imported smartphones without establishing a manufacturing plant in Indonesia. This is made possible by the company’s innovative TKDN scheme, which focuses on developing training and development centers. Unlike its competitors, who comply with TKDN through manufacturing and software development, Apple has opted for a strategic investment approach to secure its presence in Indonesia.
