The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) Explains that Sanitary Napkins Are Subject to an Effective VAT of 11% - Makro Katadata.co.id
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Feminine sanitary napkins traded in Indonesia are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) with an effective burden of 11%.
JAKARTA — Discussions about the sanitary napkin tax suddenly became popular on social media at the end of October 2026. This is because sanitary napkins are still subject to Value Added Tax (VAT), even though they are a basic need for women...
Women's sanitary napkin products are Taxable Goods (BKP) which are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) in accordance with applicable tax regulations.
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) of the Ministry of Finance emphasized that women's sanitary napkins are Taxable Goods (BKP) which are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) in accordance with applicable tax regulations.
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