Indonesia – importation of horticultural products,
animals and animal products

Status Report regarding implementation of
the dsb recommendations and rulings
by Indonesia

Addendum

The following communication, dated 13 March 2025, from the delegation of Indonesia to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

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Indonesia submits its status report on DS477/DS478 in line with Article 21.6 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU).

Indonesia reiterates its commitment to implementing the Dispute Settlement Body’s (DSB) recommendations and rulings. To this end, Indonesia has enacted significant regulatory adjustments, including amending relevant laws and ministerial regulations to eliminate the measures at issue. These changes include the removal of restrictions related to the harvest period, import realization requirements, six-month harvest requirements, reference prices, domestic purchasing requirement, and self-sufficiency policies.

Indonesia acknowledges the concerns expressed by the complainants in the previous meetings and reaffirms that its import policies are structured to facilitate trade in a manner consistent with WTO rules while ensuring they do not create undue trade restrictions.

In this regard, Indonesia remains open to engaging in constructive dialogue with New Zealand and the United States to explore mutually beneficial solutions and bring resolution to this long-standing dispute.

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