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 5 September 2023, 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 provides a status report in DS477/DS478 in accordance with Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Indonesia would like to further convey that it has implemented the DSB's rulings and recommendations in these disputes through the implementation of Law No. 6/2023 on the Stipulation of the Government Regulation in lieu of Law No. 2/2022 on Job Creation with regard to Measure 18 on self-sufficiency as well as Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Trade Regulations on Measures 1-17, such as harvest period restriction, import realization requirement, six-month harvest requirement, reference price, and domestic purchase requirement.

Indonesia acknowledges the complainants' concerns regarding the Commodity Balance mechanism. Its purpose is to facilitate trade through the establishment of an integrated national database system.

Indonesia stands ready to work with New Zealand and the United States to find amicable solutions for these disputes.