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 15 January 2024, 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 these disputes in accordance with Article 21.6 of the DSU.

In early 2023, Indonesia adopted Law No. 6/2023 on the Stipulation of the Government Regulation in lieu of Law No. 2/2022 on Job Creation. It was an integral part of our effort in the implementation of the recommendations and rulings in this dispute with regard to self-sufficiency.

In relation to Measures 1-17, Indonesia has made significant adjustments to its import policies following the amendments to the relevant regulations of the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Trade. Indonesia firmly believes that these adjustments effectively revoked measures at issue, including harvest period, import realization requirement, six-month harvest requirement, reference price, and domestic purchase.

Considering the interests expressed by the complainants on Indonesia's Commodity Balance mechanism, as informed in previous meetings, it serves as a tool to facilitate, streamline, and expedite trade activities without imposing additional burdens or restrictive effects on trade.

Indonesia continues to reiterate its strong commitment to implement the recommendation and rulings of the DSB in these disputes. Indonesia stands ready to continue the positive and constructive engagement with New Zealand and the United States with a view to reach positive solution to these disputes.

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