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 17 October 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 submits this status report pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Indonesia acknowledges the importance of adhering to the rulings and recommendations of the DSB in DS477/DS478, which addressed measures related to the importation of horticultural products, animals and animal products that were found to be inconsistent with the WTO agreements. Indonesia remains dedicated to implementing to the Appellate Body and the Panel's findings, as has been previously reported.

Such commitment is shown in the enactment of Law No. 6/2023, in lieu of Law No. 2/2022 concerning Job Creation to eliminate measure 18 regarding self-sufficiency and the amendment of a number of Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Trade Regulations to address the measures at issue and products at issue.

We are of the view that the adjustments and amendments to the law and set of regulations have resolved the issues arising from these disputes and concerns from the complainants. They have removed self-sufficiency, harvest period restrictions, import realization requirements, six-month harvest period requirements, reference price, and domestic purchasing requirement.

Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to abide with the WTO agreements when implementing importation regime policies, including the Commodity Balance Mechanism and other importation regulations. These regulations were established to streamline import procedures and eliminate trade restrictions.

Against this background, Indonesia ensures that its trade policies are transparent and fair, fully align with the WTO provisions.

Indonesia is willing to work in constructive manner in exploring and finding amicable solutions to these disputes with New Zealand and the United States.