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 December 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 the status report pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Indonesia reaffirms the importance of adhering to the rulings and recommendations of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in DS477/DS478 disputes and remains committed to implementing the findings of the Panel and the Appellate Body.

As outlined in previous status reports, we would like to reiterate that Indonesia has taken corrective actions with the enactment of laws and regulations that resolved the measures at issues in these disputes, by eliminating policies related to self-sufficiency, harvest period restrictions, import realization requirements, six-month harvest period obligations, reference prices, and domestic purchasing requirements.

Against this background, Indonesia is of the view that its import policies are in line with the WTO provisions, while at the same time maintaining a transparent trade system, including with the implementation of commodity balance mechanism.

Furthermore, Indonesia is committed to engage constructively in exploring and discussing these disputes with New Zealand and the United States. We further believe that it is essential that this longstanding dispute is addressed with clarity to achieve a mutually acceptable solution.

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