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Imported Woven Fabric Products Made from Cotton Subject to BMTP
The Indonesian government has introduced safeguard import duties (BMTP) on cotton woven fabric imports beginning January 10, 2026, under Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 98/2025. This protection measure applies to 16 specific tariff codes of imported cotton woven fabrics listed in Indonesia’s customs tariff schedule. It responds to evidence from…
Indonesia Strengthens Global Acceptance of Fish Exports Through International Certification
Indonesia’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries continues to reinforce the global competitiveness of its fishery exports by ensuring strict compliance with international quality and safety standards through the Fish Products Quality and Safety Certificate (SMKHP). The certification serves as official assurance that Indonesian fishery products meet sanitation, hygiene, and…
Indonesia to Introduce a Single National Passport System with Lifetime Passport Numbers by 2027
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights is preparing a major reform of national passport services, targeting full implementation in 2027. The initiative will introduce a single standardized Indonesian passport, eliminating distinctions between regular passports, laminated electronic passports, and polycarbonate electronic passports currently in…
Indonesia Eyes Global Investment Opportunities at World Economic Forum 2026
Indonesia is preparing a strategic initiative to attract global investment at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, scheduled for January 19–23. The government views the forum as a key platform to highlight Indonesia’s strong economic fundamentals, political stability, and long-term growth potential to global business and financial…
