The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, is preparing measures to enhance the competitiveness of Indonesian seafood in the Japanese market by facilitating export access under a zero-tariff regime. This initiative is part of the amended Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA), which removes import duties on a number of Indonesian fish and seafood products destined for Japan’s market.

Under the amended agreement, tariffs on processed tuna, skipjack (cakalang), and other related fish products destined for Japan have been eliminated. Previously, export products like canned tuna and other processed seafood were subject to tariff rates of around 9.6 percent, which made Indonesian exports less competitive compared to other exporters. With the zero-percent tariff, Indonesian producers—especially fish processing units—can significantly improve their price competitiveness in Japan. The ministry is now preparing necessary procedural guidelines and support to help processing units register and take full advantage of the new tariff status. Indonesia already ranks among the top exporters of these fish products in Japan, and authorities expect that duty-free access will boost export volumes and help the country move closer to becoming the top supplier in that market. 

Source: https://rri.co.id/en/business/2113578/ministry-facilitates-zero-tariff-fish-exports-to-japan