Indonesia: Indonesia Clarifies Prior Notice and Export Timing Requirements with Key Barriers Remaining

Upon request from Post, the Indonesian Quarantine Agency clarified in writing that the export timing and Prior Notice requirements take effect on June 4, 2025, via regulation 14/2024 and provided additional clarifications on the regulation. Notably, the cutoff date refers to the shipment’s departure date as stated on the Bill of Lading. In addition, the Indonesian Quarantine Agency clarified the export timing requirement is different than previously reported, without resolving the fundamental concerns. This report provides additional guidance to help industry prepare for implementation of the regulation while FAS Jakarta seeks an extension and long-term solution. In addition, it provides confirmation of previously provided guidance regarding Prior Notice submissions for genetically engineered products.