Indonesia - Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
Indonesia's first-ever bilateral FTA, signed by President Yudhoyono and PM Abe. Covers over 90% of bilateral goods trade. Beyond goods, encompasses services, investment, movement of persons (including Indonesian nurses to Japan), IP, competition, energy, and capacity building.
Key Facts
Tariff Coverage
Approximately 90% of goods covered; scheduled to eliminate tariffs on ~97% of bilateral trade value
Key Sectors
Automotive and parts, electronics, steel, machinery, chemicals, palm oil, fish, tropical fruits, wood, textiles, energy
Rules of Origin
Local Value Content of 40% (50% for select products); Specific Process Rules for chemicals, plastics, rubber, textiles; CTC as alternative
Exclusions & Limitations
Japan excludes rice, wheat, certain dairy and meat. Indonesia excludes select petrochemical and heavy industrial products. Phase-out periods up to 16 years.
Member Countries (2)
Products Under IJEPA
Sample of HS codes with active preferential rates under this agreement.
| HS Code | Product | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 63049190 | Other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 94.04 — other | 0% |
| 03069921 | Smoked | 0% |
| 03069530 | Other | 0% |
| 03069929 | Other | 0% |
| 03069931 | Smoked | 0% |
| 03071110 | Live | 0% |
| 03069939 | Other | 0% |
| 03071120 | Fresh or chilled | 0% |
| 03071200 | Frozen | 0% |
| 03077200 | Frozen | 0% |
| 03071920 | Dried, salted or in brine | 0% |
| 03071930 | Smoked | 0% |
| 03072120 | Fresh or chilled | 0% |
| 03072110 | Live | 0% |
| 03072930 | Dried, salted or in brine | 0% |
| 03072200 | Frozen | 0% |
| 03072940 | Smoked | 0% |
| 03073110 | Live | 0% |
| 03077930 | Dried, salted or in brine | 0% |
| 03073120 | Fresh or chilled | 0% |
Sources
Agreement Details
- Code
- IJEPA
- Type
- Bilateral
- Signed
- 2007
- In Force Since
- 2008
- Current Tariff Period
- 01 Januari 2023 — -
- Status
- Active (1,000 product tariffs)
- Members
- 2 countries