IECEPABilateralActive

Indonesia-European Free Trade Association Comprehensive Economic Partnership

Connects Indonesia with the four EFTA states: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. EFTA abolished all customs duties on industrial imports from Indonesia. Distinctive sustainability requirement on palm oil into Switzerland — preferential rates conditional on environmental and social compliance.

Key Facts

Tariff Coverage

EFTA eliminates all industrial product tariffs from Indonesia; Iceland 94%, Norway 91%, Switzerland/Liechtenstein 82% of total lines

Key Sectors

Palm oil, fish and marine products, coffee, textiles, footwear, furniture, electronics, machinery, pharmaceuticals

Rules of Origin

European-model rules with cumulation among all parties; self-declaration of origin by approved exporters

Exclusions & Limitations

Swiss palm oil imports must comply with agreed sustainability principles. Preferential rates conditional on certified sustainable production.

Member Countries (5)

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Indonesia

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Switzerland

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Norway

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Iceland

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Liechtenstein

Products Under IECEPA

Sample of HS codes with active preferential rates under this agreement.

HS Code	Product	Rate
39189011	Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in Note 9 to this Chapter — Tiles, of polyethylene	0%
48063000	Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets — Tracing papers	0%
48063000	Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets — Tracing papers	0%
48070000	Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets	0%
48070000	Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets	0%
48081000	Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading 48.03 — Corrugated paper and paperboard, whether or not perforated	0%
48081000	Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading 48.03 — Corrugated paper and paperboard, whether or not perforated	0%
48084000	Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading 48.03 — Kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated	0%
48084000	Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading 48.03 — Kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated	0%
48089020	Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading 48.03 — Creped or crinkled paper	0%
48089020	Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading 48.03 — Creped or crinkled paper	0%
48089090	Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading 48.03, other	0%
48092000	Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets — Self-copy paper	0%
48092000	Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets — Self-copy paper	0%
48101310	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — Printed, of a kind used for self-recording apparatus, of a width of 150 mm or less	0%
48101310	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — Printed, of a kind used for self-recording apparatus, of a width of 150 mm or less	0%
48101391	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — Of a width of 150 mm or less	0%
48101391	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — Of a width of 150 mm or less	0%
48101410	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — Printed, of a kind used for self-recording apparatus, of which no side exceeds 360 mm	0%
48101410	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — Printed, of a kind used for self-recording apparatus, of which no side exceeds 360 mm	0%

Sources

INTL

IE-CEPA - EFTA— EFTA official FTA page

Agreement Details

Code: IECEPA
Type: Bilateral
Signed: 2018
In Force Since: 2021
Current Tariff Period: 01 Januari 2026 — 31 Desember 2026
Status: Active (1,000 product tariffs)
Members: 5 countries

Need a Certificate of Origin?

To qualify for preferential rates under IECEPA, your shipment needs a valid Certificate of Origin. Kickrate handles the documentation as your Importer of Record.