Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has introduced import relaxations for 10 commodities, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced on Monday.

The policy is outlined in Trade Ministry Regulation Number 16 of 2025, which revises previous import rules.

During a press conference in Jakarta, Hartarto explained that the revision process involved input from various ministries, institutions, business associations, and stakeholders. A regulatory impact analysis and a technical working meeting were conducted to support the changes.

The 10 commodities affected by the new policy are:

  1. Forestry products
  2. Subsidized fertilizers
  3. Plastic raw materials
  4. Other fuel types
  5. Food trays
  6. Certain chemicals
  7. Pearls
  8. Two- and three-wheeled bicycles
  9. Saccharin, cyclamate, and alcohol-based odor preparations
  10. Footwear
Hartarto said the policy is part of the government's ongoing deregulation efforts following directives from President Prabowo Subianto, especially in response to global trade uncertainties and economic developments.

He noted that the government aims to facilitate businesses and enhance national competitiveness through these measures.

"Our goal is to create an ecosystem that supports job creation," Hartarto said, adding that the labor-intensive sector will be promoted to attract new investment, retain existing investors, and drive economic growth.

"We have prepared several key initiatives aligned with these goals, including deregulation and the acceleration of business licensing processes," he stated.

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Editor: Anton Santoso
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