Expertise: Trade

Ensuring Quality: New Rules for Lubricating Oil Products in Indonesia

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In an effort to strengthen product quality and consumer protection, the Indonesian Ministry of Industry has issued Ministry of Industry Regulation No. 8 of 2025 on the Mandatory Implementation of the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for Lubricating Oil for Motor Vehicles (“New Regulation”). It replaces Ministry of Industry Regulation No. 25 of 2018 (“MoI Reg … Ensuring Quality: New Rules for Lubricating Oil Products in Indonesia

Supply Chain Shifts to Indonesia: Key Considerations for Relocating Production and Sourcing

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As global supply chains continue to evolve, Indonesia has emerged as a prime destination for businesses relocating production or sourcing operations. With its strategic location, competitive labor costs, and growing manufacturing sector, Indonesia offers significant advantages. However, companies must carefully navigate import-export licensing, local content requirements, and customs procedures to ensure smooth operations. Why Indonesia? … Supply Chain Shifts to Indonesia: Key Considerations for Relocating Production and Sourcing

SSEK Hosts ICC Indonesia – CCPIT MOU Signing to Strengthen Economic Ties

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SSEK Law Firm recently hosted a business delegation meeting and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Indonesia and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Commercial Sub-Council. The event aimed to strengthen trade and economic cooperation between Indonesia and China, and to introduce entrepreneurs … SSEK Hosts ICC Indonesia – CCPIT MOU Signing to Strengthen Economic Ties

Indonesia Tightens Export Controls with New Finance Ministry Decree

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In a continued effort to streamline and strengthen its export governance, the Indonesian government has introduced an updated list of goods prohibited from export. This move is part of a broader push to enhance regulatory clarity and ensure greater alignment across trade and finance policy. The Minister of Finance (“MOF”) recently issued MOF Decree No. … Indonesia Tightens Export Controls with New Finance Ministry Decree

Event Recap: Understanding the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia and Singapore

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On April 30, 2025, SSEK Law Firm and Withers KhattarWong hosted a hybrid seminar titled Understanding the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia and Singapore. The event brought together experts to discuss the implications of recently announced or anticipated U.S. tariffs on businesses operating in Southeast Asia. Held at SSEK’s office in Jakarta and streamed … Event Recap: Understanding the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia and Singapore

Indonesia Updates Import Customs Procedures: Key Changes in DGCE Regulation No. 5/2025

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On March 14, 2025, Indonesia’s Director General of Customs and Excise issued Regulation No. PER-5/BC/2025 (“DGCE Reg. 5/2025”), amending Regulation No. P-22/BC/2009 (“DGCE Reg. 22/2009”) on Import Customs Declarations. The new regulation introduces key revisions focused on updating the terminology, format, and procedural elements of the customs declaration process. Under Article 2 of DGCE Reg. … Indonesia Updates Import Customs Procedures: Key Changes in DGCE Regulation No. 5/2025

Indonesia’s New Export Customs Rules: What DGCE Regulation 22/2024 Means for Businesses

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On December 18, 2024, Indonesia took a step toward modernizing its export customs system with the issuance of Director General of Customs and Excise (“DGCE“) Regulation No. 22/BC/2024 (“DGCE Regulation 22/2024“). Effective March 18, 2025, this regulation replaces DGCE No. 21/BC/2018 (“DGCE Regulation 21/2018”) and its amendment, DGCE No. 7/BC/2020 (“DGCE Regulation 7/2020”). DGCE Regulation … Indonesia’s New Export Customs Rules: What DGCE Regulation 22/2024 Means for Businesses

SSEK Partner Invited to Speak at Business Briefing for Canadian Trade Mission to Indonesia

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka gave a presentation on Understanding Indonesia: A Roadmap for Business Success as part of the opening day of the recent Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia. Stephen touched on a host of topics for the Canadian delegation, including legal entities in Indonesia, investment restrictions, local content requirements, intellectual … SSEK Partner Invited to Speak at Business Briefing for Canadian Trade Mission to Indonesia

Indonesia Health Law Update – Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes

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To strengthen the national health system, the Indonesian Government issued Law No. 17 of 2023 regarding Health on August 8, 2023. Known as the Omnibus Health Law, it replaced 11 laws and unified all regulatory provisions in the health sector under a single regulation. The Government issued Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024 (“GR 28/2024”) … Indonesia Health Law Update – Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes