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 CodeProductRate
25010010Table salt0%
39121100Non-plasticised0%
39121200Plasticised0%
39122011Water-damped nitrocellulose0%
08026100In shell0%
39122012Alcohol-damped nitrocellulose0%
39122020Plasticised0%
39123100Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts0%
39123900Other0%
39129020In the form of granules0%
39131000Alginic acid, its salts and esters0%
39129090Other0%
39131000Alginic acid, its salts and esters0%
39139010Hardened proteins0%
39139010Hardened proteins0%
39139020Chemical derivatives of natural rubber0%
39139030Starch-based polymers0%
39139090Other0%
39140000Ion-exchangers based on polymers of headings 39.01 to 39.13, in primary forms.0%
39151010Of non-rigid cellular products0%

Sources

INTL
IE-CEPA - EFTAEFTA 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.