IJEPABilateralActive

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)

🇮🇩
Indonesia
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Japan

Products Under IJEPA

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

HS CodeProductRate
87041018Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, g.v.w. exceeding 45 t0%
03069921Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine — Smoked0%
03069530Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; Shrimps and prawns, other0%
03069929Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; In airtight containers for retail sale, other0%
03069931Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine — Smoked0%
03071110Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Live0%
03069939Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, other0%
03071120Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Fresh or chilled0%
03071200Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Frozen0%
03077200Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Frozen0%
03071920Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Dried, salted or in brine0%
03071930Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Smoked0%
03072120Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Fresh or chilled0%
03072110Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Live0%
03072930Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Dried, salted or in brine0%
03072200Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Frozen0%
03072940Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Smoked0%
03073110Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Live0%
03077930Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Dried, salted or in brine0%
03073120Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Fresh or chilled0%

Sources

GOV
IJEPA - Japan MOFA— Japanese government FTA page

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

Need a Certificate of Origin?

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