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
84269100Ships� derricks; cranes, including cable cranes; mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane — designed for mounting on road vehicles0%
38254100Halogenated0%
38254100Halogenated0%
38254900Other0%
38254900Other0%
38255000Wastes of metal pickling liquors, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids and anti-freeze fluids0%
38255000Wastes of metal pickling liquors, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids and anti-freeze fluids0%
38256100Mainly containing organic constituents0%
38256100Mainly containing organic constituents0%
38259000Other0%
38260021With methyl ester content 96.5 % or more but not exceeding 98 %0%
38260021With methyl ester content 96.5 % or more but not exceeding 98 %0%
38260022With methyl ester content exceeding 98 %0%
38260022With methyl ester content exceeding 98 %0%
38260030Other0%
38260090Other0%
38260029Other0%
38260029Other0%
38260030Other0%
06049010Mosses and lichens0%

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.