Detailed Introduction
① Basic Introduction and Composition:
The Ministry of Trade is responsible for Indonesia's domestic trade, foreign trade, import and export policies, commodity circulation, e-commerce transaction rules, trade remedies, and market order supervision. It comprises systems related to domestic trade, foreign trade, consumer protection, and trade order, and coordinates with customs, finance, agriculture, industry, BPOM, and other departments to manage the import and export of goods.
② Department Role and Operation Mode:
The Ministry of Trade is responsible for import quotas, export permits, commodity supervision, anti-dumping, direct selling, e-commerce compliance, and certain consumer protection policies. Different goods may require permits from the Ministry of Trade, recommendations from the competent industry authority, customs clearance, inspection and quarantine, and standard certification. Regulatory functions in areas such as digital assets have been transferred; related enterprises should also pay attention to OJK and BI.
③ Usefulness and Relevance for Chinese Enterprises:
For Chinese enterprises involved in import/export, cross-border e-commerce, supply chains, machinery and equipment, steel, food, consumer goods, palm oil, bird's nest, building materials, and bulk commodities, the Ministry of Trade is a key department. Enterprises should verify the HS code, import restrictions, quotas, licenses, labels, SNI, BPOM or agricultural recommendations for their goods before transactions, to avoid goods being detained at the port due to incomplete permits.
