Statement Letter Necessary to Release Non-Compliant Shipments for Indonesian Export Timing Restrictions

ID2025-0047 – Published on November 26, 2025 This report provides updated guidance to help U.S. exporters comply with Indonesian Quarantine Authority regulation number 14/2024, which outlines restrictions surrounding the timing of plant shipments departing U.S. ports. For any shipments that are not in compliance with the “21-day rule” in Articles 293 or 204, we strongly […]

Indonesia Clarifies Prior Notice and Export Timing Requirements with Key Barriers Remaining

ID2025-0020 – Upon request from Post, the Indonesian Quarantine Agency clarified in writing that the export timing and Prior Notice requirements take effect on June 4, 2025, via regulation 14/2024 and provided additional clarifications on the regulation. Notably, the cutoff date refers to the shipment’s departure date as stated on the Bill of Lading. In addition, the Indonesian Quarantine Agency clarified the export timing requirement is different than previously reported, without resolving the fundamental concerns. This report provides additional guidance to help industry prepare for implementation of the regulation while FAS Jakarta seeks an extension and long-term solution. In addition, it provides confirmation of previously provided guidance regarding Prior Notice submissions for genetically engineered products.