Indonesia’s New Import Framework Brings Greater Clarity for Importers

November 2025

On 22 October 2025, the Ministry of Trade (MOT) issued Minister of Trade Regulation No. 37 of 2025 (“MOT Regulation 37/2025”), amending Minister of Trade Regulation No. 16 of 2025 on Import Policy and Arrangements. This regulation took effect on 5 November 2025.

This amendment is intended to provide greater certainty and facilitate ease of business for importers, particularly regarding the use of the Business Identification Number (NIB1) as the Importer Identification Number (API2) and to strengthen the effectiveness of import control mechanisms.

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