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Indonesia Enacts Tariff to Shield Domestic Cotton Producers

1/10/2026

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The Indonesian government has implemented a tariff policy, Bea Masuk Tindakan Pengmanan (BMTP), to protect domestic cotton woven fabric producers from imports.
Signed on December 22, the BMTP duty will apply for three years with declining rates.
Exemptions apply for imports from 122 developing countries if origins meet requirements.
Indonesia has established Minister of Agriculture Regulation No. 32 of 2025 promoting animal welfare in livestock management, including cage-free egg production.

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The Indonesian government has implemented a tariff policy, Bea Masuk Tindakan Pengmanan (BMTP), to protect domestic cotton woven fabric producers from imports.
Signed on December 22, the BMTP duty will apply for three years with declining rates.
Exemptions apply for imports from 122 developing countries if origins meet requirements.
Indonesia has established Minister of Agriculture Regulation No. 32 of 2025 promoting animal welfare in livestock management, including cage-free egg production.