The Indonesian government has issued Minister of Trade Regulation (Peraturan Menteri Perdagangan/Permendag) Number 31 of 2025, which expands the scope of agricultural commodities subject to import regulation. Previously, regulated products included animals and animal products, rice, sugar, corn, garlic, and horticultural goods. With this new regulation, cassava and its derivatives are officially added to the list. The affected items fall under three Harmonised System (HS) categories: cassava roots and tubers in various forms (fresh, frozen, dried, or processed into pellets); vegetable flours such as sago and other root-based flours; and starch and inulin products. The regulation was enacted on 22 September 2025 and will take effect 14 days after its promulgation.

To ease the transition, the government introduced a grace period for consignments of cassava and its derivatives shipped before the regulation becomes effective. Goods documented with a Bill of Lading or Air Waybill dated prior to the start date and arriving no later than 31 October 2025 will be exempt, provided supporting customs documentation is available. This policy shift reflects the government’s effort to tighten control over agricultural imports, strengthen food security, and protect local farmers. At the same time, it may affect industries that rely on cassava-based inputs, particularly food processing and bio-industry sectors, as they will face new compliance requirements and potential cost adjustments.

Source: https://ortax.org/pemerintah-tambah-komoditas-pertanian-yang-dikenakan-kebijakan-impor