by: DSAP Law Firm
The landscape of trade remedies in Indonesia has entered a more assertive and technology-driven era. This evolution is marked by the institutional restructuring of the Indonesian Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) and the integration of more rigorous national interest assessments to balance industrial protection with domestic supply chain stability.
Institutional Modernization: Permendag No. 14 of 2024
In mid-2024, the Indonesian government strengthened the operational foundation of KADI by enacting Regulation of the Minister of Trade Number 14 of 2024 concerning the Organization and Work Procedure of the Indonesian Anti-Dumping Committee. This regulation revoked the 2014 framework to streamline the selection and appointment process for sub-committee members. The primary focus of this regulation is to ensure that investigations into dumping, subsidies, and injury are conducted by technical experts capable of producing objective analyses consistent with World Trade Organization (WTO) standards.
Digital Transformation through the INTEREST System
A significant leap in procedural efficiency has been the implementation of the Indonesia Trade Remedies Case Management System (INTEREST). This digital platform allows for the online management of investigations, from the submission of petition documents and questionnaire distribution to transparent case monitoring. With the INTEREST system, KADI aims to accelerate investigation timelines to match the speeds demonstrated by trading partners like India and the United States, ensuring domestic industries do not suffer prolonged injury before protection is implemented.
Recent Enforcement and Significant Cases (2024–2025)
Throughout late 2024 and 2025, several critical Anti-Dumping Import Duties (BMAD) were established for strategic sectors:
- Nylon Film: Through PMK No. 21 of 2025, the government imposed BMAD on imports from China, Thailand, and Taiwan.
- Hot Rolled Plate (HRP): PMK No. 9 of 2025 established additional duties for HRP steel products from China, Singapore, and Ukraine, providing continued protection for the national steel industry.
- Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP): PMK No. 95 of 2024 updated BMAD rates for BOPP products from Thailand and Vietnam, with rates reaching 28.4% for specific producers.
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Strategic Filter: The National Interest Clause
The “National Interest” clause, as regulated under Article 18 of PP 34/2011, has become a highly dynamic policy instrument. A clear example occurred in the June 2025 investigation into Synthetic Filament Yarn from China. Although KADI issued a final affirmative determination confirming dumping, the government decided to terminate the case without imposing BMAD. The primary reasoning was an insufficient domestic supply to meet the needs of the downstream textile industry; therefore, imposing duties was judged to be detrimental to broader national economic interests.
Trade Diplomacy: The Steel Victory in Turkey
In the international arena, Indonesia recorded a major achievement in January 2026 when the Turkish government officially terminated its anti-dumping investigation into Indonesian Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (CRSS). Turkish authorities concluded that Indonesian imports involved a de minimis (negligible) level of dumping and did not harm Turkey’s domestic industry. This success was the result of close cooperation between the Indonesian government and domestic steel producers in providing accurate and comprehensive data throughout the 18-month investigation.
Future Outlook and Strategic Integration
Going forward, Indonesia’s anti-dumping strategy is projected to be increasingly integrated with industrial downstreaming (hilirisasi) policies. By utilizing big data and digital systems, KADI functions not only as a shield for the domestic market but as a proactive industrial tool to maintain the global competitiveness of Indonesian manufacturing amidst rising global protectionism.
The introduction of new regulatory frameworks, such as Permendag No. 47 of 2025 regarding Import Prohibitions for 2026, further emphasizes this shift toward preventive control and the strengthening of domestic industrial ecosystems. As global trade remains volatile, Indonesia’s trade remedy regime will continue to balance the rigors of international law with pragmatic national priorities.
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