The Council of the European Union has published a proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the EU and Indonesia, including Indonesia's tariff schedule for live animals, meat, and fish. The document, dated 29 June 2026, details base rates of customs duty reflecting Indonesia's Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) rates as of 1 January 2023, expressed in accordance with Indonesia's Customs Tariff Book (BTKI 2022). The tariff schedule uses commas for thousands and points for decimals, differing from the rest of the Agreement.
The schedule assigns staging categories to each product line. Category A provides immediate duty-free access for most live animals and many fish, including pure-bred breeding animals. Categories B3 and B5 phase out tariffs over three or five years, covering products such as frozen sheep meat and some poultry. A market opening period (MOP) applies to chicken cuts, with a note indicating a 50% reduction. Category X excludes certain products from liberalisation entirely, including fresh trout and Atlantic salmon. Many fish lines carry an asterisk note, signalling additional conditions.
This publication follows years of negotiations between the EU and Indonesia, with the CEPA aiming to boost bilateral trade and investment. The agreement is expected to benefit EU exporters of livestock and fishery products by reducing or eliminating tariffs, while Indonesian producers gain improved access to the EU market. The tariff schedule will be subject to ratification by both parties before entering into force.
EU livestock and fishery exporters will gain immediate duty-free access for many products, reducing costs and enhancing competitiveness. Indonesian consumers may benefit from lower prices on imported meat and fish, but domestic producers of excluded items like salmon and trout face continued protection. EU processors of meat and fish will see phased tariff elimination on some inputs, potentially lowering production costs. Indonesian customs authorities will need to implement the new tariff schedule, requiring administrative adjustments.