Indonesia Tariff Preference Regulations

Summary#

The CICEPA Tariff Preference Regulations set the paperwork and shipping rules needed for goods from Indonesia to get tariff benefits under the new Canada–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. They were registered on June 12, 2026 and published in the Canada Gazette on July 1, 2026.

What it does#

• Defines “originating” to mean goods that meet the origin rules in Chapter 3 (Rules of origin and origin procedures) of the Canada–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
• Sets conditions for when originating goods exported from Indonesia can receive the Indonesia Tariff:
  • If goods are shipped directly (no other country involved), they must be shipped on a through bill of lading, or the importer must be able to show, on request, documents that prove the shipping route and all shipment and transhipment points.
  • If goods are shipped through another country, the importer must be able to show, on request, documents that prove the shipping route and transhipment points, plus customs control documents showing the goods stayed under customs control while in that other country.
• Says these Regulations come into force when section 40 of the Canada–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation Act comes into force, or on the day the Regulations are registered if that happens later.

Who's affected#

• Importers in Canada who plan to claim tariff preferences for goods from Indonesia.
• Exporters, carriers, freight forwarders and customs brokers who handle shipments from Indonesia to Canada.
• Canadian customs officers who will request and review the required shipping and customs-control documents.
• Anyone using transhipment hubs or stopping in another country before the goods reach Canada.

Why it matters#

• The rules determine whether shipments from Indonesia can get lower or zero tariffs under the trade agreement.
• Importers need to keep or be able to produce specific shipping and customs-control documents to claim the preference.
• Shipments that pass through other countries face extra documentation needs, which can affect how companies route goods and manage paperwork.
• If you import from or move goods through Indonesia, this affects costs and choices about shipping routes and record-keeping.