Indonesia has announced that the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is ready to facilitate fish processing units (UPIs) seeking 0% tariff on tuna, mackerel, and skipjack heading for Japan.

This move is part of the amended Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA).

Indonesia Is Ready to Facilitate UPIs Seeking 0% Tariff

Acting Director General for Strengthening the Competitiveness of Marine and Fishery Products at the ministry, Machmud, noted that tuna products previously had tariffs, according to RRI.

"Previously, canned and other processed tuna exports from Indonesia to Japan faced a 9.6% tariff," Machmud explained. "With this revision, our products will be far more competitive."

UPIs seeking the zero tariffs must wait for a circular letter that will lay out how to go about the whole process. Per Jakarta Globe, the circular is still being drafted by the ministry.

It's important to note, however, that businesses and UPIs seeking zero tariffs must first register with the ministery.

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Indonesia's Fish Exports to Japan

Indonesia is the third-largest exporter of canned tuna and other processed fishery products to Japan. According to data such exports total $30.28 million.

Skipjack and tuna also account for the country's second-largest export commodities at 17% market share, per Bernama.

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