The “Ministerial Regulation No. 20 of 2025 on Import Policies and Regulations for Chemicals, Hazardous Substances, and Mineral Resources” was issued by Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade on June 30, 2025, and it will go into effect 60 days later. According to the legislation, importers of mineral resources and hazardous chemicals must submit import performance reports, receive a variety of licenses and permit, and adhere to certain regulatory requirements.

Regulated items containing hazardous substances (commonly referred to as B2 substances) include:

· Lubricant base materials

· Cement clinker and cement

· Rough diamonds

· Non-pharmaceutical precursors

· Petroleum and natural gas

· Nitrocellulose (NC)

· Commercial explosives

· Ozone-depleting substances (ODS/BPO)

· Hazardous substances (B2)

· Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

· Specific chemical substances (BKT)

Chemicals that have toxicity, carcinogenicity, teratogenicity, mutagenicity, corrosiveness, and/or irritating qualities and that may directly or indirectly affect human health or the environment are classified as hazardous chemicals (B2). Items No. 95 through No. 192 in Annex I include a list of these compounds. Although there is no official definition for specific chemical substances (BKT), Annex I designates the following three items:

· 213: Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) (technical grade) (HS 2835.31.90, CAS RN 7758-29-4)

· 214: Formic acid (HS 2915.11.00, CAS RN 64-18-6)

· 215: Lysine (feed-grade) (HS ex 2922.41.00, no CAS RN mentioned)

Regulatory conditions, required permits, and designated ports of entry vary depending on the substance. Refer to Annex I of the original regulation for details. Required permits include, but not limited to:

· Business Identification Number (NIB)

· Import Approval Letter (PI)

· General Importer Identification Number (API-U): for registered importers (IT) who import specific items for sale or transfer

· Manufacturer Importer Identification Number (API-P): for manufacturer importers (IP) who import specific items for use in their own production processes

· Surveyor’s Report (LS)

As long as the commodities will be processed, assembled, or installed in Indonesia, importers who plan to bring in cement or lubricant basic materials for export are excused from acquiring permits and meeting other regulatory requirements.

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