Airlangga Guarantees Indonesian Products Maintain Zero Tariff Rate from Trump, Others at 15 Per Cent

JAKARTA – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has affirmed that the reciprocal tariff trade agreement, or Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ART), between Indonesia and the United States remains in force.

The US Supreme Court previously annulled the reciprocal tariff policy implemented by President Donald Trump. Airlangga stated that the agreement does not take immediate effect after being signed.

The agreement remains pending ratification and a 90-day transition period.

“It has not been annulled. The agreement only takes effect after 90 days and after ratification,” Airlangga said when met at the Ministry of Manpower Office in Jakarta on Friday (27 February 2026).

Airlangga confirmed that zero tariff facilities for more than 1,800 tariff lines of Indonesian products remain a crucial component of the agreement. These facilities are expected to expand export market access to the United States.

“Zero tariffs for more than 1,800 tariff lines are one of our main assets, so we hope the export market can continue to develop,” he said.

The general reciprocal tariff previously imposed at 19 per cent on Indonesian products has now decreased to 15 per cent. The reduction follows the tariff import policy that applies uniformly to all countries.

“The 19 per cent tariff has now become 15 per cent,” Airlangga said.

Indonesia had previously requested that the US maintain zero per cent import tariffs for national flagship products in accordance with the ART agreement.

This request was made after the US Supreme Court annulled the emergency tariff policy that has been in place since last year.

The ART document allows 60 days for both countries to ratify the agreement. Implementation of the ART may undergo adjustments following policy dynamics in each country.

Airlangga stated that Indonesia is open to a general import tariff of 10 per cent. The government continues to request tariff exemptions for flagship commodities such as coffee, cocoa, and other agricultural products in accordance with the ART document.

The government also requested that the US maintain zero per cent import tariffs for flagship industries such as textiles and apparel.

Airlangga explained that Indonesia still has the legal opportunity to enjoy these tariff exemptions. This facility is contained in a presidential order or executive order that differs from the regulations annulled by the US Supreme Court.