Key Points: 3 Main Provisions of the Single-Door Natural Resource Export Regulation

The government has officially issued three new regulations governing the export management of strategic natural resource commodities: coal, crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives, and ferroalloys. These rules mark the initial step in implementing a single-door export system through a state-owned export enterprise (BUMN Ekspor), in this case PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI). The three regulations are contained in Trade Minister Regulation (Permendag) Number 15 of 2026 on coal exports, Permendag Number 16 of 2026 on palm oil exports, and Permendag Number 17 of 2026 on ferroalloy exports. All rules take effect from 1 June 2026 as a follow-up to Government Regulation (PP) Number 24 of 2026 concerning the Export Governance of Strategic Natural Resource Commodities. Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that the policy was issued to strengthen trade governance of strategic commodities while ensuring that the utilisation of national natural resources provides more optimal economic benefits. The Ministry of Trade is applying various export regulatory instruments to ensure that the export of strategic natural resource commodities by the state-owned export enterprise proceeds in an orderly, transparent, and accountable manner, in accordance with prevailing laws. Broadly, the government is implementing a transition period until the end of 2026. In the period from 1 June to 31 December 2026, exporters may still use previously issued permits. However, business actors are required to submit export reports and documents to PT DSI. Starting no later than 1 January 2027, exports of strategic natural resource commodities may only be conducted through the state-owned export enterprise. The entire export process, from pre-customs and customs to post-customs, will be carried out according to the mechanisms established by the government. Director General of Foreign Trade Tommy Andana explained that the policy is designed to maintain a balance between export needs and domestic supply. Through this policy, the government strengthens the export governance of strategic natural resource commodities, optimises economic benefits for the state, ensures domestic needs remain met, and supports downstream processing and national economic stability. For coal, the regulatory scope covers anthracite, thermal coal, lignite, and peat falling under HS codes 2701 to HS 2703. During the transition period, export activities may still use Registered Exporter (ET) status and Surveyor Reports (LS) on behalf of the business actor. Issued ET permits remain valid until no later than 31 December 2026. In the palm oil sector, the government retains the obligation to fulfil domestic needs through the Minyakita Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) scheme. This provision includes the obligation to distribute to second-line distributors and supply allocation to state-owned food enterprises according to applicable rules. The scope of regulated commodities remains the same as previous export provisions for palm oil derivative products. For ferroalloys, the government regulates 15 eight-digit tariff lines under HS 7202. These commodities are divided into three groups: goods prohibited from export, goods requiring a Surveyor Report (LS), and goods exportable without an LS. Following the enactment of these three new regulations, the government is also revoking a number of old regulations. The coal and ferroalloy export provisions in Permendag Number 23 of 2023 and its amendments are declared no longer valid. Likewise, the export rules for palm oil derivative products in Permendag Number 26 of 2024 and its amendments are officially revoked. Tommy stressed that this single-door export policy is not solely aimed at increasing exports but also at strengthening downstream processing and national economic resilience.