Practice Areas
Global Trade Compliance

Global trade compliance is the process undertaken by international businesses seeking to abide by country rules and regulations governing the movement of goods across international borders.

 

These complex rules apply to importers, exporters, and domestic producers and vary across different sectors of the economy. Identifying, understanding, and complying with the full range of ever-changing trade, investment, and customs related regulations is crucial for businesses looking to succeed in the Indonesian marketplace.

 

JWK Law Office has a long history working of working with clients to achieve compliance with prevailing Indonesian laws and customs regulations. Our primary focus is on trade-related issues including import/export licensing for sugar, smartphones and electronic water heaters; foreign food (ML) labeling; electronic product labeling; manual and warranty registration; goods declaration certificate (SPB), halal certificate, and goods declaration number (NPB). The firm has extensive experience preparing country reports for multinational organizations looking to penetrate new markets including identification of trade-related regulations effecting market access for specific products as well as assistance in complying with changing regulations.

 

JWK Law Office can also provide support with:

  • general import licensing for producers or traders;
  • license application processes for different jurisdictions;
  • special import licensing for particular products;
  • product classification;
  • registration of labels, manuals and warranty;
  • non-compliance risk analysis including fines, merchandise forfeiture, commercial sanctions, etc.

 

JWK Law Office has advised countless organizations and government ministries on issues related to global trade compliance. Examples of recent cases include: 

  • representing PT Apple Indonesia and other local and multinational clients in trade compliance issues;
  • advising clients and government ministries concerning compliance with foreign and domestic trade-related policies including WTO Law and potential WTO Dispute Settlements;
  • assisting the Indonesian Government in WTO Trade Policy Reviews and TBT Committee.