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The Implementation Of The Sea Sedimentation Management Regulation By The Ministry Of Trade Has Led To A Revision Of The Export Regulation

The Ministry of Trade is rolling out Government Regulation (PP) Number 26 of 2023 regarding the management of sedimentation results in the sea, following up on proposals from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) by revising two Trade Minister Regulations related to exports. These revisions are detailed in 'Trade Minister Regulation Number 20 of 2024, which amends Trade Minister Regulation Number 22 of 2023 concerning prohibited export goods,' and 'Trade Minister Regulation Number 21 of 2024, which amends Trade Minister Regulation Number 23 of 2023 regarding export policies and regulations.'

These updates to the Trade Minister Regulations are mandated by Government Regulation Number 26 of 2023 and are based on suggestions from KKP, which oversees the management of sedimentation results in the sea, as stated by Isy Karim, the Director General of Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Trade.

Isy emphasized that exporting sea sand can only happen after domestic needs are met. "Exporting sediment results from the sea, like sea sand, is allowed as long as domestic demand is satisfied and complies with legal regulations," he explained.

He believes that the regulations for exporting sea sand align with PP Number 26 of 2023. The aim is to address sedimentation issues that can harm the resilience and capacity of coastal and marine ecosystems, as well as marine health. Additionally, regulating sea sand exports can help optimize sedimentation results for the development and rehabilitation of coastal and marine ecosystems.

The types of sea sand that can be exported are specified in Trade Minister Regulation Number 21 of 2024, which refers to the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Decision Number 47 of 2024 regarding the specifications for sedimentation sand for export.

To export sea sand, there are several requirements that need to be met according to the Minister of Trade Regulation Number 21 of 2024. These requirements include being designated as a Registered Exporter (ET), obtaining an Export Approval (PE), and having a Surveyor Report (LS).

To be recognized as an ET by the Ministry of Trade, businesses and exporters must secure a Sea Sand Utilization Permit from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) and a Mining Business License for Sales from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Additionally, they must provide a stamped declaration stating that the exported sand comes from sedimentation locations that match the approved coordinates as per the regulations.

Once they meet the ET criteria, businesses and exporters can proceed to fulfill the requirements for obtaining the PE. This includes having an Export Recommendation for Sea Sand from KKP and ensuring domestic market needs are met through the domestic market obligation (DMO). The types of sea sand that cannot be exported are outlined in Minister of Trade Regulation Number 20 of 2024.

Both regulations were enacted in Jakarta on August 29, 2024, and will take effect 30 working days after the enactment date. "We hope that businesses will comply with these regulations effectively, positively impacting Indonesia's economy. The export provisions will come into effect 30 working days from the enactment date," said Isy.

You can download Minister of Trade Regulation Number 20 of 2024 regarding the Second Amendment to Minister of Trade Regulation Number 22 of 2023 on Prohibited Export Goods at this link: https://jdih.kemendag.go.id/peraturan/detail/3083/1. Also, Minister of Trade Regulation Number 21 of 2024 regarding the Second Amendment to Minister of Trade Regulation Number 23 of 2023 on Export Policies and Regulations can be downloaded here: https://jdih.kemendag.go.id/peraturan/detail/3084/1.

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