US Import Tariffs from Indonesia

Indonesian goods enter the US at MFN rates averaging approximately 8.1% — higher than most Asian trading partners because Indonesia's export mix is heavily weighted toward apparel (MFN 12%–32%), footwear (MFN 8.5%–37.5%), and rubber products. Indonesia retains partial GSP eligibility for select manufactured goods and agricultural products, which can reduce rates to 0% on qualifying items. The April 2026 IEEPA executive order added a 10% baseline on non-GSP Indonesian goods, raising effective rates on footwear and apparel to 18.5%–47.5% for many categories. Indonesia has no bilateral FTA with the US — all non-GSP goods pay full MFN rates.

No Section 301 tariffs apply to Indonesia — those are specific to China (and potentially other USTR investigation targets). However, IEEPA tariffs introduced in 2025 set a 10% universal baseline rate on most imports from countries without active US free trade agreements, including Indonesia. The initially proposed IEEPA rate for Indonesia was 32%, paused at the 10% baseline during the 90-day negotiation period. Section 232 applies to Indonesian steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) imports. Importers should monitor Federal Register notices for any Indonesia-specific IEEPA rate changes as US-Indonesia trade negotiations develop.

Indonesian footwear and apparel face some of the highest US MFN tariff rates: leather footwear (HTS 6403.99) 8.5%–10%, athletic footwear (HTS 6404.11) 20%–37.5%, rubber/plastic footwear (HTS 6401-6402) 25%–37.5%, men's cotton shirts (HTS 6205.20) 19.7%, women's knit tops (HTS 6110.20) 16.5%–32%. With the IEEPA 10% baseline stacking on MFN, effective 2026 rates for Indonesian footwear reach 28.5%–47.5% and apparel 26.5%–42%. Indonesia is a major production hub for Nike, Adidas, and New Balance footwear — importers in these categories face the highest landed-cost impact from IEEPA. Proper HTS classification at the 10-digit level is critical as rates vary significantly by material composition.

Indonesia retains partial GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) eligibility for select manufactured goods and agricultural products. Qualifying products enter at 0% versus the MFN rate — a significant benefit for eligible items. To claim GSP, importers must file Form A (Certificate of Origin), declare GSP eligibility on CBP entry forms, and ensure products meet the 35% value-added rule for Indonesian-origin content. Key exclusions: clothing and footwear are generally excluded from GSP regardless of country. The GSP eligible product list is reviewed annually by USTR — importers should verify current eligibility before each shipment year. Goods qualifying under GSP are also exempt from the IEEPA baseline surcharge for as long as GSP eligibility is maintained.

Several active antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders affect Indonesian goods as of 2026: warm-water shrimp (AD duties varying by company), biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film (AD), and select steel pipe and tube products. Combined AD + CVD + Section 232 effective rates on Indonesian steel products subject to orders can exceed 40%–60%. For shrimp specifically, Indonesian producers face varying AD cash deposit rates — check enforcement.trade.gov for current company-specific rates before importing. Palm oil from Indonesia has been subject to CVD investigations due to government subsidy programs. Always verify the current AD/CVD status at the USITC and Commerce Department enforcement portals before committing to Indonesian supply contracts.