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The authorities indicated that around 2,060 tariff lines are subject to import licensing. This represents around one-fifth of Indonesia's tariff. The number of products subject to import licensing increased significantly over the review period, with new requirements being introduced on: horticultural products (2012); pearls (2012); animal and animal products (2011); used capital goods (2011); sodium tripolpyphospate (2011); fertilizer (2011) oil and gas (2009); non- hazardous and non- toxic waste (2009); LPG and LPG gas containers (2008); certain food, beverages, medicine, cosmetics, clothing and footwear (2008); electronic goods and children's toys (2008); and colour multifunctional machines and colour photocopying and printing machines (2007).

SNIs (Standard Nasional Indonesia) are voluntary. However those related to national security requirements, the prevention of deceptive practices, protection of human health or safety, animal or plant life or health, and the environment may be adopted to be mandatory.

In 2010, Indonesia enacted a new Law on Horticulture (Law No. 13/2010). According to an external source, the law requires importers of horticultural products to ensure the safety aspect of the imported food, the stock availability of domestic products, and the production and consumption targets of horticultural products. In addition, importers must meet standards for packaging and labelling, and requirements for safety and protection for the health of humans, animals, plants, and the environment.

Indonesia has export licensing, prohibitions and restrictions in place to ensure protection of natural resources and endangered species;  , provide an adequate domestic supply of essential products, promote higher-value-added downstream industries, and upgrade the quality of export products. In addition, the government will prohibit mining companies from exporting mineral ore products (currently subject to export licensing and taxes) as of 2014, when they will be required to undertake refining activities in Indonesia. During the review period, new export taxes have been introduced on leather and wood , palm oil, raw cocoa and mineral ore products. The main objective of these measures is to encourage value-added processing within Indonesia. Secondary considerations are to secure domestic supply, safeguard the environment and raise revenue.

The Minister of Trade has the authority to prohibit exports by reason of: (a) a national security or public interest threat (including for social, cultural, and moral reasons); (b) protection of intellectual property rights; (c) protection of human life and health; (d) protection of the environment and ecology ; 

The Minister of Trade may restrict exports for the following reasons: (a) to protect national security or public interest; (b) to protect human health, animals, plants or the environment ; (c) the existence of international treaties or agreements signed and ratified by the Government; (d) limited supply in the domestic market or for effective conservation 

Export restrictions Tin bar- Rationale: (a) prevent excessive exploitation and environmental damage; (b) support sustainable use; (c) fulfil domestic demand; (d) boost competitiveness and improved quality of tin exports.

Export restrictions Mineral ore products-Rationale: (a) prevent excessive exploitation and environmental damage;

Export restrictions Silver and gold- Rationale: (a) minimize environmental damaged from uncontrolled mining;

Oil and Gas- Rationale: (a) sovereignty (Constitution, Article 33(3)); (b) sustainable and efficient management of oil and gas as non- renewable natural resources ; (c) prevention of excessive exploitation and environmental damage; (d) ensure the exploitation of these resources contributes to the prosperity and welfare of the Indonesian people;