Bandung, IndonesiaSentinel.com — The Indonesian government has officially reopened sea sand exports, following the issuance of two new Trade Ministerial Regulations (Permendag). This move is in response to Government Regulation No. 26/2023 on the Management of Marine Sedimentation and a proposal from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP).
The two regulations will take effect at the end of September 2024, which is
Permendag No. 20/2024, which amends Permendag No. 22/2023 on Banned Export Goods
Permendag No. 21/2024, which modifies Permendag No. 23/2023 on Export Policies and Regulations
“The revision of these two regulations is a mandate from Government Regulation No. 26/2023 and was proposed by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, which oversees the management of marine sedimentation,” said Isy Karim, Director General of Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Trade, in a written statement on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Isy emphasized that the export of marine sedimentation, specifically sea sand, can only be authorized if domestic demand is satisfied and in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
Types of Sea Sand
The types of sea sand eligible for export are specified in Permendag No. 21/2024, which refers to the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries’ Decree No. 47/2024 regarding the specifications of marine sedimentation sand for export.
This new policy aims to address sedimentation that can degrade coastal and marine ecosystems and harm marine health. Additionally, regulating sea sand exports can optimize the use of sedimentation for coastal ecosystem rehabilitation and infrastructure development.
Meanwhile, Permendag No. 20/2024 outlines the types of sea sand prohibited from export.
Enforcing Strict Rule
To be eligible for exporting sea sand, businesses must meet several requirements as outlined in Permendag No. 21/2024. These include being designated as a Registered Exporter (ET), obtaining an Export Approval (PE), and having a Surveyor’s Report (LS).
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“In order to be designated as an ET by the Ministry of Trade, businesses and exporters must first obtain a Sea Sand Utilization Permit from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and a Mining License for Sales from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources,” according to the Ministry of Trade’s statement.
Furthermore, businesses and exporters must submit a notarized statement affirming that the exported marine sedimentation sand originates from extraction locations with authorized coordinates, in compliance with relevant regulations.
Once designated as an ET, businesses and exporters can apply for an Export Approval (PE). To do so, they must secure a Marine Sedimentation Sand Export Recommendation from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and meet domestic market obligations (DMO) to ensure that local needs are fulfilled.
The government believes that the regulation of sea sand exports aligns with Government Regulation No. 26/2023. And both new ministerial regulations were officially enacted in Jakarta on August 29, 2024, and will take effect 30 working days after their enactment. Which is expected to implemented by the end of September 2024.
“We hope businesses will comply with these regulations to positively impact Indonesia’s economy. The export provisions will become effective after 30 working days from the enactment date,” concluded Isy.
(Raidi/Agung)
