Minister Describe the Problem Minister To U.S. Import of Films

Trade Mari Minister Elka Pangestu led the Indonesian delegation in the negotiations of bilateral Trade and Investment Council (TIC) with United States Trade Representative (USTR), represented by Ambassador Ron Kirk in Washington. One of the explanations discussed is the matter of import regulations applied film Indonesia.
Indonesia-party delegation to explain about Indonesia's trade policy among others the drug registration criteria related to the release of guidelines on governance and drug registration, the provisions of imported films, labeling provisions in the Indonesian language, and agricultural trade.
"Discussion of these provisions aim to foster understanding of U.S. businessmen to trade and investment policies in Indonesia. We hope the presence of this meeting, more U.S. businessmen interested in investing in Indonesia," Pangestu said in a written statement on Tuesday (20 / 9 / 2011).
TIC meetings now take place to-11 time. The meeting also aims to facilitate market access of Indonesia's export products and understand the long-term policy of the United States trade.
The Indonesian government also requested clarification related to the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and encourage the dissemination of this provision to Indonesian exporters. Therefore, the socialization of the effect on smooth operation of food exports to the U.S..
"We also asked for clarity regarding the program of General System of Preferences (GSP) which delayed its extension and development of the petition revocation of GSP facilities for the two products from Indonesia, the plastic tape and aluminum alloys," said Mari.
Recorded a total of Indonesia-US trade reached U.S. $ 23.7 billion in 2010 and in the period from January to May 2011 has recorded a total of U.S. $ 11.1 billion, up 22.3% compared to same period the previous year is U.S. $ 9, 1 billion.
Value of imports in 2010 reached U.S. $ 9.4 billion and in the period January-May 2011 recorded U.S. $ 4.2 billion, up 15.9% compared to the same period a year earlier to reach U.S. $ 3.6 billion. Non-oil imports January-May 2011 amounting to U.S. $ 4.1 billion during January-May 2010 are U.S. $ 3.6 billion, up 15.9%.
The value of Indonesian exports to the U.S. recorded U.S. $ 14.3 billion in 2010 and in January-May 2011 reached U.S. $ 6.9 billion, up 26.4% compared to same period in 2010 is U.S. $ 5.5 billion. Non-oil exports January to May 2011 recorded U.S. $ 6.6 billion in the period from January to May 2010 are U.S. $ 5.1 billion, up 28.4%.(Hen / dnl)