The Indonesian Ministry of Finance has confirmed that starting January 1, 2026, an export duty (BK) will be imposed on coal, following the gold export duty policy, but as of now, coal companies have not received the relevant technical details and calculation formulas. The Minister of Finance previously stated that the coal export duty rate is expected to be between 1%-5%, and will only be imposed when coal prices reach a certain level, to avoid increasing the burden on enterprises when prices are low.
However, as of December 21, the director of ABM Investama stated that they are still waiting for technical regulations to clarify the implementation time and calculation method, and while supporting the government's decision, there is no specific information yet; the director of Indo Tambangraya Megah also stated that they have not received any related announcements. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources previously stated that the export duty formula and rate are ready, but due to the need to balance industry sustainability and state revenue, details have not been disclosed yet.
The Director General of Minerals and Coal emphasized that the levy will maintain flexibility and will not cause enterprises to suffer losses. It is necessary to calculate how to maintain industry survival while optimizing state revenue, to avoid crushing the industry with additional burdens, and acknowledged the possibility of implementation in 2026.
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance has confirmed that starting January 1, 2026, an export duty (BK) will be imposed on coal, following the gold export duty policy, but as of now, coal companies have not received the relevant technical details and calculation formulas. The Minister of Finance previously stated that the coal export duty rate is expected to be between 1%-5%, and will only be imposed when coal prices reach a certain level, to avoid increasing the burden on enterprises when prices are low.
However, as of December 21, the director of ABM Investama stated that they are still waiting for technical regulations to clarify the implementation time and calculation method, and while supporting the government's decision, there is no specific information yet; the director of Indo Tambangraya Megah also stated that they have not received any related announcements. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources previously stated that the export duty formula and rate are ready, but due to the need to balance industry sustainability and state revenue, details have not been disclosed yet.
The Director General of Minerals and Coal emphasized that the levy will maintain flexibility and will not cause enterprises to suffer losses. It is necessary to calculate how to maintain industry survival while optimizing state revenue, to avoid crushing the industry with additional burdens, and acknowledged the possibility of implementation in 2026.