USTR Asks for Comments on WTO Challenge to Indonesia Import Barriers

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is asking for public comments on the U.S. dispute over Indonesian imports restrictions on horticultural and animal products (here). The World Trade Organization established an adjudication panel in the dispute in late May, USTR said. New Zealand joined the U.S. in requesting the panel (see 1505120007). USTR initially asked for the panel more than a year ago (see 14050930). The U.S. is contesting restrictions on non-automatic import licensing and discriminatory pre-shipment inspection requirements, among other import barriers. Stakeholders are allowed to comment until July 31. Stakeholders are advised to submit comments through www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR-2014-0010.