Indonesia Updates Mandatory SNI Requirements for Tyres

Indonesia has updated its mandatory Indonesian National Standard (Standar Nasional Indonesia or “SNI”) requirements for tyres through Minister of Industry Regulation No. 24 of 2026 (“MOI Regulation 24/2026”), which amends Minister of Industry Regulation No. 9 of 2025 on the Mandatory Implementation of SNI for Tyres.

MOI Regulation 24/2026 was promulgated and took effect on 18 September 2026. The amendment does not replace the existing mandatory SNI framework for tyres. Instead, it introduces specific changes concerning the legalization of foreign documents and replaces the existing technical annex to the underlying regulation.

1. Apostille Introduced for Foreign Documents

One of the main changes under MOI Regulation 24/2026 is the introduction of an apostille mechanism for the legalization of foreign documents used in the mandatory SNI certification process.

The new provision allows legalization requirements previously applicable to certain documents submitted by foreign manufacturers or foreign business actors to be fulfilled through an apostille, rather than through conventional legalization procedures.

The mechanism applies to documents required under the provisions governing applications and supporting documentation for SNI certification involving foreign manufacturers or foreign business actors.

However, the use of an apostille is subject to a territorial limitation. It is available where the relevant foreign manufacturer or business actor is located in a country that has ratified the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the “Apostille Convention”).

Accordingly, foreign public documents originating from a country that is a party to the Apostille Convention may be authenticated through an apostille issued by the competent authority in that country and used for the relevant SNI certification process in Indonesia.

2. The Substantive SNI Obligation Remains Unchanged

The amendment does not remove the underlying obligation for businesses manufacturing, importing, and/or distributing tyres in Indonesia to comply with the mandatory SNI requirements.

The existing certification framework also remains applicable, including the conformity assessment process involving production-process audits, quality management requirements, and product testing.

Accordingly, the apostille mechanism should be understood primarily as an administrative change to the manner in which certain foreign documents are legalized, rather than a relaxation of the substantive conformity requirements applicable to tyres.

3. Implications for Foreign Manufacturers

The new mechanism may simplify document preparation for foreign manufacturers participating in the Indonesian tyre market.

Where the relevant country is a party to the Apostille Convention, documents that previously required conventional legalization may instead be authenticated through an apostille issued by the competent authority in the country of origin.

This provides an alternative route for satisfying the applicable document legalization requirements during the SNI certification process.

Foreign manufacturers should nevertheless distinguish between the legalization of a document and the substantive requirements applicable to the document itself. The availability of an apostille does not, by itself, establish compliance with the underlying certification requirements.

4. Implications for Conformity Assessment Bodies

The change is also relevant to conformity assessment bodies involved in the mandatory SNI certification process.

Where foreign documents are submitted using an apostille under the new provision, the relevant conformity assessment process will need to accommodate the apostille as an accepted form of legalization, provided that the applicable conditions are satisfied.

This may require corresponding adjustments to internal document-verification procedures, particularly for applications involving foreign manufacturers or other foreign business actors.

5. The Technical Annex Has Been Replaced

In addition to introducing the apostille mechanism, MOI Regulation 24/2026 replaces the annex to MOI Regulation 9/2025 with a new annex attached to MOI Regulation 24/2026.

The replacement is relevant because the annex contains technical details supporting the implementation of the mandatory SNI regime for tyres. Accordingly, businesses should no longer rely solely on the previous annex when assessing the applicable technical requirements.

The updated annex should be read together with the provisions of MOI Regulation 9/2025 that remain in force. Where the new annex contains different technical requirements from the previous annex, the updated provisions should be followed.

6. Other Requirements Under the Existing Framework Remain Applicable

The amendment does not generally alter the broader compliance framework established under MOI Regulation 9/2025.

Requirements relating to mandatory SNI compliance, conformity assessment, production audits, quality management systems, product testing, supervision, brand cooperation or contract manufacturing arrangements, and the validity or withdrawal of SNI certificates and Product Certification Marks remain applicable to the extent they have not been specifically amended.

The same applies to other transitional and administrative provisions under the existing regulation, subject to any specific changes introduced by MOI Regulation 24/2026.

7. Practical Considerations for Businesses

For tyre manufacturers and importers, the principal practical change is the treatment of foreign supporting documents during the SNI certification process.

Foreign manufacturers should first determine whether the country in which the relevant public document was issued is a party to the Apostille Convention. If so, the document may be processed through the apostille mechanism under the new provision.

Businesses should also review the replacement annex when preparing or updating their SNI certification documentation, particularly where the applicable tyre classification, technical requirements, marking requirements, or other certification details are affected.

For existing certification holders, the amendment does not by itself eliminate the substantive obligation to maintain compliance with the mandatory SNI regime.

Conclusion

MOI Regulation 24/2026 updates the mandatory SNI framework for tyres primarily through two changes: the introduction of an apostille mechanism for certain foreign documents and the replacement of the technical annex to MOI Regulation 9/2025.

The amendment therefore provides greater flexibility in the legalization of qualifying foreign documents while retaining the underlying mandatory SNI and conformity assessment requirements for tyres placed on the Indonesian market.

Businesses involved in the manufacture, import, or distribution of tyres should review the updated annex and assess their document legalization procedures to ensure that applications and supporting documentation remain aligned with the revised framework.

This alert is part of a series examining recent developments in Indonesia’s industrial, trade, and product compliance regulatory framework. Please feel free to contact us should you wish to discuss these developments further.

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