Indonesian wood and furniture exporters meet EUDR by proving three things at once: the timber was cut legally (SVLK helps here), no deforestation happened on the plot after 31 December 2020, and a Due Diligence Statement with plot geolocation has been filed. EUDR Indonesia coordinates that whole package through vetted licensed partners so your plywood, LVL, veneer and furniture clear EU customs.
This is general guidance, not legal advice; confirm current EUDR requirements with the European Commission, your EU importer, and a licensed customs/legal adviser before acting.
What does EUDR actually require from wood exporters?
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EU Regulation 2023/1115) entered into force on 29 June 2023 and covers seven commodities plus their derivatives, wood among them. For any timber or furniture lot to enter or leave the EU market, three conditions must all be true. Miss one and the shipment can be blocked at EU customs, with penalties reaching up to 4% of your EU-derived turnover.
| Condition | What it means for your timber | Your evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Deforestation-free | No forest cleared on the plot after the 31 December 2020 cut-off | GPS/polygon plot data checked against satellite imagery |
| Legal | Harvested and traded lawfully under Indonesian law | SVLK, land-tenure and land-use-rights documents |
| Filed DDS | A Due Diligence Statement submitted before the goods move | DDS with a unique reference number |
That reference number is the pivot point. According to the European Commission’s guidance, each DDS carries a unique number that must be quoted on the EU import/export customs declaration and shared with your logistics operator before customs clearance in the EU. No number, no clearance.
On timing: as announced, large and medium operators must comply by 30 December 2026 and micro and small operators by 30 June 2027. Enforcement dates have shifted before — several Indonesian sources still cite 30 December 2025 — so treat every date as “as of 2026, subject to change” and confirm the current one with the European Commission at environment.ec.europa.eu and your EU buyer.
Does an SVLK certificate already make you EUDR-compliant?
No, and this trips up a lot of exporters. SVLK is Indonesia’s timber legality system and it strongly supports the “legal” condition for timber and furniture. But it satisfies only one of the three EUDR tests. It does not, on its own, prove your plots were deforestation-free against the December 2020 baseline, and it does not supply plot-level geolocation. Voluntary schemes such as FSC and Rainforest Alliance can feed your due-diligence system the same way, yet none alone is an automatic EUDR pass. You still owe the deforestation-free proof and the geolocation data inside a filed DDS.
Which wood products fall under EUDR?
If a product contains EUDR wood, the same three conditions follow it downstream. Current guidance summaries name these derivatives, which cover most of Indonesia’s timber export lines.
| Product line | In scope | Typical Indonesian exporter |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood | Yes | Java and Kalimantan panel mills |
| LVL (laminated veneer lumber) | Yes | Engineered-wood producers |
| Veneer | Yes | Decorative and face-veneer makers |
| Wooden furniture | Yes | Bali, Jepara and Yogyakarta workshops |
| Pulp and paper | Yes | Large fibre operators |
| Charcoal | Yes | Coconut and hardwood charcoal exporters |
What is inside the wood DDS package?
EUDR Indonesia, operated by EUDR Indonesia, scopes the work and arranges it through vetted licensed partners — geospatial teams, SVLK-familiar auditors and customs/legal advisers. We coordinate; the licensed specialists do the certified work. Figures below are indicative coordination fees as of 2026, subject to change, and are confirmed only after we scope your supply base. They exclude any government, third-party audit or certification fees.
| Package | Best for | What it covers | Indicative timeline | Indicative fee (as of 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDS Readiness Check | Exporters unsure where they stand | Gap review of SVLK, plot records and buyer requirements; action list | 5–7 business days | from IDR 7.5M / ~USD 480 |
| Full Wood DDS Package | One verified supply base | GPS/polygon collection, deforestation-free check vs 2020 baseline, negligible-risk assessment, DDS drafting support, supply-chain map | 3–4 weeks | from IDR 28M / ~USD 1,800 |
| Multi-Supplier Program | Mills and furniture exporters with many farms | Farmer-plot registry build, repeat-shipment DDS structure, mitigation plan, records retention system | 6–8 weeks | Custom quote after scoping |
The DDS package produces plot-level geolocation the way the regulation asks for it: GPS point coordinates for plots under 4 hectares and polygon boundaries for larger plots, plus a negligible-risk assessment and mitigation measures where risk is not negligible. Supporting evidence — legal certificates, land documents, farmer contracts, field photos and audit results — is retained so it can be produced during an enforcement inspection.
How the process works, step by step
- Scope call and readiness check. You send your product lines, SVLK status and plot list. We map the gap and quote firm numbers.
- Field data collection. Partner teams walk the plots, log GPS points or polygons against a farmer registry, and gather legality documents.
- Deforestation-free verification. Coordinates are checked against satellite and remote-sensing data for the 31 December 2020 baseline; risk is assessed and mitigated.
- DDS drafting and supply-chain map. We help assemble the Due Diligence Statement and a regional map. The Commission’s guidance notes you need not publish exact coordinates — a kecamatan-level map with area scale reassures buyers while protecting farmer privacy.
- Filing and hand-off. You file the DDS, receive the unique reference number, and pass it to your importer and logistics operator before EU customs clearance. A single DDS can, in practice, cover repeat shipments of the same verified supply base while the data stays current.
Talk to the concierge before your next EU shipment
If EU buyers are already asking for plot-level proof — and many are, ahead of formal enforcement — get your wood DDS package scoped now rather than at the container door.
EUDR Indonesia concierge (operated by EUDR Indonesia)
Send your product lines and plot list via the quote form or email the contact form. We reply within 24 business hours with a readiness read and a firm quote. Work is arranged through vetted licensed partners; EUDR Indemnity Indonesia is an independent advisory hub, not an official authority or certifier. Part of Juara Holding Group, an Indonesian group founded in 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an SVLK certificate cover EUDR for plywood exports?
No. SVLK proves your timber is legal under Indonesian law, which satisfies only one of EUDR’s three conditions. You still need deforestation-free proof against the 31 December 2020 baseline plus plot geolocation inside a filed Due Diligence Statement. Treat SVLK as a strong foundation, not a finished pass, and confirm current rules with your EU importer.
Which Indonesian wood products fall under EUDR?
EUDR covers wood plus named derivatives, so most timber export lines are in scope: plywood, LVL (laminated veneer lumber), veneer, pulp, paper, charcoal and wooden furniture. If a product contains EUDR wood, the same deforestation-free, legality and DDS requirements follow it. Check your HS codes against the regulation’s annex with your importer before you assume a line is exempt.
How do you collect geolocation for smallholder timber plots?
The DDS needs GPS point coordinates for plots under 4 hectares and polygon boundaries for larger plots. In practice, field teams walk the plot corners with a GPS app, log coordinates against a farmer registry, then verify them against satellite imagery for the December 2020 baseline. You keep the raw data; a regional kecamatan-level map can be shared publicly instead.
Can one DDS cover repeat furniture shipments?
In practice, a single Due Diligence Statement can cover repeat shipments of the same verified supply base, as long as the plot data, legality documents and risk assessment stay current. Each DDS carries a unique reference number quoted on the EU customs declaration. If your supply base changes, you refresh the data and file again before the goods move.