This EUDR compliance FAQ answers the questions Indonesian coffee, cocoa, rubber, and wood-and-furniture exporters ask most — what the rules require, which deadline applies to you, what a Due Diligence Statement involves, and how plot geolocation works. Every dated fact below is stamped, because EUDR enforcement timing has shifted before.
*This is general guidance, not legal advice; confirm current EUDR requirements with the European Commission (environment.ec.europa.eu), your EU importer, and a licensed customs/legal adviser before acting.*
What EUDR is and who it covers
What is the EUDR?
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EU Regulation 2023/1115) entered into force on 29 June 2023. It blocks covered goods from entering or leaving the EU market unless they are deforestation-free, legally produced, and covered by a filed Due Diligence Statement.
Which commodities does EUDR cover?
Seven: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood — plus derivatives such as plywood, LVL, veneer, pulp, paper, furniture, leather, and charcoal. For Indonesian exporters the four practical ones are coffee, cocoa, rubber, and wood/furniture.
Does EUDR apply to my Bali coffee or cocoa business?
If your product (or an ingredient in it) is a covered commodity and it reaches the EU market, yes — even indirectly through an EU importer. The obligation follows the commodity, not just the exporter of record.
Deadlines and timing
When is the EUDR compliance deadline for Indonesia?
As announced and as of 2026, large and medium operators must comply by 30 December 2026, and micro and small operators by 30 June 2027. Both dates are subject to change — confirm the current position with the European Commission and your EU importer.
Has the EUDR deadline been delayed before?
Yes. Several Indonesian sources still cite an earlier 30 December 2025 date and a 30 June 2026 transition for micro and small operators. Enforcement timing has moved, so treat every date as provisional until you reconfirm it.
Which deadline applies to a small Bali exporter?
That depends on your operator size classification, not your location. Micro and small operators fall under the later date (30 June 2027 as announced), but your EU buyer may request compliant data well before then.
Cost and effort
How much does EUDR compliance cost?
There is no single price — cost tracks the number of plots you map, whether you need polygon surveys, and how much verification your supply base requires. We do not quote a flat figure; ask for a scoped estimate against your actual farm list.
How long does it take to prepare a Due Diligence Statement?
It depends on how ready your plot data is. Collecting GPS points and polygons, running a risk assessment, and assembling legal documents is the slow part; once a verified supply base exists, filing repeat statements is faster.
Do I need special software to comply?
Not necessarily to start. You need accurate geolocation data, retained evidence, and a DDS filed in the EU system — tools help at scale, but the core requirement is verifiable data, not any specific app.
The DDS and geolocation
What is a Due Diligence Statement (DDS)?
It is the filing that confirms your goods meet EUDR conditions. Each DDS carries a unique reference number that must be quoted on the EU import/export customs declaration and shared with your logistics operator before EU customs clearance.
What geolocation data does EUDR require?
Plot-level coordinates: 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.
Do I have to publish my farm coordinates publicly?
No. The European Commission’s practical guidance notes operators do not have to publish exact coordinates publicly — a regional map with sub-district (kecamatan) names and area scale can reassure compliance teams while protecting farmer privacy.
What is the deforestation cut-off date?
31 December 2020. Goods must not be produced on land deforested after that baseline, checked against satellite and remote-sensing data.
Legality, safety, and penalties
Is SVLK, ISPO, FSC, or Rainforest Alliance enough on its own?
No single scheme is an automatic pass. SVLK supports timber and furniture legality, ISPO supports palm, and voluntary schemes like FSC and Rainforest Alliance can feed due diligence — but deforestation-free proof against the 2020 baseline plus geolocation are still required.
What happens if I don’t comply?
Penalties can reach up to 4% of an operator’s EU-derived turnover, on top of rejected shipments and goods blocked at EU customs. Non-compliant lots simply do not clear.
Is my land certificate enough proof?
Legal certificates and land-tenure documents help, but they are one input. EU buyers typically also want farmer contracts, field photos, independent surveys, audit results, and a supply-chain map from farm to export lot.
Comparison and the Bali angle
How is EUDR different from certifications I already hold?
Existing certificates prove legality or sustainability; EUDR additionally demands plot-level geolocation and deforestation-free proof against a fixed 2020 date. It is a data-and-traceability obligation layered on top of legality.
Where can Bali and Indonesian exporters get plot mapping done?
The operational shift is toward farmer-plot registries, GPS and polygon collection, and digitized chain-of-custody. EUDR Indonesia connects exporters to vetted licensed mapping, audit, and customs partners rather than certifying compliance itself.
Talk to the EUDR Indonesia concierge
EUDR Indonesia is an independent information hub — part of Juara Holding Group, an Indonesian group founded in 2015. We are not an official authority or certifier, and this page is not legal advice. If your EU buyer is asking for a Due Diligence Statement or plot geolocation and you want to be connected to vetted licensed compliance, mapping, and customs partners, send your commodity and rough supply-base size to the EUDR Indonesia concierge through the quote form at or via the contact form. Typical first response within 24 business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which EUDR deadline applies to my company?
It hinges on your operator size, not your location. As announced and as of 2026, large and medium operators face 30 December 2026 and micro and small operators 30 June 2027 — both subject to change. Confirm your classification and the current dates with your EU importer and the European Commission before planning around either.
Can EUDR Indonesia file my Due Diligence Statement for me?
No. EUDR Indonesia is an independent information hub, not a licensed adviser or certifier, so it does not file statements or guarantee compliance. It can connect you to vetted licensed partners who handle plot mapping, verification, and customs filing. The DDS itself is filed by the responsible operator in the EU system.
Where do the dates and figures in this FAQ come from?
They summarise EU Regulation 2023/1115 and current European Commission guidance at environment.ec.europa.eu, dated as of 2026. Because enforcement timing has shifted before, treat every date as provisional and reconfirm it with the Commission and your EU importer rather than relying on any single source, including this page.
My EU buyer is asking for EUDR compliance — what should I do first?
Start by listing your farms or collection points and confirming which covered commodity you export. Then gather legality documents and begin collecting plot geolocation. Ask your buyer exactly what evidence they need, and have a licensed adviser review before you file anything.