CPO U.S. May Sign Again

Jakarta. The U.S. government confirmed that Indonesia still exporting crude oil or crude palm oil (CPO) to the country. About the environmental provisions of CPO products are now still under discussion, not a decision.Ambassador to the United States (U.S. ambassador) to Indonesia, Scot Marciel, bring it in his office, Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Jakarta, Friday (10/2). "So there's a new rule but does not prohibit the import of palm oil, the environmental agency's rules. It not prevent the importation, Indonesia exporter of palm oil. So Indonesia could still be exported, "he explained.
Previously, the government of Indonesia furious since January 28, 2012 and exports of palm oil from Indonesia to the U.S. denied entry to the grounds is not environmentally friendly.
The U.S. action is considered as an act of trade protectionism is not justified under the WTO, because the government will invite entrepreneurs to fight it.
Scot said the new rules in the U.S. only to fuel lending program. So, if there are companies that filed a U.S. government loan programs come Serikan and using raw materials from Indonesia palm oil will not be accepted. "This rule states palm oil is not qualified to get credit on fuel because the program does not meet environmental requirements," he explained.
While for the cosmetics and food, go Scot, Indonesia palm oil is still allowed. "Cosmetics, food, market continued growth. This is related to export, but not related to that," he said.
Scot stated, this rule has not been a decision. Because there are about 1 month to receive input from all parties. "But we want to hear comments from governments, other parties to determine the decision. We still welcome input, still ask for input until March 28," he said.
Exports still highWhile the activity of CPO exports through the Port of Belawan, North Sumatra recorded remains high. CPO exports to this country since Uncle Sam is relatively small.

Assistant Manager of Legal and Public Relations Branch Pelindo I Belawan M Azmi told MedanBisnis Jauhari, Friday (10/2), said that since Sunday (5/2) to Friday (10/2) activity of CPO exports through the Port of Belawan, North Sumatra were as many as 49 200 a shipped in 6 stages.
Azmi said the first phase, Sunday (5/2)-flagged tanker MT Malta Borchali departed from the Port of Belawan carrying 13 500 tonnes of CPO Sumatra to the United Arab Emirates. Four days later (9/2), MT Chen Pegassus tankers flying the Malta Island left the Port of Belawan wharf CPO CPO loaded 4500 tons of Sumatra to India. (DTF / Wismar Simanjuntak)MB