tempo, Jakarta – Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan, known as Zulhas, said his ministry had formed a task force for monitoring. Import The minister claimed the task force was formed because illegal importation of certain items into Indonesia had affected domestic businesses and led to mass layoffs.
“The task force will monitor certain commodities included in the import trade system,” Zulhas said on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Zulhas said the task force was formed based on Article 38 (1) of the Trade Law No. 7 of 2014, which stipulates that the government regulates the trade activities of its citizens through import and export policies. Meanwhile, according to Government Regulation No. 29 of 2021, the minister is empowered to oversee the state’s trade operations.
Zulhas said the task force is made up of 11 ministries and agencies: the Ministry of Trade, the Attorney General’s Office, the National Police, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, the Japan Coast Guard, the Navy, the National Intelligence Agency, the Indonesian Food and Drug Agency, and trade offices in each of Indonesia’s provinces and districts.
“The task force aims to establish key measures and oversight in addressing import issues, create effective conditions and monitor specific commodities subject to the trade regime,” he said.
The anti-illegal import task force will operate from July 18 to December 2024, with the possibility of being extended if necessary.
Previously, Bara K. Hasibuan, special staff to the Minister of Trade for International Trade Agreements, said the task force is empowered to block illegally imported goods from entering Indonesia. The task force is one of the solutions to combat illegal imports, in addition to safeguard duties and anti-dumping import duties.
“This is a complicated issue,” Barra said.
To that end, Bala said the agency is also partnering with business associations and relevant ministries. The ministry is in contact with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO), the Indonesian Textile Association and the Indonesian Labor Union. Indonesia Retailers and Shopping Center Tenants Association Or HIPPINDO.
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