The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) has successfully\nuncovered two cases of suspected illegal used clothing imports\n(ballpress) in Jakarta and West Kalimantan. Finance Minister Purbaya\nYudhi Sadewa stated that these enforcement actions are part of the\ngovernment\u2019s efforts to maintain compliance with import regulations,\nprotect domestic industry, and create healthy and fair business\ncompetition. \u201cThe government is committed to taking firm action against\nillegal import practices that harm compliant businesses, the public, and\nthe state,\u201d Purbaya said during a press conference held on Tuesday\n(23\/06) at the Buffer Area of CDC Banda, Tanjung Priok.<\/p>\n
Purbaya explained that the enforcement at Tanjung Priok Port\noriginated from intelligence information regarding the suspected\nshipment of ballpress via the KM Eden Mas vessel on the\nPontianak\u2013Tanjung Priok route. Of the 268 containers transported by the\nship, 46 loaded containers were scanned by the Customs and Excise\nDirectorate of P2 and Tanjung Priok Customs. \u201cThe scanning results\nindicated that 43 containers contained ballpress, and they were\nimmediately sealed and subjected to further inspection. As of 22 June\n2026, inspection of 19 containers found 2,067 bales containing used\nclothing, clothing accessories, and bags. The total load in the 43\ncontainers is estimated to reach 4,687 bales with an economic value of\napproximately Rp 37.5 billion,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Following the enforcement action in Tanjung Priok, the Directorate of\nP2 Customs and the West Kalimantan Regional Customs Office conducted\nfurther investigations. These operations, carried out from 19-21 June\n2026 at two warehouse locations in Kubu Raya and Mempawah Regencies,\nWest Kalimantan, resulted in the prevention and seizure of 2,060 bales\nof illegal used clothing valued at Rp 16.48 billion. The Finance\nMinister noted that the successful uncovering of these cases was the\nresult of strong synergy between Customs, the Indonesian Armed Forces\nStrategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS TNI), the Attorney General\u2019s Office,\nand the National Police\u2019s Investigative Supervisory Corps.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe enforcement against 43 containers in Tanjung Priok and the\ndiscovery of stockpile locations in West Kalimantan demonstrates the\neffectiveness of intelligence-based supervision and cross-agency\ncollaboration. This collaboration is key to breaking the chain of\nillegal used clothing distribution from upstream to downstream,\u201d Purbaya\nsaid. He added that legal proceedings will not stop at securing the\ngoods. Customs is continuing to investigate to identify the parties\nresponsible for the importation, storage, and distribution of these\nillegal goods. The government will trace the owners of the warehouses\nused as stockpile locations in West Kalimantan and the parties linked to\nthe ownership of the 43 containers in Jakarta. The entire legal process\nwill be conducted professionally, transparently, and without\ndiscrimination in accordance with applicable regulations.<\/p>\n
The two cases in Tanjung Priok and West Kalimantan are suspected of\nviolating Article 103 letter d in conjunction with Article 102 letter a\nof Law Number 17 of 2006 on Customs, in conjunction with Article 55 of\nthe Criminal Code. The potential state loss cannot be calculated solely\nfrom customs duties and import taxes, as used clothing is a prohibited\nimport commodity under the Minister of Trade Regulation Number 47 of\n2025. However, the circulation of illegally imported used clothing can\ncause significant immaterial losses, including damaging the nation\u2019s\nimage by positioning Indonesia as a market for other countries\u2019\ndiscarded goods. \u201cThe circulation of ballpress also risks becoming a\nmedium for the spread of diseases, originating from viruses or bacteria\nattached to the used clothing. Furthermore, this practice can disrupt\nthe sustainability of the national textile industry and reduce the\nmarket share for domestically produced clothing,\u201d Purbaya stated. He\naffirmed that the government will continue to guard the borders, monitor\nthe flow of goods, and enforce the law to protect national interests,\ndomestic industry, and the Indonesian people.<\/p>\n
Director General of Customs and Excise, Lieutenant General TNI (Ret.)\nDjaka Budhi Utama, added that his team will continue to strengthen\nsupervision over the entry and circulation of illegal goods, including\nused clothing. \u201cThis enforcement shows that Customs supervision is\nactive and measured. We urge all business actors to conduct their\nactivities legally and comply with all customs and trade regulations,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/customs-seizes-43-containers-of-illegal-used-clothing-in-tanjung-priok-1782194001", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }