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        "id": 1769994,
        "msgid": "indonesia-tightens-import-controls-to-shield-domestic-industries-1779954625",
        "date": "2026-05-28 13:33:05",
        "title": " Indonesia tightens import controls to shield domestic industries",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": " Indonesia has introduced stricter import controls to protect local industries, including enhanced licensing procedures and digitalised systems to streamline trade processes. The Ministry of Trade reports Indonesia as the most active user of global safeguard measures, with nine cases aimed at preventing import surges that threaten domestic manufacturing. These reforms aim to boost transparency, efficiency, and competitiveness in national trade.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cThe government continues to implement fundamental changes in foreign\ntrade regulations to create a system that is simpler, faster,\ntransparent, and integrated,\u201d Santoso said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia currently classifies imports into three categories:\nprohibited goods, regulated imports, and unrestricted imports. The\nsystem is intended to strengthen supervision while providing legal\ncertainty for businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Santoso said the government is tightening import licensing procedures\nto improve transparency and accountability. Imported goods are generally\nrequired to be brand-new.<\/p>\n<p>Importers must also hold a Business Identification Number (NIB),\nwhich functions as an Importer Identification Number (API), according to\nthe minister.<\/p>\n<p>For certain commodities, importers are required to obtain import\nbusiness licenses and complete technical verification by independent\nsurveyors to ensure goods comply with existing regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Trade has also expanded digitalization in trade\nservices through integrated electronic licensing and monitoring\nsystems.<\/p>\n<p>All foreign trade business licensing services are now fully online\nthrough the Single Submission system (SSm), while the ministry has\nintroduced a maximum five-day service period to reduce administrative\nbarriers and improve business certainty.<\/p>\n<p>Santoso said the measures are part of Indonesia\u2019s bureaucratic reform\nefforts to improve national trade efficiency, strengthen the investment\nclimate, and enhance the country\u2019s trade competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted Indonesia\u2019s use of trade safeguard measures to\nprotect domestic industries from import surges.<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia has become the most active country in applying safeguard\nmeasures, with nine cases accounting for around 25 percent of global\nsafeguard actions, according to the ministry.<\/p>\n<p>The measures are aimed at protecting domestic industries from import\nsurges that could threaten local manufacturing, Santoso said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Gov\u2019t slashes food import by strengthening domestic\nproduction<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia restricts imports to stabilize prices, boost\nfarmers<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Maria CG Prayudhia, Martha Herlinawati Simanjuntak<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-tightens-import-controls-to-shield-domestic-industries-1779954625",
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