Aircraft parts duty free

JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has issued a ruling, extending the duty exemption on imports of components for repair and maintenance of aircraft for another year.

Agus Haryanto, a spokesman for the ministry, said yesterday that the ruling, which took effect on Aug. 14, also includes the repair and maintenance of Indonesian airplanes overseas.

He said that the import tax immunity remains essential to support the aircraft maintenance industry in the country and to improve flight services to the public.

Components covered by the duty exemption ruling include parts of aircraft body, rocket propelling engines and telecommunication equipment.

Agus said that the ruling will not affect the general import tariff regulations because the tax facility is issued only for repair and maintenance purposes.

Aircraft companies should apply for the import tax exemption to the director general of excise and duty, which will award the facility on behalf of the finance minister, he said.(hen)