Customs Grants Bonded Zone Facility to PT Mingbao Lianchuang International
PT Mingbao Lianchuang International, a footwear company located in the Candi Industrial Estate, Semarang, has officially received permission for a bonded zone facility from the Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) Customs Regional Office.
The permission was granted directly by the Head of the Central Java and DIY Customs Regional Office, Agus Yulianto, on Tuesday, 17 March 2026. According to him, this facility is a form of government support in enhancing the competitiveness of the national industry.
“The Bonded Zone facility we provide helps industry players reduce production costs and expand export market access,” he stated in a comment on Thursday (26/3/2026).
PT Mingbao Lianchuang International is a company operating in the footwear industry with an export orientation to various countries, such as the United States, Latin America, Europe, and the Asian region.
The presence of this company is expected to strengthen the contribution of the manufacturing sector to the regional economy while encouraging an increase in national exports.
Agus added that the customs facilities provided include the suspension of import duties as well as tax facilitation for importing raw materials that will be processed and re-exported.
According to him, these conveniences can improve efficiency and smooth the production process. He also emphasised that Customs will continue to serve as a trade facilitator and industrial assistance for the business world.
In addition to contributing to exports, this company has a positive impact on job absorption.
Up to 2026, PT Mingbao Lianchuang International has absorbed around 350 local workers. This number is projected to increase to 700 workers by 2030 in line with business expansion.
“The presence of this industry not only increases exports but also opens up job opportunities and provides direct benefits to the surrounding community,” said Agus.
From an investment perspective, the company demonstrates strong commitment to business development in Indonesia. Its investment value reached Rp 50 billion in 2026 and is projected to increase to Rp 350 billion by 2030 in line with plans to expand production capacity.
The presence of PT Mingbao Lianchuang International in the Candi Industrial Estate could become a driver of the regional economy. Strengthening this export-oriented industrial ecosystem is expected to provide positive multiplier effects for economic growth and an increase in state revenues.