Indonesian authorities destroyed $1.3m worth of illegally imported goods on 19 August, including industrial machinery, cell phones, and kitchenware.

Indonesian authorities destroyed $1.3m worth of illegally imported goods on 19 August, including industrial machinery, cell phones, and kitchenware that did not meet Indonesia's import standards. The Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan, said these imports can disrupt local industries and impact state and tax revenues. Indonesia is intensifying its fight against illicit imports, which cost the government up to 40% of its revenues, with Hasan leading the Illegal Imports Task Force.

August 19, 2024
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