Under the country’s trade ministry’s latest regulation, imports of readymade garments and related accessories now require import approvals, technical considerations from relevant ministries and surveyor reports as part of enhanced border supervision, trade minister Budi Santoso recently said.
“All textile, textile products and readymade garments remain under strict border control,” Budi said at a press conference in Jakarta.
Despite safeguard measures on garment imports expiring, the government is processing an extension. Safeguards do continue for other textile products, including yarn, curtains, fabrics and carpets.
“This is part of our selective approach to relaxation, while protecting domestic industries from the influx of cheap imports, especially from countries with production overcapacity,” Budi was quoted as saying by domestic media outlets.
The government has streamlined the licensing process. Franchise licenses now will be automatically issued if local governments fail to process them within five working days, allowing entrepreneurs to proceed using their registration receipt as a valid business permit.
“This will cut waiting times, which have been a frequent complaint from small and medium enterprises,” Budi said.
The ministry has revoked four outdated regulations deemed redundant under higher-level laws. Budi said the ministry will also revoke the regulation concerning the procedure for issuing franchise registration certificates by regional governments.
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