Breaking Borders: China’s Illegal Imports to Indonesia

Key Summary:
- Potential for illegal imports from China to Indonesia
- Export is slowing, while import is accelerating
- The government plans to impose a 200% import duty
Why it matters: There is a potential for illegal imports from China to Indonesia, amounting to hundreds of millions of US dollars.
Potential Illegal Imports: The difference between the reported values from ITC and BPS could highlights a significant discrepancy that may suggest unrecorded or misclassified goods entering the market, potentially affecting the local economy and regulatory efforts.