\"\"\n\nStarting March 10, along with the enactment of Indonesia's new Trade Regulation No. 36, the Ministry of Industry specifically issued new Regulation No. 6 to restrict imports of electronic products. What are the specific details? Let me explain:\n\nFirst, on February 1, 2024, the Ministry of Industry quietly published Regulation No. 6, which specifies 139 customs codes, of which 78 product categories require quota (PI) and inspection reports (LS) when declaring customs. These 78 tariff items include some products such as air conditioners, televisions, washing machines, refrigerators, fiber optic cables, refrigerators, laptops, and several other electronic products.\" The remaining 61 categories only require inspection reports (LS).\n\nSecond, the Ministry of Industry stated that the introduction of this policy to restrict imports of electronic products does not mean the government opposes imports, but rather aims to maintain a favorable industrial business environment, especially for products that are already mass-produced locally in Indonesia. For example, in 2023, Indonesia's air conditioner production capacity was 2.7 million units, with actual production around 1.2 million units. This means the production utilization rate was only 43%, but the import volume of air conditioners reached 3.8 million units. It is hoped that this import control can improve the utilization rate of Indonesia's air conditioner production.\n\nThird, Secretary General of the Indonesian Electronics Association (Gabel), Daniel, said that the association supports the government's policy. The competitiveness issues of Indonesia's industries cannot be solved solely through the import trade system; there are also complex problems such as weak downstream sectors for raw materials and core components. The association hopes that Regulation No. 6 will drive rapid growth in upstream industries, thereby triggering downstream integration. The government faces great challenges in implementing this regulation and requires the support and input of all stakeholders to be successfully implemented.\n\nSince September 2023, when President Jokowi called for restrictions on imports of consumer goods and finished products, the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Industry have been issuing corresponding trade policies. For companies looking to develop the Indonesian market, only by building a local supply chain or setting up factories locally can they better establish themselves in Indonesia. What do you think? I am Manager Wang, who has been in Indonesia for 20 years. Join the Indonesia Business Directory to efficiently explore the Indonesian market.