Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced on Tuesday that the seizures, carried out between August 14–15, involved coordination with the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), the Armed Forces’ Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS), the National Police (Polri), and local governments.
"All of these goods are second-hand clothing imported from South Korea, Japan, and China," Santoso said in Bandung, the provincial capital.
He stressed that the circulation of imported used clothing is strictly prohibited under Indonesian law, as it harms domestic industries — particularly the textile sector and small businesses (MSMEs) — and poses health risks to consumers.
"These goods are a serious threat to our local industries and endanger public health," he emphasized.
The ban is regulated under Law No. 7 of 2014 on Trade, as well as Ministry of Trade regulations on import policies and prohibited goods.
Santoso added that the ministry, in cooperation with law enforcement agencies, will continue taking firm action against the illegal trade in line with existing regulations.
He also urged the public to play an active role in curbing the circulation of imported second-hand clothing.
"Let’s work together to fight these illegal products, which clearly harm us all," he said.
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Editor: Anton Santoso
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