The Indonesian government has officially introduced safeguard duties on imports of cotton woven fabrics, reinforcing its commitment to protecting and strengthening the domestic textile industry. The policy, regulated under Finance Ministry Regulation (PMK) No. 98/2025 and effective from January 10, 2026, was implemented following an investigation that found a surge in imports had caused serious injury to local producers. As a member of the World Trade Organization, Indonesia emphasized that the use of safeguard instruments is a legitimate measure to maintain fair competition and ensure a healthy domestic market environment.

The safeguard duty, known locally as Bea Masuk Tindakan Pengamanan, will be applied for three years under a gradual reduction scheme. In the first year, tariffs will range between IDR 3,000 and IDR 3,300 per meter, decreasing to IDR 2,800–IDR 3,100 in the second year and IDR 2,600–IDR 2,900 in the third year. These duties will be imposed in addition to existing import tariffs. To support inclusive trade, Indonesia has granted exemptions for imports from 122 developing countries that are members of the WTO, provided importers submit valid certificates of origin. This balanced approach aims to protect domestic industries while upholding international trade commitments.

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