South Sulawesi Customs and Excise also encourage the export of various commodities from micro, small and medium enterprises from South Sulawesi as an effort to boost the economy. The head of the regional customs office, Nugroho Wahyu Utomo, stated that customs stimulated SMEs to export, which was considered to have a direct impact on the welfare of the community. Because, by exporting, MSMEs can sell their products internationally.

"Usually the price is higher, so they get a better profit," said Nugroho in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Wednesday. "Then regarding the improvement of the national economy, said Nughoro, joint collaboration is needed, such as from taxation, treasury and banking and other parties. Especially during the economic recovery period after the COVID-19 pandemic. "Therefore, we continue to increase cooperation and collaboration with stakeholders in South Sulawesi to increase exports, especially from MSMEs," he said. So far, Customs and Excise has also provided guidance and assistance to MSMEs. Starting from financing, accuracy of goods, how to manage exports properly. Last year, South Sulawesi Customs and Excise noted that it had collected more of USD 25 million specifically from MSME actors.

Source: https://makassar.antaranews.com/berita/431057/bea-cukai-sulbagsel-mendorong-ekspor-komoditi-umkm