Dispatches Expose 70%

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Deputy Finance Minister Nurkholisoh Ibn Aman asked the Directorate General Bea and Cute to maintain a balance between surveillance and smooth goods in international trade. According to him, if the General Directorate and Customs are on alert but slow, it will affect the economy.

This happens because over 70% of Indonesian imports are raw materials and half-baked goods that support domestic production activities. Therefore, for Indonesia, the border area is not just a checkpoint, it's part of the production line.

"This is the reason the management administration is so important, because customs are at the intersection between fiscal policy, economic growth, and community protection," the Nukholisoh standard in 6th WCO Indonesia RTC International Conference 2026, Tuesday (20 / 10 / 2026).

According to the Statistic Center's data, the Indonesian import value reached US $186.39 billion in January - August 2026. This number goes up 19.84% compared to the same period last year. These numbers consist of US import migas $29.29 billion and nonmigas US $157.09 billion.

He gave an idea that punctuality was an important aspect of small businesses that wanted to sell their products overseas. For those efforts, one late shipment can cause the loss of a customer even the loss of business opportunity.

Thus, prevention of non@-@ fare resistance should be a government priority. According to him, quality standards, safety, and health are required to protect society. However, the standard must be clear and applied consistently. So, protection doesn't turn into a trade barrier.

Nurkholisoh says caution is still important to prevent illegal narcotics entry, unsafe products or things that can threaten the environment. However, all that has to do without impeding legitimate business activities.

"Thus, we can increase caution. Not by looking at everything the same way, but by knowing where to focus and when to act.