The value of illegal garments imported in to Indonesia is projected to have increased to $2.9 billion per year with around 3 million pieces imported every day, says Ian Syarif, Chairman-West Java branch, Association of Indonesian Textiles (API).
According to Syarif, this rise of illegal clothing imports is impacting domestic apparel sales in Indonesia. Apparel exporters in the country are currently being compelled to pay an import duty of Rp-20,000-70,000 per piece to sell their garments, notes Redma Gita Wirawata, Chairman, Indonesian Filament Fiber Association (APSyFI).
Against this, imported clothing is being sold on ecommerce websites at Rp 40,000-50,000. This is possible only if they have not paid import duties, adds Wirawata.
