The Director General of Customs and Excise has issued regulation No. PER-10/BC/2022 (“PER-10”) regarding the reduction in the import quota for goods subject to import facilities.

The quota cut applies to certain imports and/or goods release which obtain facilities of exemption, import-duty relief or duty borne by the Government which are performed by importers and entrepreneurs operating in bonded storage areas, special economic zones and free-trade zones / free ports. This covers the imports of various goods, such as those that are related to government projects, certain capital goods, public facilities, etc.

It will be implemented through an electronic platform, although a manual method through the integrated system or the Customs Office may be implemented in a case where the system is experiencing technical difficulties or errors. Specific administration and reporting procedures shall be performed by the customs authority in this regard.

This regulation became effective on 7 December 2022.