Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- Indonesia's Minister of Trade Budi Santoso emphasized that the government's ban on the import of used clothing is driven by domestic considerations, citing concerns over public health, protection of local businesses, and environmental sustainability.

"Trade Minister Regulation No. 47 of 2025 on prohibited import goods outlaws the import of used clothing under HS code 6309.00.00," Santoso said during a meeting with Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta on Wednesday.

He stressed that the import restriction is consistent with the state's responsibility to protect citizens from potential hazards, including health risks, as mandated by Law No. 7 of 2014 on Trade.

From an economic perspective, Sant...