DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
No. 13/DAGLU/KP/V/2003

ON
TECHNICAL DIRECTIVES FOR VERIFICATION AND TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE
OF IMPORT OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING (TPT)

THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE,

Considering :

• a. that in the framework of implementing Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 276/MPP/Kep/4/2003 on verification or technical surveillance ss of import of Textile and Clothing (TPT) and Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 307/MPP/Kep/3/2003 on the appointment of surveyors as the executors of verification or technical surveillance of import of textile and clothing (TPT) as well as Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 389/MPP/Kep/5/2003 on the amendment to Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 276/MPP/Kep/4/2003 concerning verification or technical surveillance of import of Textile and Clothing (TPT), it is deemed necessary to stipulate technical directives for verification or technical surveillance of import of textile and clothing (TPT);
• b. that in relation thereto, it is necessary to issue a decision of the Director General of Foreign Trade;

In view of :

• 1. Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 276/MPP/Kep/4/2003 on verification or technical surveillance of import of Textile and Clothing (TPT);
• 2. Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 307/MPP/Kep/3/2003 on the appointment of surveyors as the executors of verification or technical surveillance of import of textile and clothing (TPT);
• 3. Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 389/MPP/Kep/5/2003 on the amendment to Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 276/MPP/Kep/4/2003 concerning verification or technical surveillance of import of Textile and Clothing (TPT);
• 4. Decision of the Director General of Machine, Electronic and Multifarious Industries No. 011/SK/ILMEA/IV2003 on the team for monitoring and evaluating developments of textile and clothing industries;

DECIDES :

To stipulate :

THE DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE ON TECHNICAL DIRECTIVES FOR VERIFICATION AND TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE OF IMPORT OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING (TPT)

Article 1

Referred to in this decision as:

• 1. Verification or technical surveillance is the inspection of import of textile and clothing (TPT) as meant in Decrees of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 276/MPP/Kep/4/2003 and No. 389/MPP/Kep/5/2003.
• 2. Textile and clothing (TPT) are all textile and clothing subsumed into Tariff Headings HS as meant in Decrees of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 276/MPP/Kep/4/2003 and No. 389/MPP/Kep/5/2003.
• 3. API is the importer identity number as meant in Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 40/MPP/Kep/1/2003 on importer identity number (API).
• 4. NPIK is the special importer identity number as meant in Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 40/MPP/Kep/3/2002.
• 5. Textile producing importer is a company already securing recognition as the textile producing importer as meant in Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 732/MPP/Kep/10/2002.
• 6. Surveyors are PT Surveyor Indonesia and PT Sucofindo appointed to verify or undertake technical surveillance of import of TPT as meant in Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 307/MPP/Kep/4/2003.
• 7. KSO is operational cooperation between PT Sucofindo and PT Surveyor Indonesia in undertaking verification or technical surveillance of import of TPT.

Article 2

(1) Verification or technical surveillance of import of TPT include:

• a. administrative examination of identity of importer and legitimacy of licenses and/or requirements which must be fulfilled by importers (API, NPIK, textile producing importer);
• b. next examination in the field with regard to information and data on countries producing goods, specifications of goods covering HS, description of goods and composition of materials, quantity and types of goods as well as time of shipment.

(2) In the case of import of TPT being worth up to FOB U5$2,500.00, procedures for verification or technical surveillance as meant in paragraph (1) are executed by means of random examination.

(3) Mark of examination is given to goods or transport package of import of TPT already subjected to verification or technical surveillance in the form of seal or label.

(4) Procedures and technical directives for granting the mark of examination as meant in paragraph (3) are made and implemented by surveyors in accordance with the common norms.

Article 3

(1) Results of the verification or technical surveillance of import of TPT as meant in Article 2 are mentioned in a report of surveyor or LS by surveyor for conveying subsequently to:

• a. the relevant importer; and
• b. customs and excise service office at unloading port.

(2) The LS as meant in paragraph (1) contains the following data:

• a. identity of importers;
• b. identity of exporters;
• c. related licenses and requirements;
• d. description of goods;
• e. quantity of goods;
• f. code of HS;
• g. schedule of shipment or BL or AWB;
• h. countries producing goods;
• i. packages of goods;
• j. other related information.

(3) The format of LS is made with characteristics as follows:

• a. being printed above security paper and given logo and watermark of KSO;
• b. being given security number;
• c. being signed by personnel of KSO authorized or given proxy.

Article 4

Procedures and directives for verification or technical surveillance of import of TPT as meant in Article 2B of decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 389/MPP/Kep/5/2003 on the amendment to Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 276/MPP/Kep/4/2003 concerning verification or technical surveillance of import of textile and clothing are executed in accordance with the provisions as meant in this decision.

Article 5

(1) With regard to verification or technical surveillance of import of TPT, surveyors entitle to obtain a compensation for their service from the relevant importers whose TPT are subjected to verification or technical surveillance.

(2) The amount of compensation as meant in paragraph (1) is adjusted to the principle of benefit.

(3) Procedures and directives for paying the compensation from the relevant importers of TPT to surveyors are executed in accordance with the common norms.

Article 6

(1) LS as an import document which must be attached in every time of issuance of Import Declaration (PIB) of import of TPT subjected to prior verification or technical surveillance is effective after June 9, 2003.

(2) In the case of imported TPT already arriving at Indonesia after June 9, 2003 but PIB of the said TPT has been submitted by importers of TPT and has secured registry number from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise on or before June 9, 2003, the import is exempted from the obligation to attach LS.

(3) In the case of import of TPT subjected to prior verification or technical surveillance failing to meet the provision in paragraphs (1) and (2), the imported TPT must be re-exported or subjected to other custom provisions in force.

Article 7

The lateness or other mistake in the issuance of LS attributable to negligence of surveyors intentionally or unintentionally becomes responsibility of surveyors in accordance with the provisions effective in the international federation of inspection agencies/IFIA.

Article 8

(1) Surveyors appointed to undertake verification or technical surveillance of import of TPT as meant in Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 276/MPP/Kep/4/2003 and Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 307/MPP/Kep/4/2003 must convey a written report on activities of verification or technical surveillance periodically every month in the first week of the following month of execution of the activities to the Director General of Foreign Trade in this case the Director of Import with a copy made available to the Director of Textile and Clothing, Directorate General of Metal, Machine, Electronic and Multifarious Industries, Ministry of Industry and Trade.

(2) The written report by surveyors as meant in paragraph (1) contains the following matters:

• a. quantity of LS;
• b. import volume of TPT by importers and total import volume;
• c. import value of TPT by invoice/importer and total import value;
• d. other related information needed by the government.

Article 9

In the case of surveyors being negligent to convey the written report to the Director General of Foreign Trade in this case the Director of Import, Ministry of Indus try and Trade, as meant in Article 8, intentionally or unintentionally, the Director General of Foreign Trade warns and recommends the revocation of appointment as surveyors.

Article 10

(1) In the case of any dispute or divergent view about the implementation of verification or technical surveillance of TPT, related parties can consult with the team for monitoring and evaluating developments of textile and clothing industries established on the basis of Decision of the Director General of Mental, Machine, Electronic and Multifarious Industries, Ministry of Industry and Trade No. 011/SK/ILMEA/IV/2003.

(2) Results of the consultation as meant in paragraph (1) are not binding, but becomes substances of recommendation of the team for monitoring and evaluating developments of textile and clothing industries for further conveyance to institutions/working units within related ministries authorized to make a decision.

Article 11

This decision comes into force as from the date of stipulation.

Stipulated in Jakarta
On May 29, 2003
THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE,
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SUDARSA