Larangan Impor Pakaian Bekas Menurt Peraturan Menteri Perdagangan Nomor 40 Tahun 2022 Tentang Barang Dilarang Ekspor dan Barang Dilarang Impor

Abstract

Clothing, as a basic human need, not only includes physical aspects but also has a significant psychological dimension, reflected in the phenomenon of fashion and clothing brands, which have become integral to everyday life and reflect social status. In the context of globalization, the clothing trade, especially the import of used clothing with well-known brands, has become a trend in Indonesia because the prices are more affordable. However, in 2015, the government issued a regulation through Minister of Trade Regulation Number 51/M-DAG/PER/7/2015, which prohibited the import of used clothing, with the main reason being to protect the domestic textile industry from unfair competition and to prevent the potential spread of viruses and bacteria are dangerous to public health. The problem in this writing is the procedure for importing goods according to Minister of Trade Regulation Number 40 of 2022 concerning goods prohibited from export and goods banned from import and the legal consequences for importers who distribute used clothing to business actors. This research aims to discuss and explain the procedures for importing goods according to the Minister of Trade Regulation Number 40 of 2022 concerning goods prohibited from export and goods banned from import and to discuss and explain the legal consequences for importers who distribute used clothing to business actors. The research method used is normative legal research with a descriptive-analytical research approach. The research results show that Minister of Trade Regulation Number 40 of 2022, which regulates procedures for importing goods, including prohibitions on the import of second-hand goods such as clothing, is an essential element in international trade, showing the government's commitment to supporting economic growth, protecting national interests, and controlling the flow of second-hand goods for the sake of environmental sustainability and safety. Importers of used clothing must comply with quality standards and legal requirements, with violations resulting in imprisonment for up to five years and a maximum fine of five billion rupiah by Minister of Trade Regulation Number 40 of 2022. Additional sanctions from the Consumer Protection Law involve imprisonment for up to five years or a fine of up to two billion rupiah. Destruction of illegal goods, withdrawal from distribution, temporary bans, suspension of business activities, and revocation of trade permits are preventive measures to ensure compliance with import regulations, with cooperation between agencies strengthening law enforcement.