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VOL. 11, ISSUE 6 (2025)
Analysis of implementing regulations related to tariff and non-tariff due to the enforcement of the asean-China free trade area agreement in the textile and textile products industry sector
Authors
Wina Erni
Abstract
The implementation of the ASEAN-China Free
Trade Area (ACFTA) Agreement, which came into effect in 2010, has not always
proceeded in accordance with its original objectives. Regulations related to
ACFTA have been amended almost annually, with these regulatory changes causing
losses and economic imbalances, particularly for Micro, Small, and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Textile and Textile Product (TTP) sector in
Indonesia. The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of the ACFTA
Agreement’s implementation resulting from the elimination of both tariff and
non-tariff barriers in the textile and textile product industry. The findings
indicate that the legal regulations governing free trade, particularly
regarding import duties, have led to increased domestic textile production
costs and decreased domestic textile sales. This research offers novelty in the
form of regulatory reconstruction within the context of the ACFTA Agreement,
specifically aimed at supporting the sustainability and competitiveness of
MSMEs in the Textile and Textile Product (TPT) sector, using a normative method
with a constitutional approach. Additionally, another contributing factor is
the inability to compete with other countries due to free trade barriers,
demonstrating that the objectives of the law have yet to be fully achieved. In
this regard, regulations concerning textile raw materials must be revised so
that Indonesia can produce its own raw materials without relying on imports.
Therefore, the implementation of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) must
be accompanied by appropriate legal regulations to protect textile
entrepreneurs in Indonesia from the perspective of the Theory of Justice.
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How to cite this article:
Wina Erni "Analysis of implementing regulations related to tariff and non-tariff due to the enforcement of the asean-China free trade area agreement in the textile and textile products industry sector". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 6, 2025, Pages 1-7
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