Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — The Indonesian government has imposed anti-dumping duties (BMAD) on nylon film imports from China, Thailand, and Taiwan following findings of unfair trade practices that harm domestic industries.
Nylon film is a transparent thermoplastic made from polyamide (PA), commonly used for various applications, including food and pharmaceutical packaging. This type of plastic is known for its high melting point, strength, durability, scratch and puncture resistance, oxygen barrier properties, and printability.
The anti-dumping measure was introduced by Finance Minister Sri Mulyani based on an investigation by the Indonesian Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) under the Ministry of Trade. KADI’s analysis revealed that nylon film products from these three countries were being sold in Indonesia at prices below their normal value.
Regulation Details and Tariff Rates
The anti-dumping policy is outlined in Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) No. 21 of 2025 on the Imposition of Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of Nylon Film Products from the People’s Republic of China, Thailand, and Taiwan.
Under PMK 21/2025, the policy will remain in effect for four years from the enforcement date. The regulation will officially take effect on March 25, 2025, ten working days after its enactment on March 11, 2025.
According to Article 2 of the regulation, the anti-dumping duty applies to imports of nylon (polyamide) film or foil with a thickness not exceeding 0.25 millimeters (mm), classified under tariff codes ex3920.92.10 and ex3920.92.99 from China, Thailand, and Taiwan.
The anti-dumping tariffs on nylon film import vary by country of origin. For nylon film from China, duties range from Rp1,254 to Rp11,493 per kilogram.
Products from Thailand face duties between Rp4,351 and Rp16,473 per kilogram. Meanwhile, nylon film from Taiwan is subject to the highest tariff, at Rp31,510 per kilogram.
The anti-dumping duties are imposed in addition to general import duties or preferential tariffs under international trade agreements. If trade agreement conditions are not met, the anti-dumping duties will still be applied on top of the general import tariffs.
Read Also:
Sritex Bankruptcy Effect! Indonesia Explores Anti-Dumping Measures for Textiles
Indonesia’s Commitment to Fair Trade
As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Indonesia has an obligation to contribute to fairer global trade practices. Under Article 2, Paragraph 1 of Government Regulation (PP) No. 34/2011, imported goods sold at prices below their normal value and causing harm to domestic producers may be subject to anti-dumping duties.
Anti-dumping duties serve as additional tariffs on imported goods proven to be sold at unfairly low prices, causing economic damage to local industries.
This policy serves as a trade protection measure aimed at shielding local manufacturers from unfair price competition. With the implementation of this policy, the government aims to enhance the competitiveness of Indonesia’s domestic industry and prevent market distortion caused by unfair trade practices.
(Raidi/Agung)
