Two Directorates Conduct a Joint Audit

Fitri Novia Heriani, Mahinda Arkyasa

In an effort to increase state revenue in 2013, Directorate General of Customs and Excise together with the Directorate General of Tax conducted a joint audit on import and export activities. The audit focuses on export/import revenue and tax compliance of export/import companies.

Agung Kuswandono, Director General of Customs and Excise, explained that the audit applies to several export/import companies that are considered to have the potential to increase state revenue. However, the Director General refused to name the companies.

“We cannot announce the names of the companies to the public,” he said to the press during the public hearing held by Commission IX of the House of Representatives (House), Tuesday (12/2).

During the hearing, Agung stated that the audit focuses on export and import of luxurious goods, as well as bonded zones.

In addition to the joint audit, Muhammad Hatta, a member of Commission IX of the House, urged the Directorate General of Customs and Excise to investigate imported luxurious goods currently distributed in the market. He is concerned that some goods distributed in the market may be illegal.

“I doubt that luxurious goods currently available in the market have a valid import license,” Hatta said.

He urged the Ministry of Trade to coordinate with the Ministry of Industry in order to investigate illegally imported luxurious goods.

(jt)