Indonesia to Impose Safeguard Duties on Certain Apparel Imports

Indonesia will impose safeguard duties on apparel and clothing accessories from China, Bangladesh, Singapore and Vietnam, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council reported March 10. The duties, from 44 cents to $11.29, will apply to casual and formal clothes, including suits, dresses, “outerwear” and babies’ garments. HKTDC said the Indonesian Safeguards Committee recommended the duties, saying the country’s industry was unable to compete with the imported goods.