Electronic Component

Electronic Component Supply Threatened

Saturday, April 2, 2011

JAKARTA - An earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan threatens the supply of components for the electronics industry in Indonesia. Stock electronics industry is currently only for the need until May 2011. Whereas in the proposed order components, the industry must make estimated needs for the next six months. Deputy Head of Home Appliance Company Joint Electronic (Gabel) Sukiatno Halim said, during the supply of components for the electronics industry come from East Asia, like Japan, Taiwan, Korea and China, as well as a small part of Europe. "Three months earlier, the industry must do a confirmation about the order. In the meantime, the delivery takes time, could be two weeks if from Taiwan or China, "said Sukiatno in Jakarta yesterday.For that, the electronics industry that is much dependent on the supply of components from Japan began to seek other sources of supply. "In these conditions, it should open source.Karena way of thinking is that, import duties (BM) for the component should be zeroed. That harmony, "he added. By looking at these conditions, Sukiatno hoped the government would soon issue a revised Regulation of the Minister of Finance (FMD) No 241/2010 on the Determination System of Classification of Goods and imposition of Customs Tariff (BM) of the Goods Impor.Tanpa PMK, the industry would be burdened with the cost of imported components. "Not all countries have a FTA (free trade agreement) with Indonesia.Mungkin from China was not disrupted. However, how to import components from Taiwan? We do not have an FTA with Taiwan. In fact, if for the electronics, if not no components, though only one can not be a product, "he said. Chairman Ali Gabel Soebroto Oentaryo revealed this during the domestic electronics industry was nearly drowned. "We asked BM to clear the components alone, especially for components that have not produced domestically," said Ali addition, the government before issuing the rule should be able to consider the appropriate deadlines. Head of Climate Policy Assessment and Quality of Industry Ministry of Industry (BPKIMI Kemenperin) Arryanto Sagala admitted his side urged the revision of FMD were issued immediately the end of March 2011. The reason, industry began BM burdened cost to be paid in the import machinery and raw materials.In the meantime, continued Arryanto, Kemenperin launched a restructuring program the machine but the program will not be effective.   _Karina sandra