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In short
The Directorate General of Customs and Excise is the Indonesian government agency responsible for managing customs and excise duties under the Ministry of Finance.
In plain words
This agency controls what goods enter and leave Indonesia. It collects taxes on specific items and makes sure people follow trade laws to protect the country.
A simple example
If you fly into Jakarta with expensive luxury goods, this agency checks your bags and decides if you must pay an import tax.
Why it matters
It helps the government raise money through taxes and prevents illegal items like drugs or smuggled goods from entering the country. This keeps the economy stable and the borders safe.
Easy to mix up
It is often confused with the Indonesian Tax Office, which handles general income taxes rather than trade and border duties.