Increasing the Confiscation of Cigarette Taxable Goods through International Cooperation in the City of Batam: JEL Classification: F52, F55, H26, K42, O17

Navisa  Septia; Devita  Prinanda; Havidz  Ageng

doi:10.55885/jmap.v6i1.916

Authors

Navisa Septia University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia
Devita Prinanda University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia
Havidz Ageng University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55885/jmap.v6i1.916

Keywords:

International Cooperation, Trade Monitoring, Excise Goods, Batam City

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the increase in international cooperation in the supervision of cigarette trade as excisable goods in Batam City. Batam, as one of the free trade zones in Indonesia, has its own challenges in supervising the trade of excisable goods, especially given its strategic location and proximity to neighboring countries. This study uses a qualitative approach for case studies, where data is collected through interviews, observations, and document research. The results show that closer international cooperation between the Indonesian government and neighboring countries as well as international organizations can increase the effectiveness of supervision and law enforcement related to the trade of excisable goods. Efforts to increase cooperation include information exchange, joint training, and joint operations at the border. This study concludes that increased international cooperation is essential to overcome the challenges in monitoring the trade of cigarettes as excisable goods in Batam City and recommends more proactive and integrated policies in its implementation.

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