Direktorat Jenderal Bea dan Cukai Dari Masa ke Masa

Summary

The video traces the history of Indonesia's customs and excise system, starting from the 16th century when Syah Bandar managed trade and taxation at key ports. The modern system began in 1620 under the VOC, and after Indonesia's independence in 1945, the government restructured customs and excise management. Over the years, the system evolved through key reforms, especially in 1997 with new laws governing customs and excise duties. The reform process continued into the 2000s, focusing on efficiency, modernization, and improving the role of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise as trade facilitators and revenue collectors.

Takeaways

• 😀 The role of Syah Bandar in the 16th century in the Nusantara region was critical in overseeing trade activities in major ports such as Aceh, Banten, Tuban, Gresik, Martapura, Banjarmasin, and Makassar.
• 😀 Syah Bandar was responsible for determining the price of goods and the customs fees associated with them, ensuring proper taxation on trade goods.
• 😀 The position of Syah Bandar was crucial to trade activities, with kings relying on them for collecting import and export duties.
• 😀 The modern customs and excise system in Indonesia began on October 1, 1620, when Governor-General Petersen Kun established official tariffs on export and import goods.
• 😀 After Indonesia's independence on August 17, 1945, customs and excise matters were managed by the Ministry of Finance, which established its own customs office on August 19, 1945.
• 😀 In 1946, the Ministry of Finance reorganized, separating the customs office from the tax office and creating the Customs and Excise Department (Jawatan Bea dan Cukai).
• 😀 The Customs and Excise Department's role was to oversee export and import activities, including collecting duties and taxes on traded goods.
• 😀 The Customs and Excise Department became more operational with patrol ships in Indonesian waters from March 30, 1965.
• 😀 In 1967, the department was renamed the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC), with an expansion in its role to support national revenue and reform of the tax system.
• 😀 The Directorate General of Customs and Excise underwent major reforms in 1997 with the introduction of new laws (Law No. 10/1995 on Customs and Law No. 11/1995 on Excise).
• 😀 Between 1999 and the present day, DJBC has focused on improving professionalism, efficiency, and services, including enhancing its role as a trade facilitator, revenue collector, and community protector.
• 😀 Reforms in 2002, 2006, 2007, and 2010 helped DJBC improve its infrastructure and services, leading to the establishment of modern customs offices across Indonesia.

Q & A

What was the role of Syah Bandar in the Indonesian trading system?

Syah Bandar were key figures in large ports like Aceh, Banten, Tuban, Gresik, Martapura, Banjarmasin, and Makassar. They were responsible for determining the prices of goods and setting tax rates on traded commodities. They also handled the collection of import and export duties.

When did the modern customs and excise system begin in Indonesia?

The modern customs and excise system in Indonesia officially began on October 1, 1620, under the leadership of the VOC's Governor-General, who implemented tariffs on export and import goods.

How did the role of Syah Bandar evolve in relation to the royal authority?

Syah Bandar were trusted by the kings to manage the customs duties, ensuring that the royal authority received the proper revenues from imports and exports in the port cities.

What significant event occurred on August 17, 1945, in Indonesia's history?

On August 17, 1945, Soekarno and Hatta declared Indonesia's independence, marking the birth of the Republic of Indonesia.

What happened to customs and excise duties after Indonesia’s independence in 1945?

After Indonesia's independence, on August 19, 1945, the Ministry of Finance was formed, and customs and excise duties became part of the tax administration, with the customs office based in Jakarta.

How did the customs office change in 1946 under the leadership of the Finance Minister?

In 1946, Finance Minister Frudin Prawira restructured the Ministry of Finance, separating the customs and excise department from the tax administration, renaming it as the Customs and Excise Office (Jawatan Bea dan Cukai).

When did the Customs and Excise Office become the Directorate General of Customs and Excise?

The Customs and Excise Office was restructured into the Directorate General of Customs and Excise on March 30, 1965.

How did the Directorate General of Customs and Excise evolve between 1967 and 1974?

Between 1967 and 1974, the Directorate General of Customs and Excise continued to evolve dynamically, aligning with government needs for improving and refining the national revenue system, particularly related to customs duties.

What were the key changes introduced in the 1997 laws regarding customs and excise?

On April 1, 1997, the Indonesian government implemented Law No. 10/1995 on Customs and Law No. 11/1995 on Excise, marking a significant legal shift in the customs and excise system.

What was the focus of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise after the 2002 reforms?

After the 2002 reforms, the Directorate General of Customs and Excise focused on its primary functions: facilitating trade, supporting domestic industries, collecting national revenue, and protecting the community.