Customs Chief Reviews Purbaya's Proposal to Shift Illegal Cigarettes onto Legal Track

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) under the Ministry of Finance is still reviewing a scheme to bring the illegal cigarette industry onto the legal track.

Director General of Customs and Excise Djaka Budi Utama said the scheme is still under discussion, including deciding on the specific approach to be implemented.

"We are still, still, still discussing it," Djaka said when met by reporters after the APBN KiTa press conference on Friday (18/9/2026).

Djaka stated that fundamentally, the government wants to encourage illegal cigarette operators to transition to the official channel and comply with applicable regulations.

According to Djaka, illegal cigarette operators will be able to register for a Taxable Goods Entrepreneur Identification Number (NPPBKC) so they can conduct their business legally.