IMPACT OF BILATERAL RELATIONS AND INDONESIA GOVERNMENT POLICIES THROUGH IMPORT REGULATION ON IMPLEMENTATION ASEAN CHINA FREE TRADE AREA (ACFTA) WITH HARMONIZED SYSTEM CODES NUMBER AS MODERATION VARIABLE

Abstract

Abstract. This study aims to analyze the factors of trade creation from ASEAN-China, which tends to be higher than intra-trade growth between ASEAN countries. The elements used in this research are bilateral relations, Indonesian government policies, implementation of ACFTA, and the HS Code. Design/Methodology: The method used in this research is a quantitative research method. The data of this study consisted of primary data, which was obtained using a questionnaire, which was conducted by giving a set of questions. The analytical method used in this research is the Microsoft Excel program and the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) program. The results show the Effect of Bilateral Relations on implementing the ACFTA. Thus, the proposed hypothesis is H1, H2, H3, and H4. Implication: The HS Codes can strengthen the influence of the Indonesian Government's Policy through Import Regulations on implementing the ACFTA. This is because the determination of the HS Codes by the Indonesian government through the Ministry of Finance through the Directorate General of Customs and Excise can significantly affect the number of FORM E or (ACFTA) received by Customs and Excise so that it can make a database for the future. Limitations: The research was only carried out using the HS Code as a moderating variable. The observation period in this study was only five years (according to the validity period of the Customs Tariff Book Agreement), and the limited references supporting the theories used in this study needed to be more relevant. Suggestion: HS Code Number, with its application in making ACFTA / FORM E, can make it easier to avoid a decrease in the credibility of the Government of Indonesia.