By Green Berryl The Indonesian government through the Ministry of Finance has implemented a policy of gradual adjustment of the Tobacco Product Excise (CHT) rate for 2023-2024 with an average increase of 10% for conventional cigarettes, a maximum of 5% for Hand Kretek Cigarettes (SKT), 15% for e-cigarettes, and 6% for Other Tobacco Processing Products (HPTL). Meanwhile, for 2025, there is a change in strategy where the government will maintain the CHT tariff but adjust the Retail Selling Price (HJE). This policy balances various aspects including public health, industry sustainability, state revenue, and control of illegal cigarettes. CHT Tariff Adjustment Policy 2023-2024 *Legal Basis and I... [Read more]