Pixel phones banned in Indonesia even though Google doesn't sell them there officially

Indonesian law mandates that foreign companies need to provide 40% local content as a part TKDN certification. Companies can fulfill those requirements by either manufacturing products locally, developing software locally or setting up R&D centers. Apple shortfall of 15$ Million investment in the country & thus the Indonesian Govt. ordered a sales ban on iPhones 16 series and Watch 10 series.

However, Apple officially sells iPhones in Indonesia unlike Google. Residents needs to import Pixels in the country, still the Indonesia Govt. ordered a sales ban on a product which isn't even sold officially in the country.

However, the restriction does NOT affect tourists or local residents who wish to purchase a Pixel outside of the county & legally import it by paying taxes properly. Additionally, the authorities are considering deactivating Pixel devices that are brought into the country illegally.

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