Author: Shahnawaz Akhter

Pakistan Customs, under the Customs Act, 1969 (updated for the 2026 tax year), has clearly defined powers to access records and conduct audits to ensure compliance with customs laws, duties, taxes, and other statutory obligations. Sections 26A and 26B govern these powers.

📌 Overview: Why Section 26 Matters in 2026

The Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026, significantly strengthens the authority of Pakistan Customs to access foreign trade declaration information.

Section 25C of the Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026, grants Pakistan Customs extraordinary powers to take over imported goods when authorities believe that the declared customs value is understated.

Understanding customs valuation in Pakistan is critical for importers, exporters, clearing agents, tax professionals, and businesses engaged in foreign trade. In 2026, customs values are determined under Section 25 of the Customs Act, 1969, as updated for the tax year 2026.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has laid down a detailed legal framework for the re-importation of goods produced or manufactured in Pakistan under Section 22 of the Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026.

Under Section 19 of the Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026, the Federal Government of Pakistan has wide-ranging powers to exempt goods from customs duties and to remit fines and penalties in exceptional circumstances.

Pakistan’s trade agreements allow reduced customs duties and taxes on selected imports, helping promote trade and economic cooperation. These concessions are governed by Section 18C of the Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026.