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Pakistan Customs updates covering trade regulations, import-export policies, enforcement actions, and customs procedures at ports and border stations.

  • FTO declares Car Amnesty Scheme illegal

    FTO declares Car Amnesty Scheme illegal

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has declared an amnesty scheme for customs clearance of stolen imported cars without legal action.

    Customs authorities’ decision about clearance of stolen imported cars under Transfer of Residence, Baggage Scheme or Gift Scheme upon payment of redemption fine and taxes without following any legal provision has been decleared illegal by the Federal Tax Ombudsman.

    In an own motion investigation, the FTO Islamabad found that the decision taken in Customs conference held at the then CBR (FBR) on 02.08.2006 was illegal.

    The FTO’s investigation committee also underlined that without following due legal procedures such decisions will promote illegal import of stolen vehicles and facilitate international criminal activities.

    In this connection, FTO issued notices to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The FBR submitted report that Customs collectorates in Sialkot and Peshawar had cleared six and three such stolen imported vehicles in 2007 and 2013-2014 respectively.

    The FTO also recommended FBR to direct all Collectorates of Customs and other concerned authorities to stop these illegal practices forthwith.

    The Customs authorities were also directed that the stolen imported vehicles either should have been returned to authorities of the country from where vehicles were stolen after receiving occurring expenses or these vehicles should have been confiscated and disposed of through public auction.

    The committee also recommended FBR to direct MCC Sialkot to seize identified six vehicles and take appropriate legal action against importers involved in such illegal businesses.

    The FTO ordered a report from the competent authorities to be submitted within 45 days. Earlier, the FTO took the Own Motion in connection of the decision taken in Customs Conference held at the then CBR (FBR) on 02.08.2006, in which it was decided that the Collectorates may clear stolen imported vehicles after imposition of 30 percent redemption fine under the Provision of Customs Act 1969 while no action should be taken unless recognized agency of the foreign country approaches government of Pakistan.

    FBR’s appeal in bogus sales tax refunds rejected
  • FBR transfers 75 Customs officers in BS-18 and BS-19

    FBR transfers 75 Customs officers in BS-18 and BS-19

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday transferred 75 officers of BS-18 and BS-19 Pakistan Customs Service (PCS).

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  • Biometric verification for PSW inaugurated at KCAA

    Biometric verification for PSW inaugurated at KCAA

    The introduction of biometric verification for registration on the PSW portal marks a significant milestone in streamlining customs procedures and improving the overall experience for traders.

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  • Iran, Afghan shipments to require certificate of origin

    Iran, Afghan shipments to require certificate of origin

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs has drafted law to make mandatory the certificate of origin on shipments originated from Iran and Afghanistan.

    According to information received on Saturday, Pakistan Customs has proposed amendments to Customs Rules, 2001 related to imports.

    It is proposed that it would be made mandatory for shipments originating from Iran and Afghanistan and arriving through land customs-station, the certificate of origin issued by the relevant Iranian Government agency and by Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry respectively.

    For shipments originating from UAE and China (excluding imports under PTA and FTA regime) certificate of origin shall be uploaded for shipments of fabric (all types i.e. finished, unfinished and grey etc.) and artificial jewellery originating from UAE and China (excluding import under PTA and FTA regime) certificate of origin issued by the manufacturer.

    It will be made mandatory for the importer, in terms of clause (aa) of section 79 of the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969) to upload following documents with every declaration in relation to each consignments, namely:-

    — master bill of lading and house bill of lading or master airway bill and house airway bill as the case may be;

    — commercial invoice;

    — letter of credit or bank contract;

    — packing list — container-wise in case of containerized cargo and package wise in case of miscellaneous goods consignments;

    — previous chemical analysis and lab test report, if any;

    — mill test certificate issued by the manufacturer in case of prime quality steel product;

    — certification as per requirement of Import Policy Order;

    — PTA or FTA certificate of origin, if claimed;

    — and any other documents or requirements specified by the Board from time to time.

    Pakistan Customs seizes arms from Afghan vehicle
  • FBR launches customs duty calculator

    FBR launches customs duty calculator

    In a bid to simplify the customs clearance process and provide greater transparency to traders, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a user-friendly Customs Duty Calculator. This online tool is designed to assist traders in assessing and calculating customs duties for their consignments, streamlining the overall clearance procedure.

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  • Pakistan Customs seizes arms from Afghan vehicle

    Pakistan Customs seizes arms from Afghan vehicle

    Pakistan Customs has successfully seized a cache of arms and ammunition from an Afghan registered import vehicle at Torkham station, as announced by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday.

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  • Customs clears first mango consignment under TIR

    Customs clears first mango consignment under TIR

    Pakistan Customs has successfully cleared the first consignment of mangoes bound for Moscow, Russia, under the International Transportation of Goods – TIR Convention.

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  • Qadir Memon posted as chief collector enforcement south

    Qadir Memon posted as chief collector enforcement south

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced significant transfers and postings in the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS), affecting key positions in Karachi. Abdul Qadir Memon, a seasoned BS-20 officer of the PCS, has been appointed as the Chief Collector, Enforcement (South), Karachi.

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  • Pakistan Customs intimates WeBOC downtime

    Pakistan Customs intimates WeBOC downtime

    Pakistan Customs has announced a temporary suspension of the Web-Based One Customs (WeBOC) system, the online platform used for the clearance of goods.

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  • FBR constitutes committee for penalty on non-compliance of invoice, packing lists

    FBR constitutes committee for penalty on non-compliance of invoice, packing lists

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday constituted a committee to formulate parameters for imposing penalties against non-compliance of invoice and packing list.

    A spokesman said that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a committee of senior Customs officers to formulate rules to implement Section 156(I) of the Customs Act, 1969, which was amended through the Finance Act, 2021.

    The spokesman said that provision of law prescribes certain penalties for not placing invoice, packing list inside the container or failure to attach or upload mandatory documents with the goods declaration (GD).

    The committee will formulate rules to develop parameters to specify the person and circumstances in which the penalty prescribed for non-placement of invoice and packing list shall be imposed.

    The committee will also identity different types of GDs and prescribe documents that are considered mandatory for submission along with those GDs.

    FBR has explained that the rules will be notified in due course of time and till framing of rules, no action shall be taken in this matter.

    FBR has assured the trade bodies that the subject provisions will be applicable only after notification of rules by FBR.

    Meanwhile the earlier practice will be continued by the Customs field formations. Moreover, after submission of draft rules by the committee, FBR will publish these draft rules on the FBR website for seeking input from all stakeholders before implementing the same.