Feb 2

Law authorizes customs officials to X-Ray suspects for detection of concealed goods

KARACHI: Customs authorities have been empowered to screen or X-Ray bodies of suspected persons for detection of concealed goods. According to Customs Act, 1969, an officer not below the rank of an assistant collector of customs can order to screen or X-Ray a person for detection of concealed goods. Section 160 of the Act explained […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Hamid Ali posted as Member Customs Policy

Feb 1

Pakistan Customs

Hamid Ali posted as Member Customs Policy

ISLAMABAD: Syed Hamid Ali, a BS-21 officer of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) has been transferred and posted as Member (Customs-Policy), Federal Board of Revenue (Headquarter), Islamabad, a notification said on Monday. Hamid Ali was previously posted as Member (Legal & Accounting – Customs), FBR (Hq), Islamabad. The post of Member Customs was remained vacant after […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Rules notified for consignment clearance at border customs stations

Jan 29

Pakistan Customs

Rules notified for consignment clearance at border customs stations

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday issued draft rules for the clearance of import and export consignments at border customs stations. The FBR issued SRO 103(I)/2021 dated January 25, 2021 to propose a new sub-chapter XVI to Customs Rules, 2001 for clearance of imports and exports at border customs station. According to draft […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

FBR issues SRO to withdraw additional customs duty on raw material import

Jan 28

Pakistan Customs

FBR issues SRO to withdraw additional customs duty on raw material import

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has withdrawn additional customs duty on import of raw materials of around 174 tariff lines. The FBR on Thursday issued SRO 81(I)/2021 dated January 22, 2021 to abolish additional customs duty on import of raw materials of 174 tariff lines. The FBR issued the SRO for removal of additional […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Pakistan improves ranking by 31 positions in ease of trading across border index: FBR

Jan 19

Pakistan Customs, Taxation

Pakistan improves ranking by 31 positions in ease of trading across border index: FBR

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has improved its ranking by 31 positions (from 142nd to 111th) on the rank of trading across border index, according to a statement issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday. The FBR made trading across borders easier by focusing three crucial areas: enhancing the integration of various agencies in the […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Jan 15

Pakistan Customs

FBR promotes Customs officers to BS-18

Islamabad: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday notified promotion of officers of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) from BS-17 to BS-18. The following BS-17 officers of Pakistan Customs Service are promoted to BS-18 on regular basis with immediate effect:- 1. Nawabzada Kamran Khan Jogezai 2. Ubaidullah 3. Farhat H. Khan 4. Ali Mohtashim Minhas 5. […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

FBR invites customs proposals for budget 2021/2022

Jan 15

Budget 2021-2022, Pakistan Customs

FBR invites customs proposals for budget 2021/2022

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has opened the floor for customs duty proposals as part of the preparations for the federal budget for the fiscal year 2021/2022.

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Procedure for importers registration for customs clearance

Jan 13

Pakistan Customs

Procedure for importers registration for customs clearance

KARACHI: Commercial and non-commercial importers are required to get registered with Pakistan’s online WeBOC system for clearance of consignments. In order to access the online Customs portal WeBOC, the person would first have to register themselves with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). WEBOC EXTERNAL USER REGISTRATION FORM NTN Number * STRN * Business Name * […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Pakistan Customs announces auction of huge lot of motor vehicles on Jan 14

Jan 12

Auction, Pakistan Customs

Pakistan Customs announces auction of huge lot of motor vehicles on Jan 14

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs has announced auction of huge lot of seized motor vehicles on January 14, 2021 at Customs House Airport road, Quetta. Following is the list of motor vehicles that would be presented for the auction: S.No. Description Parked At 1 Toyota Mark X, Chassis No. GRX120-0037293, Engine Type: 4GR-FSE, Model 2005, 2500-CC, Colour […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

SBP assures no limit to e-payment for duty, taxes

Jan 12

Pakistan Customs

SBP assures no limit to e-payment for duty, taxes

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has assured that there will be no limit to electronic payment for duty and taxes. The SBP assured this at a meeting with office bearers of Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA), a statement said on Monday. The KCAA said that from January 20, 2021 the collection of custom duties […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz