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  • FBR notifies transfer, postings of customs officers

    FBR notifies transfer, postings of customs officers

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday notified transfer and posting of officers of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) in BS-17 to BS-19 with immediate effect and until further orders.

    The FBR notified transfers and postings of following officers:

    01. Shoukat Ali (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Additional Director, Directorate General of Input Output Coefficient Organization, Karachi from the post of Secretary, Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad.

    02. Syed Fazal Samad (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Additional Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement and Facilitation (West), Karachi from the post of Secretary, Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad.

    03. Amanullah (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Secretary, (OPS) (Customs Wing) Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad from the post of Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement and Facilitation (East), Karachi

    04. Shams-ur-Rehman (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Director (OPS), Strategic Exports Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad, on Deputation from the post of Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement and Facilitation, Quetta.

    05. Muhammad Omer Latif (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as Second Secretary, (Customs Wing) Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad from the post of Assistant Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi.

    06. Muhammad Zahid Khan (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as Assistant Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement and Facilitation, Peshawar from the post of Assistant Director, Directorate of Transit Trade, Peshawar.

    The FBR said that the officers who are drawing performance allowance prior to issuance of this notification shall continue to draw this allowance on the new place of posting.

  • Customs valuation enhanced for garments on EDE data variations

    Customs valuation enhanced for garments on EDE data variations

    KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has enhanced the imported low-end brand garments from China and other destinations after identifying data variations in Electronic Data Exchange (EDE).

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  • Duty exempted on import of medical equipments for prevention, treatment of COVID

    Duty exempted on import of medical equipments for prevention, treatment of COVID

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday exempted customs duty, regulatory duty and additional customs duty on import of medical instruments and equipments for prevention and treatment of COVID pandemic.

    The FBR issued SRO 1251(I)/2020 dated November 23, 2020 to exempt whole of customs duty, regulatory duty and additional customs duty on import of around 61 items. The exemption has been granted on import of such goods with effect from October 04, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

    Following goods are exempted from customs duty, regulatory duty and additional customs duty:

    01. Real-time PCR system (standard 96-well plate and 0.2ml tubes format, 5 channel)

    02. Biosafety cabinet

    03. Auto Clave 50 liter capacity

    04. Multi channel pipette (0.5 – 10 ul)

    05. Single channel pipette

    06. Multi channel pipette 20-200 ml

    07. Vacuum fold

    08. Micro Centrifuge (Non-refrigerated, Rotor capacity 12X 1.5/2.0ml vessles, 2XPCR strip, Max. Speed: 12, 100 x g (13,400 rpm)

    09. PCR cabinet (HEPA filter system, UV and white light)

    10. Real-time PCR kit for the detection of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)

    11. Viral RNA Extraction Kit and machine (Automatic Extractor)

    12. VTM (Viral Transport Medium)

    13. Dr Oligo Synthesizer

    14. Refrigrator/freezer (-20C)

    15. Vortex Machine

    16. Refrigerated Centrifuge Machine (Rotor capacity 1.5ml x 24, max. speed 14000 rpm)

    17. UPS (6 KVA)

    18. Tyvek Suits

    19. N-95

    20. Biohazard bags (18 liters)

    21. PAPR (Powdered Air Purifying respirators)

    22. Multimode ventilator with air compressor

    23. Vital sign monitor with 21BP and ETco2 two Temp.

    24. ICU motorized patient bed with side cabinet and over bed table

    25. Syringe infusion pump

    26. Infusion pump

    27. Electric suction machine

    28. Defibrillator

    29. X-Ray Mobile Machine

    30. Simple Nebulizer

    31. Ultrasound machine

    32. Noninvasive BIPAP

    33. ECG Machine

    34. Pulse Oximeters

    35. Ripple Mattress

    36. Blood gas analyzer

    37. AMBU Bag

    38. Nitrile Gloves

    39. Latex Gloves

    40. Goggles

    41. Face Shields

    42. Gum Boots

    43. Mackintosh bed sheets

    44. Surgical Masks

    45. Air Ways

    46. Diaflow

    47. Disposable Nebulizer Mask Kit

    48. ECG Electrodes

    49. ETT Tube (Endotracheal Tubes) All sizes

    50. Humidifier Disposable Flexible

    51. IV Cannula all sizes

    52. IV Chambers

    53. Oxygen Recovery Kit

    54. Padded Sheets

    55. Stomach Tube

    56. Stylet for Endotracheal Tube

    57. Suction Tube control valve

    58. Tracheostomy Tube 7, 7.5, 8

    59. Ventilator Circuit

    60. Ventury Masks

    61. Disposable shoes over (water proof)

  • Transit trade activity starts at Gwadar Port

    Transit trade activity starts at Gwadar Port

    ISLAMABAD: A first carrier containing 200 tons of fish from international waters arrived at Gwadar. The fish will be shipped to China in reefer containers, said Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday.

    According to the FBR statement the arrival of the container at the Gwadar Port will open a new era of prosperity and growth for the people of Baluchistan and the economy of the country.

    This has been made possible under the directions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to kick start operations at the Gwadar Port.

    Pakistan Customs is all geared up to realize the vision of the Prime Minister Imran Khan for transforming Gwadar into an International Transit trade Hub and facilitate trade through Gwadar Port.

    FBR has already notified International Transshipment Rules vide SRO 218(I)/2020 dated 10.03.2020. A dedicated Directorate of Transit Trade has also been established at Gwadar to work closely with the stakeholders and transform Gwadar into a Transit trade hub.

    As a result of this proactive approach and support of all stakeholders, in the coming days, more vessels containing international cargo including LPG, Steel Pipes, DAP fertilizer for transit to Afghanistan is scheduled to arrive at Gwadar Port.

    This reflects the confidence of the international business community and shipping lines in the economic potential of the Port and excellent trade facilitation measures put in place by Pakistan Customs.

    Gwadar is the future of Pakistan and will help the country in earning much needed foreign exchange in the future.

    During the recent visit of a high level Pakistani delegation to Afghanistan led by Advisor on Commerce, the Afghan businessmen have shown interest in making investment for trade through Gwadar Port.

  • Rules drafted to empower customs freeze smuggled assets

    Rules drafted to empower customs freeze smuggled assets

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has drafted rules to empower customs officials to trace and freeze assets acquire by any person through proceeds of smuggling.

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  • FBR invites services for real-time monitoring, tracking of cargo movement

    FBR invites services for real-time monitoring, tracking of cargo movement

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from companies providing real-time support for monitoring and tracking of transit / transshipment of goods.

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  • Import policy amended to allow radiation apparatus

    Import policy amended to allow radiation apparatus

    ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce has amended the Import Policy Order 2020 and allowed the import of radiation apparatus with a condition of prior approval of Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority.

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  • FBR constitutes advance ruling committee

    FBR constitutes advance ruling committee

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a committee for issuing advance ruling on requests submitted by businesses.

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  • FBR notifies rules for advance ruling

    FBR notifies rules for advance ruling

    In a bid to enhance transparency and provide clarity in customs matters, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified the rules for issuing advance rulings.

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  • Customs launches pilot project of authorized economic operator

    Customs launches pilot project of authorized economic operator

    KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has launched a pilot project of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) to facilitate trade and industry, a statement said on Friday.

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