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  • MCC Gwadar announces vehicle auction on October 20 at Turbat

    MCC Gwadar announces vehicle auction on October 20 at Turbat

    KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Gwadar announced auction of confiscated vehicles to be held on October 20, 2020 at Customs Station Turbat.

    Following vehicles to be presented for the auction:

    1. Zamyad, Reg No. NAZPL 140BJ-0499955, Engine No. Z24-764716Z, Model Nil.
    2. Zamyad, Reg No. LSB-522, Chassis No. NAZPL 140BD0363485, Engine No. Z24-649923-Z, Model Nil.
    3. Zamyad, Reg No. LSB-1316, Chassis No NAZPL 140TBN268162, Engine No. Z24-561191-Z, Model Nil.
    4. Zamyad, Reg No. KC-613, Chassis No. NAZPL 140TH0465549, Engine No. Z242733532, Model Nil.
    5. Zamyad, Reg No. KC-3377, Chassis No. NAZPL 140TJ0505334, Engine No. Y247703972, Model Nil.
    6. Zamyad Reg No. KCHM-3022, Chassis No. NAZPL 140TBN260234, Engine No. Z24-553099Z, Model Nil.
    7. Zamyad, Reg No. ABZ-231, Chassis No. NAZPL 14TH0476773, Engine No. Z24-24739927Z, Model Nil.
    8. Mazda Titan, Reg No. LSB-3784, Chassis No. WGFAT-124994, Engine No. 222330, Model Nil.
    9. Zamyad, Reg No. LSA-853, Chassis No. NAZPL 140BJ0499061, Engine No. Z24763374Z, Model Nil.
    10. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No FJ 75-0075357, Engine No. Not traceable, Model Nil.
    11. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No. FJ 75-0038226, Engine no. 3F 118769, Model Nil.
    12. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No. FJ 75-0043421, Engine No. 3F 0128378, Model Nil.
    13. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No. FJ 75-0074709, Engine No. 3F0218744, Model Nil.
    14. Zamyad, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No. NAZPL 140 TB N 250960, Engine No. Z 24-544775 Z, Model Nil.
    15. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No FJ 75-0040747, Engine No. 3F 0162102, Model Nil.
    16. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No. FJ 75-0043119, Engine No. 3F 0064875, Model Nil.
    17. Toyota Stout Pickup, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No. RK 110-617464, Engine No. 2227108, Model Nil.
    18. Toyota Stout Pickup, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No. RK 110-010427, Engine No. 1871505, Model Nil.
    19. Zamyad, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No NAZPL 140 TB M 23212, Engine No. Z 24-523886 Z, Model Nil.
    20. Zamyad, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No NAZPL 140 TE 0378988, Engine No. Z 24-668585 Z, Model Nil.
    21. Zamyad, Reg no. Nil, Chassis No. NAZPL 140 TB 0319839, Engine No. Z24-603899 Z, Model Nil.
    22. Toyota Stout Pickup, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No. Rk 110-615418, Engine No. 1810486, Model Nil.
  • FBR abolishes regulatory duty, ACD on various imported goods

    FBR abolishes regulatory duty, ACD on various imported goods

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday abolished regulatory duty and additional customs duty on various raw materials used by textile industry.

    The FBR issued SRO 1043(I)/2020 dated October 13, 2020 abolished regulatory duty of 8 percent on various chemicals used as raw material for textile industry.

    Besides, regulatory duty imposed at two percent on import of artificial yarn and staple fiber has also been abolished. Besides, the regulatory duty has been reduced from five percent to 2.5 percent on import of woven fabric of synthetic staple fiber.

    The FBR issued another SRO 1042(I)/2020 dated October 13, 2020 to withdraw additional customs duty (ACD) on over 100 tariff lines.

  • FTO directs to enforce certificate of origin to prevent under invoicing

    FTO directs to enforce certificate of origin to prevent under invoicing

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed tax authorities to enforce certificate of origin from respective country of manufacture.

    The FTO recommended that the commerce ministry to frame and enforce rules of origin in respect of goods suspected of circumvention and import from free ports, which are not covered under preferential trade agreement (PTA).

    The FTO made these recommendations in an order dated October 01, 2020 issued in the case of M/s Poplon Pakistan (Pvt) limited, which filed complaint against the Collector, Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Appraisement & Facilitation – East and MCC Appraisement & Facilitation – West, Karachi for failing to detect import of inorganic chrome pigments against fake certificate of origin through circumvention of origin of goods and under invoicing by various importers in respect of goods imported and cleared through Karachi Port.

    The complainant is a manufacturer of inorganic chrome pigments for use in paint, plastic and leather industries in Pakistan. The complainant alleged that after suspension of trade with India, pigment of Indian origin goods were imported through trade proxies such as M/s. Galaxy International FZC, UAE by using fake documents.

    After hearing both the parties, the FTO issued the following recommendation, that the FBR:

    To seek information from the Director General, UAE Customs under mutual legal assistance agreements for verification of origin of goods;

    To direct the Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit (PCA) to carry out post-import transaction verification of all relevant GDs so as to satisfy the accuracy and authenticity of declared import values on the basis of export documents/information obtained through commercial counselors posted in South Korea and UAE;

    To direct the Director of Customs Valuation to check accuracy of values declared by the importers and determine custom value for assessment of inorganic chrome pigments in terms of Section 25A of the Act, and

    To direct the Chief Collector (Appraisement-South), to ensure finalization of investigation expeditiously and take appropriate action in cases where mis-declaration is established; and

    To recommend to the ministry of commerce to frame and enforce rules of origin in respect of goods suspected of circumvention and import from free ports which are not covered under PTA. Also make it mandatory to furnish certificate of origin from respective country of manufacture duly verified by the respective government.

  • 66 percent shelf life mandatory for import of edible products

    66 percent shelf life mandatory for import of edible products

    ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce has allowed import of all edible products with meeting certain condition such as those products have at least 66 percent shelf life remaining from the date of manufacturing.

    The ministry issued SRO 902(I)/2020 dated September 25, 2020 to unveil Import Policy Order 2020.

    The ministry said all edible products are allowed but those subject to following conditions:

    (i) It must be fit for human consumption;

    (ii) They shall be free of any ‘haram’ element or ingredients;

    (iii) Edible products shall have at least 66% (2/3rd) shelf life, remaining from the date of manufacturing;

    (iii a) The ingredients and details of the product (e.g. nutritional facts, usage instructions etc.) of food products are printed in Urdu and English languages on the consumer packaging;

    (iii b) The logo of the Halal certification body is printed on the consumer packaging;

    (iii c) The labeling under clauses (iii a) & (iii b) above shall not be in the form of a sticker, overprinting, stamp or scratched labeling;

    (iii d) The shipment is accompanied by a ’Halal certificate’ issued by a Halal Certification Body, accredited with an Accrediting Body (AB) which is a member of International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF) or Standard Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC);

    (iv) Clause (iii-d) shall take effect from the 1st day of May, 2020.

    (v) That, in case of meat, it was obtained from ‘halal animals and slaughtered in accordance with the Islamic injunctions;

    (vi) Import of edible oil in bulk quantity shall be on landed weight and quality basis.

  • Customs to auction confiscated vehicles at Gaddani on October 15

    Customs to auction confiscated vehicles at Gaddani on October 15

    KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has announced auction of confiscated vehicles on October 15, 2020 to be held at Customs House Gaddani.

    1. Toyota Premio X Car, Reg No:  AAK-046, Chassis No. ZZT240-0112894.

    2. Toyota Surf, Reg No: QBA-0162, Chassis No. KZN185-0043878, Engine No. 1KZ-TE2982.

    3. Toyota Axio Car, Reg No: CK-8845, Chassis No. NZE141-6138879, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model: 2010.

    4. Toyota Land Cruiser, Reg No: BC-0448, Chassis No. HJ61-002060.

    5. Pajero, Reg No: JAA-030, Chassis No. 049WLJ400621.

    6. Hino Mazda Truck, Reg No: JW-1236, Chassis No. AK176KA-43256, Engine No. 12181, Model: 1992.

    7. Hino Bus, Reg No. BSB-808, Chassis No. AK1JRKA-16027, Engine: JO8CB16832.

    8. Coach, Reg No. BSA-515, Chassis No. AK1JMKA-1415.

    9. Zamyad Pickup, Reg No: PAC-968, Chassis No. NAZPL-140DH-0486475, Engine No. Z21-2517487.

    10. Toyota Land Cruiser (Red), Reg No: BA-8164, Chassis No. BJ160-009711, Model: 1985.

    11. Indus Corolla Car, Reg No: GF-1411, Chassis No. AE100-0028693, Model: 1994.

    12. Toyota Probox Car, Reg No: AAM-923, Chassis No. NCP51-0107883, Engine No. B15149, Model: 2005.

    13. Toyota Succeed, Reg No: AXY-531, Chassis No. NCP58-0031359.

    14. Probox Car, Reg No: ABK-783, Chassis: NCP50-0021677.

    15. Probox Car, Reg No: AVY-782, Chassis No. NCP51-0090826.

    16. Corrola Car, Reg No: AAL-662, Model: 2000 (As per Websit), Chassis No.EE102-0094351.

    17. Toyota Succeed car, Reg No. AAF-745, Chassis No. NCP58-0056515, Model: 2004.

    18. Land Cruiser Prado, Chassis No. LJ78-0002499, Model. 1988.

    19. Toyota Land Cruiser, Reg No.BA-5186, Chassis No. HJ60-009651, Model. 1984.

    20. Toyota Land Cruiser, Reg No. QBA-3037, Chassis No. FZ180-016013.

    21. Toyota X Corolla, Chassis No: NZE124-3016977.

    22. Probox Car, Reg No. AKL-244, Chassis No. NCP51-0001414.

    23. Toyota Land Cruiser, Model: 1988, Reg: JAA-889, Chassis: BJ-60-020679, Capicity: 3400.

    24. Toyota Land Cruiser, Model: 1991, Reg: JAE-140, Chassis No: HZJ-770002489, Model: 1991, Capacity: 4500.

    25. Mitsubishi Pajero, Model: 1985, Reg: JAL-231, Chassis No: LO48G-3005856, Capacity 2446.

    26. Land Cruiser, Model: 1989, Reg: QAB-1649, Chassis No: HJ61-013994, Capacity: 3400.

    27. Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-X, Model: 2000, Reg: JAF-845, Chassis No: RZN185-9036661 Engine: 3RZ-FE2386704, Model: 2693cc.

    28. Toyota jeep Land Cruiser, Model: 1989, Reg No: AFR-2015, Chassis No: SJ40-371932, Capacity: 3400.

    29. Toyota X Corolla Car, Model: 2005, Chassis No: NZE120-3008546, Eng No: 2018158, Capacity: 1492.

    30. Toyota Land Cruiser, Model: 1993, Chassis No: LJ78-0039971, Engine No:  ZL-33868, Capacity: 2000cc.

    31. Honda Civic Car, Model: 2002, Chassis No: ESI-1600827, Engine No: D1610173-004871, Capacity: 1800cc.

    32. BMW, Model: 2002, Chassis No: WBAGL62090DJ92594, Engine No: CC-300, Capacity: 4476.

    33. Toyota Land Cruiser, Model: 1996, Chassis No: FZJ-800102056, Engine No: IFZFES4476, Capacity: 4500.

    34. Toyota Surf, Model: 1993, Chassis No: KZN130-9032504, Capacity: 2446.

    35. Scrape of Dismantled Toyota Hilux Surf (SSR), Reg: No. BC-4930, Chassis No. LN1307026160 (Tampered).

    36. Honda Fit, Chassis No. AD12388484, Eng: No. USA 1803375.

  • Temporary import allowed against bank guarantee under policy order

    Temporary import allowed against bank guarantee under policy order

    ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce has said that temporary import-cum-export of goods is allowed by the respective collectors of customs against submission of indemnity bond or bank guarantee to the satisfaction of customs authorities.

    The ministry issued Import Policy Order, 2020 through SRO 902(I)/2020 dated September 25, 2020 and explained the temporary import as: temporary import-cum-export of goods in respect of the following shall be allowed by the respective Collectors of Customs against submission of indemnity bond or bank guarantee to the satisfaction of custom authorities to ensure re-export of the same within the specified period, namely: –

    (a) construction companies or firms or oil and gas companies, oil exploration and production companies, mining companies, their authorized or approved contractors, sub-contractors and service companies, and refineries shall be allowed to import all plant, machinery and equipment including specialized machinery whether new or used except second-hand or used passenger vehicles, trucks, buses and static road rollers of 10-12 tons capacity, 55HP. Certification of the Chief Executive of a company of the respective sector-endorsing requirement of the contractor, sub-contractor or service companies shall be required:

    Provided that permanent retention of all permissible categories of machinery or equipment imported on temporary basis by construction companies shall be allowed by the Federal Board of Revenue subject to payment of all duties and taxes to be assessed by the Customs under relevant laws;

    (b) airlines and shipping lines shall be allowed to import items on import cum export basis except those mentioned in Appendix-A, B and C, unless specifically allowed under this Order;

    (c) any goods manifested for a country outside Pakistan, which are bonded in Pakistan for re-export to that country;

    (d) any good imported and bonded for re-export as ship stores to a country outside Pakistan without requirement of furnishing indemnity bond or bank guarantee;

    (e) exhibition materials for fairs and exhibitions officially organized by the Government or Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry or Chambers of Commerce and Industry shall be allowed to import items except mentioned in Appendix-A, B and C except where specifically allowed under this Order. However, giveaways, sale on payment of leviable duties, donations and wastages etc., shall be allowed:

    Provided that all-Pakistan based associations and individual companies shall also be allowed to import exhibition materials for fairs and exhibitions except those mentioned in Appendix-A, B and C subject to endorsement by Trade Development Authority of Pakistan;

    (f) any goods except those specified in Appendix A, B and C for demonstration, display, test or trial purpose for a limited period;

    (g) second-hand tools and professional equipment imported by scientists, information technology experts, doctors, technicians, engineers etc., either imported in their own name or in the name of the company in Pakistan for which these are imported;

    (h) excavation equipment and materials imported by foreign archeological missions;

    (i) scientific and educational equipment imported for scientific educational, or cultural seminars in Pakistan on the recommendation of the concerned Ministry;

    (j) equipment and materials imported by Pakistani as well as foreign nationals such as journalists, press photographers, members of television teams, broadcasting units, film companies, theater and circus companies, for their professional requirement, subject to endorsement on their passports;

    (k) shipping containers for transportation of cargo;

    (l) trucks and cargo transport vehicles registered in foreign countries carrying imported cargo through border customs stations, provided that there is a bilateral or multilateral agreement on reciprocity basis between Pakistan and the foreign country to which those vehicles belong;

    (m) import of engineering goods, carpets, sports goods, surgical instruments etc., into Pakistan shall be allowed to the existing industry for the purpose of repairing in Pakistan and subsequent re-export, subject to submission of indemnity bond or bank guarantee to the customs authorities to ensure re-export of the same within the specified period;

    (n) Pakistani exporters are allowed to re-import exported goods for the purpose of removing defects by way of repairing during the warranty period provided in the sales contracts against submission of indemnity bond to the satisfaction of the concerned Collector of Customs;

    (o) import of goods including means of transport, excluding those mentioned in Appendix-A, B and C, shall be allowed under ATA Carnet (Istanbul Convention 1990) upon furnishing of temporary admission papers (Carnet etc.) as due security;

    (p) import of goods including means of transport excluding those mentioned in Appendix-A, B and C, shall be allowed under TIR Convention subject to fulfillment of all prescribed conditions;

    (q) mountaineering expeditions shall be allowed to import their equipment and materials on import-cum-export basis. In case, the equipment and material are not re-exported, they may donate such equipment and material to local mountaineering clubs and produce a certificate to the Customs from a mountaineering club to the effect that the equipment and material imported on import-cum-export basis has been donated to that club; and

    (r) temporary import-cum-export of arms and ammunition by foreign hunters shall be allowed subject to NOC from the Ministry of Interior.

  • Gift parcels above $5000 not allowed for export

    Gift parcels above $5000 not allowed for export

    ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce has recently issued Export Policy Order 2020 under which export of gift parcels of a value exceeding five thousand US dollars are not allowed.

    The ministry issued SRO 901(I)/2020 dated September 25, 2020 and explained export of goods allowed under the policy.

    Export of goods

    (1) Export of all goods shall be allowed except those specified in Schedule-I.

    (2). Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-paragraph (1), no goods should be allowed to be exported to India, except therapeutic products regulated by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan.

    (3). Export of goods specified in Schedule – II shall be subject to the conditions given therein.

    (4) The provisions of this Order shall not apply to-

    (a) any goods constituting the stores or equipment or machinery parts and kitchenette of any outgoing vessel, conveyance or airline or the bona-fide accompanied baggage of the crew or of the passengers in such vessel or conveyance or airline:

    Provided that banned or restricted items shall not be allowed unless otherwise authorized;

    (b) any goods trans-shipped at a port in Pakistan after having been manifested for such trans-shipment at the time of dispatch from a port outside Pakistan:

    Provided that goods mentioned in clauses (a) to (h) do not contain control lists commodities, which are subject to licence from Strategic Export Control Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

    (c) any goods, stores or equipment when sold abroad on Government-to-Government basis or exported under an export authorization issued by any officer authorized by the Ministry of Defense in this behalf;

    (d) export of samples subject to the following conditions, namely: –

    (i) that the export of such goods is not banned; and

    (ii) any number of samples subject to the condition that their freight on board (F.O.B) value does not exceed twenty-five thousand US dollars or equivalent per exporter per annum except automobile manufacturers who may export samples for free on board value not exceeding one hundred thousand US dollars and pharmaceutical exporting companies which may export free samples to the extent of ten percent of the commercial exports quantity of preceding year. However, pharmaceutical exporting companies may export free samples to the extent of twenty per cent of the quantity of first consignment at the time of launch of a product:

    Provided that the monetary limit of twenty-five thousand US dollars shall not be applicable if the samples are exported in a mutilated form;

    (e) export of gift parcels, except banned or restricted, of a value not exceeding five thousand US dollars or equivalent in Pakistani Rupees;

    (f) export of relief goods to any part of the world by National Disaster Management Authority;

    (g) bona fide baggage of persons traveling outside Pakistan; and

    (h) persons traveling outside Pakistan may take with them as accompanied baggage, goods without any restriction of quantity, or any requirement of encashment certificates provided that such goods do not include items listed in Schedule I and that in respect of items of Schedule II, the prescribed conditions have been met with.

    (5) Transit and border trade shall be allowed under the procedure prescribed for that purpose:

    Provided that items falling under export control on goods, technologies, material and equipment related to the Nuclear and Biological Weapons and Their Delivery Systems Act, 2004 (V of 2004) shall not be allowed unless authorized.

  • Policy unveiled to export goods to Afghanistan, Central Asian Republics

    Policy unveiled to export goods to Afghanistan, Central Asian Republics

    ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce has unveiled Export Policy Order 2020 and explained export of goods allowed against Pakistan currency to Afghanistan against Central Asian Republics.

    The ministry issued SRO 901(I)/2020 dated September 25, 2020, and stated regarding ‘exports to Afghanistan and through Afghanistan to Central Asian Republics’ that:

    (1) subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 4, export of following perishable goods shall be allowed against Pakistan currency on filing of regular shipping bills without the requirement of E form, namely:

    (a) fruits;

    (b) vegetables;

    (c) dairy products; and

    (d) meat.

    (2) Export of the items in sub-paragraph (1) shall not be entitled to –

    (a) zero rating of sales tax on taxable goods;

    (b) rebate of central excise duty; and

    (c) payment of drawback of customs duty.

    (3) Subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 4 and Schedule III, all items and commodities produced or manufactured in Pakistan, exported via land route or by air against irrevocable letters of credit, confirmed orders on realization of export proceeds through banking channel or advance payment, in convertible foreign currency, shall be allowed-

    (a) zero-rating of sales tax on taxable goods;

    (b) rebate of Federal excise duty; and

    (c) repayment or drawback of customs-duty:

    Provided that the above facility of duty and tax-exemption including refund of petroleum levy shall not be available to the export of petroleum products unless there is a Government-to-Government contract and export is done only through oil marketing companies (OMCs) duly registered with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).

    Surplus of JP-8, as declared and decided in the product review meetings, shall also be allowed to be exported by the refineries or OMCs.

    If any of the OMC is of the intention to import and then export JP-8 to Afghanistan, that specific volumes shall be allowed through foreign exchange remittance from the buyers without availing any exemption of duties and taxes.

    The proof that goods exported from Pakistan have reached Afghanistan shall be verified on the basis of copy of import clearance documents by Afghan Customs Authorities across the border:

    Provided further that this condition shall not apply to exports made to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Defense Logistic Support Center (DLSC) in Afghanistan. To claim the facility of zero rating of sales tax or duty drawbacks as well as Federal excise duty refund against goods exported to ISAF and DLSC, the customs authorities shall allow refunds on the basis of receipts issued by the Afghan offices of these agencies confirming that they have received the goods. The receipt shall be reconfirmed by the representatives of these agencies in Pakistan;

    (4) Packages or retail packing shall prominently and indelibly be marked with the expression “For Export Only”, and in case of international donor agencies “For Export only – supply for aid to Afghanistan (insignia of the organization) not for sale in Pakistan”;

    (5) Export shall be allowed only through authorized export land routes i.e. Torkham, Chaman and Ghulam Khan and Qamar Uddin Karez.

    (6) Export from Export Processing Zones, manufacturing bonds and export-oriented units, except vegetable ghee and cooking oil, shall be allowed but these exports shall not be entitled to-

    (a) zero-rating of sales tax on taxable goods;

    (b) rebate of federal excise duty; and

    (c) repayment or drawback of customs-duty:

    Provided that the export of PVC and PMC (HS Code 3901-3914) materials from the Export Processing Zones, manufacturing bonds and export-oriented units shall be eligible for zero rating of sales tax:

    Provided further that export made to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) may be made on deferred payment basis, without opening of letter of credit, subject to the following conditions, namely: –

    (a) the waiver shall be applicable strictly to exports made to ISAF and DESC;

    (b) shipments to ISAF and DESC are made by their authorized agents duly endorsed by the ISAF and DESC receiving agent in Afghanistan; and

    (c) payment of foreign exchange is received within sixty days of shipment.

    (7) Zero rating of sales tax or duty drawbacks as well as Federal excise duty refund against goods exported to ISAF and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), may be allowed on production of receipts issued by ISAF and DLA confirming that they have received the goods. The receipts shall be reconfirmed by the representatives of these agencies located in Pakistan.

    (8) Export of such goods as are made by or on behalf of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, World Food Programme, United Nation Development Programme, United Nations Population Fund, International Committee of the Red Cross, World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund against international tenders, as relief goods to Afghanistan, shall be allowed the facility of normal duty drawback against payment in convertible foreign currency, through all standard modes of payment including letters of credit, advance payment and documents acceptance (DA) or deferred payment basis (DP).

    (9) Normal duty drawback shall remain available on exports to the Central Asian Republics via Iran.

    (10) Export of acetic anhydride to Afghanistan shall not be allowed till further orders.

  • Policy for import of bullet proof vehicles unveiled

    Policy for import of bullet proof vehicles unveiled

    ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce has unveiled policy for import of bullet proof vehicles both in new and used condition.

    The ministry issued SRO 902(I)/2020 dated September 25, 2020 to notify Import Policy Order, 2020 and explained the requirement for import of bullet proof vehicles.

    The bullet proof vehicles are importable on the recommendation of Ministry of Interior subject to following conditions:

    (i) Requests for import of bullet proof vehicles are routed through concerned Provincial Government, which will determine the genuineness of the requirements of the applicant;

    (ii) The applicant will clearly indicate the features of the vehicle proposed to be imported by him;

    (iii) Undertaking be obtained from the applicant that he will ply the vehicle only in high security risk areas; and

    (iv) The vehicle will only be disposed of after obtaining NOC from Ministry of Interior.

    (v) The same conditions and procedures mentioned above shall apply mutatis mutandis, if bullet proof vehicles are imported under Personal Baggage, gift and Transfer of Residence Schemes.

  • Ministry issues procedure for imports under personal baggage, transfer of residence, gift scheme

    Ministry issues procedure for imports under personal baggage, transfer of residence, gift scheme

    ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce and issued procedure for imports and customs clearance under schemes including personal baggage, gift and transfer of residence.

    The ministry of commerce issued SRO 902(I)/2020 dated September 25, 2020 and notified Import Policy Order 2020 while repealing the previous Import Policy Order, 2016.

    The ministry through the policy order issued procedure for import under personal baggage, gift scheme and transfer of residence schemes.

    Procedure for import

    (1) Personal baggage: Filing of Goods Declaration under section 79 of the Customs Act, 1969 accompanied with the following documents namely:

    a) Purchase receipt;

    b) Bill of Lading dated not later than 120 days from the date of arrival in Pakistan of the applicant; and

    c) Attested photocopy of passport or Pakistan Origin Card (original passport or Pakistan Origin Card required .to be checked by customs at the time of clearance)

    (2) Gift Scheme: Filing of Goods Declaration under section 79 of the Customs Act, 1969 accompanied with the following documents namely;-

    a) NIC of donee;

    b) Purchase receipt;

    c) Bill of Lading (showing name and address of consignee);

    d) Attested photocopy of passport or Pakistan Origin Card; and

    (3) Transfer of Residence: Filing of Goods Declaration under section 79 of the Customs Act, 1969 accompanied with the following documents namely;-

    a) Purchase receipt;

    b) Attested photocopy of passport or Pakistan Origin Card (original passport or Pakistan Origin Card may be required to be checked by the customs at the time of clearance);

    c) Bill of Lading (dated not later than 120 days from the date of arrival of applicant.