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  • Import Policy Order 2020: Goods from India, Israel remain on banned list

    Import Policy Order 2020: Goods from India, Israel remain on banned list

    ISLAMABAD: Goods from India and Israel shall remain on the banned list for import into Pakistan, according to Import Policy Order, 2020 issued by the ministry of commerce.

    The ministry issued SRO 902(I)/2020 to notify the updated policy for the goods to be imported into Pakistan.

    According to the policy order following are banned, namely:

    (a) goods of Indian or Israeli origin or imported from India or Israel:

    Provided that the provisions of this clause to the extent of India shall not apply to therapeutic products regulated by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP).

    (b) import of live animals, i.e. cattle, buffalo, sheep and goats and meat & bone meal (MBM) and feed ingredients of animal origin are banned from countries classified by the Word Organization of Animal Health (OIE) in the latest edition of Terrestrial Animal Health Code as Controlled Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Risk and Undetermined BSE Risk.

    (c) counterfeit products; and

    (d) import of all rough diamonds from, ‘Cote’d Ivoire’.

  • Ministry releases Export Policy Order 2020

    Ministry releases Export Policy Order 2020

    ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce on Friday issued Export Policy Order 2020 while making several changes to the old policy.

    The ministry issued SRO 901(I)/2020 to release the export policy order.

    The export policy order shall come into force at once, the ministry said.

    The export policy order 2020 can be downloaded here.

  • Import Policy Order 2020 issued

    Import Policy Order 2020 issued

    ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce on Friday issued Import Policy Order, 2020.

    The import policy order shall come into force at once.

    The updated import policy order can be downloaded here.

  • MCC Preventive Karachi announces auction of motor vehicles on September 28

    MCC Preventive Karachi announces auction of motor vehicles on September 28

    KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Preventive, Karachi on Thursday announced auction of motor vehicles to be held on September 28, 2020 at Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) Headquarter, NMB Wharf, Ghass Bandar, East Wharf, Karachi.

    Following vehicles to be presented for the auction:

    01. Toyota Harrier Jeep, Reg. No. JAA-454, Model 1998, 2999CC, Chassis No. MCU-10-0013510

    02. Toyota Mark-II Saloon Car, Reg. No. BBL-708, Model 2000, 1800HP, Chassis No. JZX110-6000922

    03. Toyota Hilux Surf Jeep, Reg. No. UU-691, Model 1992, 240CC, Chassis No. LN130-7022502

    04. Mercedes Saloon Car, Reg. No. ZA-030 (Islamabad), Model 2000, 3200CC, Color White, Chassis No. WDB1704652F205019

    05. BMW Car (735i), Reg. No. yG-455 (Islamabad), Model 2003, Color Black, Chassis No. WBAGL42050DD81475

    06. Toyota Mark-X, Reg. No. AEH-764, Model 2013, 2499CC, Chassis No. GRX-130-6077002

    07. Honda Civic Saloon Car, Reg. No. BEE 563, Model 2006, Chassis No. FD3-1006033

    08. Honda Civic Hybrid Car, Reg. No. GS-0487, Model 2005, Chassis No. FD3-1001034

    09. Hilux Surf Jeep, Reg. No. X-5251, Model 1994, Chassis No. KZN130-9021459

    10. Honda Civic Car, Reg. No. AJH-324, Model 2005, 1493CC, Chassis No. DAA-FD3-1000126

    11. Toyota Premio Car, Reg. No. UG-424 (Islamabad), Model 2005, 1998CC, Chassis No. AZT-240-0021746

  • FBR extends utilization period of input goods under export schemes

    FBR extends utilization period of input goods under export schemes

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the utilization period of input goods under export facilitation schemes up to February 28, 2021 for all three schemes that are Manufacturing Bond, Export Oriented Units and Export Processing Zones, a statement said on Wednesday.

    A FBR spokesman said that this measure would ensure that the feared losses of these exporters due to Covid-19 Pandemic wherein orders were either cancelled or delayed shall be addressed.

    Pakistan Customs (FBR) is committed to achieve the vision of Prime Minister for exporter’s facilitation and addressing their genuine hardships on a proactive basis at their doorsteps.

    Such steps shall boost exports and will result in trade facilitation by ensuring competitiveness of our exported goods in international markets.

  • FBR advised to activate anti-corruption committees

    FBR advised to activate anti-corruption committees

    ISLAMABAD: A senior officer of Pakistan Customs has advised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to activate recently established committees for eliminating corruption in the organization.

    Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah, Chief Collector Customs (North), who is also In charge of Integrity Management Cell, in a letter advised the FBR chairman to activate ‘integrity committees’ at the field level at the earliest.

    The collector said that with a view to giving an easy access to the general public for redressal of their grievances and transforming FBR into an accountable, fair and responsive organization, an “Integrity Management and Performance Management System” was established at FBR HQ in 2014.

    The system was aimed at combating corruption within the organization and providing checks to ensure the integrity of its employees.

    “Nevertheless, the accountability mechanism remained sluggish and slow owing to various HR and other related issues. It must, however, be understood, without any ambiguity, that FBR is following zero tolerance policy for corruption. Recent suspension of many officials/officers, clearly establishes our resolve against corrupt elements.”

    The collector said that recently the FBR geared up its efforts in line with the policy of the government to curb corruption and established internal integrity management system and accountability mechanism within the department.

    The collector further said that integrity management committees at the field formation level have also been notified by the board. All field formations of the FBR are, therefore, expected to follow a policy of zero tolerance for corruption and take every possible step to curb this menace.

  • Appraisement West Karachi announces auction of huge lot of vehicles on September 24

    Appraisement West Karachi announces auction of huge lot of vehicles on September 24

    KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement and Facilitation (West) announced auction of huge lot of vehicles schedule on September 24, 2020 to be held at Bay-West Custom House Karachi.

    01. Honda/N Box, Chassis No. JF1-4101734, Model 2013

    02. Honda N-Box Mini Van, Chassis No: JF1-2211404, Model: 2014

    03. Honda N-Box Mini Van, Chassis No: JF1-3102085, Model: 2013

    04. Honda N Box, Chassis No: JF1-1226467, Model: 2013

    05. Honda N-Box Mini Van, Chassis No: JF1-1222313, Model: 2013

    06. Honda/N Box, Chassis No: JF1-1287038, Model: 2016

    07. Honda/ N Box Chassis No: JF1-1524358, Model: 2013

    08. Honda/ N Box, Chassis No: JF1-1257401, Model: 2013

    09. Honda/ N Box Chassis No: JF1-1848450

    10. Honda/ N Box Chassis No: JF3-2043350, Model: 2018

    11. Honda/ N Box Chassis No: JF3-2044810, Engine, Model: S078, Year: 2018

    12. Toyota Passo, Chassis No: KGC30-02550817 PCS Inner Cargo Autoparts, Model: 2016, Capacity: 996CC

    13. Suzuki Wagon R Car, Chassis No: MH555-240908, Model: 2018

    14. Suzuki Every, Chassis No: DA64V-846585, Model: 2014

    15. Toyota Aqua, chassis No: NHP10-6506987, Model: 2018, Capacity: 1496CC

    16. Suzuki Alto Car, Chassis No: HA365-2843191 PCS Inner Cargo Auto parts, Model: 2016

    17. Suzuki Every Van, Chassis No: DA64W-434983, Model: 2014

    18. Suzuki Wagon R Car, Chassis No: MH445-187722, Model: 2016

    19. Daihatsu Cast, Chassis No: LA260S-0013234, Model: 2017, Capacity: 658CC

    20. Suzuki Alto, Chassis No: HA365-388444, Model: 2018

    21. Daihatsu Cast, Chassis No: LA260S-0024543, Model: 2017, Capacity: 658CC

    22. Daihatsu Mira, Chassis No: LA300S-1374404, Model: 2016, Capacity: 658CC

    23. Suzuki Every, Chassis No. DA17V-142150, Model 2015

    24. Suzuki Alto Hatch Back, Chassis No. MA3GFC31S00738121, Model 2014, Color Grey

    25. Toyota Probox, Chassis No. NCP50-0135650, Model 2013, Capacity 1298CC

    26. Toyota Probox, Chassis No. NCP50-0136868, Model 2013, Capacity 1298CC

    27. Toyota Probox, Chassis No. NCP50-0136983, Model 2013, Capacity 1298CC

    28. Toyota Probox, Chassis No. NCP50-0136507, Model 2013, Capacity 1298CC

    29. Toyota Probox, Chassis No. NCP50-0136762, Model 2013, Capacity 1298CC

    30. Toyota Probox, Chassis No. NCP50-0136449, Model 2013, Capacity 1298CC

    31. Toyota Probox, Chassis No. NCP50-0142611, Model 2013, Capacity 1298CC

    32. Toyota/Fielde, Chassis No. NKE165-8048210

    33. Honda / VEZEL, Chassis No. RU3-1271244, Model 2017

    34. Nissan Clipper Van, Chassis No. DA64V-802265, Model 2014

    35. Honda VEZEL, Chassis No. RU3-119150, Model 2015

    36. Honda VEZEL, Chassis No. RU3-1128619, Model 2015

    37. Mitsubishi/EK Wagon, Chassis No. B11W-0224971, Model 2016

    38. Daihatsu/Mira ES, Chassis No. LA300S-1413146, Model 2017, Capacity 658CC

  • Pakistan Customs makes seizures of Rs10.36bn in 2 ½ months

    Pakistan Customs makes seizures of Rs10.36bn in 2 ½ months

    KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has accelerated operation against smuggling and non-duty paid items and made seizure of goods and vehicles valuing Rs10.36 billion during two and a half months of the current fiscal year.

    The seizure during the current period of the current fiscal year is 91.4 percent higher than the seizure of Rs5.41 billion made in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

    This was disclosed by chief collector of customs enforcement-south at a press conference here on Friday.

    The chief collector south said that the customs seized goods worth Rs36.57 billion in fiscal year 2019/2020 as against the seizure of Rs25.39 billion in the preceding fiscal year, showing an increase of 44 percent.

    He said that the collectorate south contributed the anti-smuggling and action against non-duty paid items to the tune of Rs1.18 billion during the period of July 01 to September 15, 2020 as compared with Rs958 million in the same period of the last fiscal year, showing an increase of 23 percent.

    Whereas, the value of seizures of South in fiscal year 2019/2020 was amounted to Rs12.25 billion as against seizures of Rs2.74 billion in the preceding fiscal year, registering an increase of 347 percent.

    Smuggled vehicles involving value of Rs539 million were seized in the fiscal year 2019/2020 as against Rs358 million in the preceding fiscal year.

    The major seized items including vehicles, electronics, cigarettes, cloth, diesel, mobile phones, currency, betel nuts, gutka etc.

    The collector said that Pakistan Customs collected customs duty to the tune of Rs624.65 billion in 2019/2020, which was 99 percent of the assigned target by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the fiscal year.

    Furthermore, the collection of customs duty was at Rs92 billion during July – August 2020 as against the assigned target of Rs87 billion.

    The collection of all taxes at import stage was amounted at Rs1,710 billion in fiscal year 2019/2020 which was 0.3 percent less than the preceding fiscal year.

    Total tax collection of all taxes during July 01 to September 15, 2020 was at Rs347 billion, which is 1.39 percent more than the tax collected in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

    During July – August 2020, the customs formation south collected customs duty amounting Rs76.38 billion against the target of Rs74 billion and against collection of Rs83.69 billion in 2019, the collector added.

  • FBR issues rules for duty free import of minimum value goods

    FBR issues rules for duty free import of minimum value goods

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday issued rules for duty free minimum value of goods imported through courier and postal service.

    The FBR issued SRO 886(I)/2020 to notify draft amendment to Customs Rules, 2001.

    Through the draft amendment the FBR issued ‘Deminimis rules for imported goods’, which shall apply to the goods imported through post service and air courier only.

    “De minimis value’ means the value of goods up to five thousand rupees in terms of the provisions of Section 19C of the Customs Act, 1969.

    The FBR said that for the purpose of application of the provisions of Section 19C of the Customs Act, 1969, the value mentioned on label of the postal good or the courier receipt shall be considered as the declared value.

    Further, for conversion of invoice value into Pak Rupee, the postal or courier authorities shall take the official exchange rate of the previous day.

    The postal or courier authorities shall submit a separate list of goods along with invoices and other documents, if any, wherein the declared value is up to five thousand rupees.

    The customs authorities shall scrutinize the list and shall have the right to examine or detain any goods to verify the declared value or compliance to the requirement of any other law applicable thereon.

    The postal or courier authorities shall submit a consolidated monthly e-statement of all such clearance along with copies of invoice of the imported goods cleared under the rules to the concerned customs authorities for re-conciliation of the record.

  • Duty free mobile phone not allowed under personal baggage

    Duty free mobile phone not allowed under personal baggage

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that not a single mobile phone is allowed duty free brought into Pakistan under personal baggage.

    Recently Baggage Rules have been amended vide Finance Act, 2019 whereby facility for bringing duty/taxes free mobile set has been withdrawn from July 01. 2019. Hence duty and taxes will be paid on every mobile phone.

    The FBR further said: “No exemption of duty and taxes is available on any mobile even if the passenger is bringing only one mobile.”

    The FBR responded to a query “Do I have to pay duty/taxes on a mobile phone which I have been using in Pakistan after returning from abroad?”

    The FBR said that if local SIM is used in the mobile then it will require registering the IMEI of the mobile with PTA after payment of duty and taxes.

    If the same is not registered with the PTA within sixty (60) days of the insertion of local SIM in the mobile then the mobile set will be blocked and can only be opened after payment of duty/taxes and fine/penalty.

    The FBR explained in case a passenger brings a mobile phone but failed to declare the device at the time of arrival. The

    The passenger can approach the nearest customs office for registration of the mobile device.