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  • FBR reshuffles BS-19-20 customs officers

    FBR reshuffles BS-19-20 customs officers

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday announced major reshuffle and notified transfers and postings of senior Customs officers of BS-19 and BS-20 with immediate effect and until further orders.

    The FBR notified transfers and posting of following officers of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS):

    01. Muhammad Asghar Khan (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Rawalpindi from the post of Director, Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Islamabad.

    02. Dr. Akhtar Hussain (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Peshawar from the post of Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication), Faisalabad.

    03. Fayyaz Anwar (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) who is currently posted as Director, Directorate of Internal Audit-North (Customs), Islamabad, has been directed to look after the charge of Director, Directorate of Post Clearance Audit(Central), Lahore.

    4 Ms. Zeba Azhar (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Director, Directorate of Reforms and Automation (Customs), Karachi from the post of Director, Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi.

    05. Khalid Hussain Jamali (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication), Quetta  from the post of Collector, Model Customs Collectorate, Hyderabad.

    06. Feroze Alam Junejo (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Director, Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi from the post of Director, Directorate of Input Output Coefficient Organization (South), Karachi.

    07. Zahid Ali Baig (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Chief, Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad from the post of Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation,FBR, Rawalpindi.

    08. Rashid Habib Khan (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Collector, Model Customs Collectorate, Gilgit-Baltistan from the post of Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Peshawar.

    09. Sami-ul-Haq (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Quetta from the post of Director, Directorate of Reforms and Automation (Customs), Karachi.

    10. Asif Abbas (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) who is currently posted as Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication), Lahore has been directed to look after the charge of Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication), Faisalabad.

    11. Usman Bajwa (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Multan from the post of Director, Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (Central), Lahore.

    12. Amer Rashid Sheikh (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Collector, Model Customs Collectorate, Hyderabad from the post of Director, Directorate of IPR Enforcement (South), Karachi.

    13. Muhammad Akram Ch. (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Chief, (OPS) Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad from the post of Director, (OPS) Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Quetta.

    14. Syed Faisal Saeed Bokhari (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Chief, (OPS) Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad from the post of Additional Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Peshawar.

    15. Sanaullah Abro (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Director (OPS), Directorate General of Risk Management, Karachi from the post of Additional Collector, Model Customs Collectorate, Islamabad.

    16. Syed Naeem Akhtar (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Director, (OPS) Directorate of Internal Audit-South (customs), Karachi from the post of Additional Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Hyderabad.

    17. Muhammad Tahir (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Director, (OPS) Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Islamabad from the post of Secretary, Federal Board of

    Revenue (Hq), Islamabad.

    18. Ms. Nyma Batool (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Director (OPS), Directorate of IPR Enforcement (South), Karachi from the post of Additional Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement and Facilitation (East), Karachi.

    19. Muhammad Saleem Memon (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Director (OPS), Directorate of IOCO (South), Karachi from the post of Additional Collector, Model Customs Collectorate, Hyderabad.

    20. Muhammad Amir Thahim (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Director, (OPS) Directorate of Transit Trade, Quetta from the post of Additional Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement and Facilitation (West), Karachi.

    21. Yousaf Haider Orakzai (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Director (OPS), Directorate of CBCM/FATF Cell, DG I&I-FBR, Islamabad from the post of Additional Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication), Islamabad (stationed at Peshawar). He will also look after the charge of Director (OPS), Directorate of Law and Prosecution, DG I&I-FBR, Islamabad.

    22. Munib Sarwar (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Director (OPS), Directorate of IPR Enforcement (Central), Lahore from the post of Additional Director, Directorate of Customs Valuation, Lahore.

    23. Muhammad Ismail (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Director, (OPS) Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Gwadar from the post of Additional Director, Directorate of Transit Trade, Quetta.

    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.

  • Consultations on tariff rationalization to begin next month: Razak Dawood

    Consultations on tariff rationalization to begin next month: Razak Dawood

    ISLAMABAD: Abdul Razak Dawood, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, has said that consultations on tariff rationalization with stakeholders will start from next month.

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  • FBR abolishes regulatory duty on wheat import

    FBR abolishes regulatory duty on wheat import

    ISALAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday abolished regulatory duty on import of wheat in order to bring down domestic price of the commodity.

    The FBR issued SRO 633(I)/2020 in order to amend SRO 6809I)/2019 dated June 28, 2019.

    Through the SRO the FBR reduced the regulatory duty to zero from 60 percent.

    FBR sources said that the decision to abolish the regulatory duty was take to encourage import of the commodity in order to ensure buffer stock at home and maintain retail price at lower side.

  • Advance ruling for classification of goods implemented

    Advance ruling for classification of goods implemented

    ISLAMABAD: The law of advance ruling for classification of goods or determination of origin has been implemented through Finance Act, 2020 from July 01, 2020.

    The National Assembly has approved the law of advance ruling that was proposed through Finance Bill, 2020.

    According to explanation issued by PWC A F Ferguson Chartered Accountants, the concept of advance ruling presently there in the Customs Act, has been revamped.

    Previously, the mechanism is relevant only in respect of classification for assessment of duties on goods intended to be imported/ exported.

    Through the Finance Act 2020 the meaning and scope of advance ruling has been enhanced to include the determination of classification, origin, the applicability of particular relief/ exemption on goods and any other matter as Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may specify.

    A new section 212B has been inserted to Customs Act, 1969 which stated:

    “212B. Advance Ruling –

    (1) An applicant desirous of Advance Ruling may make an application in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed under the rules, stating any of the questions as contained in sub-section (3) hereinafter on which the Advance Ruling is sought.

    (2) The question on which advance ruling is sought shall be in respect of.-

    (i) Classification of goods under the First Schedule to this Act;

    (ii) Determination of origin of the goods under the rules of origin notified for bilateral and multilateral agreements;

    (iii) Applicability of notification issued in respect of duties under this Act or any tax or duty chargeable under any other law for the time being in force in the same manner as duty of customs leviable under this Act; or

    (iv) Any other matter as the board [FBR] may specify by notification in the official Gazette.

    (3) The proceedings for issuance of advance ruling shall be completed within 90 days.

    (4) The Ruling issued under sub-section (1) shall be binding on the applicant.

    (5) The Ruling issued under sub-section (1) shall be binding on the Customs for a period of one year unless there is a change in law or facts or circumstances on the basis of which the advance ruling was pronounced.

    (6) The appeal against the Ruling issued under sub-section (1) shall lie with the Member Customs (Policy) within 30 days of issuance of the Ruling;

    Provided that during the appeal period of 30 days, the operation of the Ruling shall remain suspended unless the applicant accepts the Ruling.”

  • Import of heavy electric vehicles allowed at 1 percent customs duty

    Import of heavy electric vehicles allowed at 1 percent customs duty

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed import of heavy electric vehicles at one percent customs duty.

    Through Finance Act, 2020 the duty at one percent has been made part of Customs Act, 1969.

    According to the Finance Act, 2020 the imports of electric buses, electric trucks and electric prime movers have been allowed at one percent of customs duty and there is no condition attach to the imports.

    However, imports of other electric vehicles including auto rickshaw, 3-wheeler loader and motorcycle have been allowed reduced duty rate at 50 percent of the prevailing tariff rate of customs duty as specified in the First Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969.

    There are conditions attached to the imports of such motor vehicles. The FBR said that the concession shall be admissible for a period of five years with effect from July 01, 2020, on import of 10 electric vehicles (CBU – Completely Buildup Unit) of the same variant to the assembled / manufactured to the extent of maximum 200 units, to 2-3 wheeler segment, duly approved / certified by the Engineering Development Board (EDB).

    The EDB shall monitor compliance with the EV Policy 2020 and intimate FBR immediately in case of violation by any manufacturer to stop further clearance at the concessional rate.

  • FBR reorganizes DG transit trade; authorizes tracking of NATO, ISAF cargo

    FBR reorganizes DG transit trade; authorizes tracking of NATO, ISAF cargo

    ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Transit Trade has been authorized to track cargo movement of Afghan transit, NATO/ISAF and transshipment in order to avoid incidence of en-route goods slippage.

    Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday issued SRO 609(I)/2020 for reorganization of the Directorate General of Transit Trade.

    The FBR said that the directorate shall be based at Custom House, Karachi, assisted by Director, Directorate of transit Trade (HQ), Karachi.

    The directorate general shall have its regional offices at Karachi, Gwadar, Quetta, Peshawar, Gilgit-Baltistan and Lahore. The director general shall report to the Member (Customs), FBR.

    The directorate general of transit trade shall be responsible for enforcement of all the international agreements, treaties, conventions, domestic laws, rules and procedures relating to transit trade with reference to cross border movement of bonded cargo and domestic laws, rules and procedures relating to transshipment with reference to inland movement of bonded cargo and shall also be responsible for enforcement of laws, rules and procedures relating to international transshipment, through the respective directorates and collectorates.

    The directorate general shall also supervise functioning of the directorates, furnish policy input to the FBR on matters relating to transit trade and transshipment and maintain liaison with all stakeholders.

    The Director, Directorate of Transit Trade (HQ) Karachi shall have jurisdiction over all customs matters relating to transit, transshipment and allied functions in respect of the national territory of whole of Pakistan covering the following functions and customs matters:

    (i) Project Director in terms of SRO 4139i0/2012 dated April 25, 2012.

    (ii) Supervision of tracking and monitoring across the national territory through the Central Control Room (CCR), established at Custom House, Karachi, in coordination with Regional Control Rooms (RCRs) established at respective directorates of transit trade of the following cargo:

    (a) Transit cargo;

    (b) POL products exported to Afghanistan;

    (c) US or NATO or ISAF cargo;

    (d) Transshipment cargo;

    (e) Safe transportation cargo;

    (f) EPZ/SEZ/Free Zones cargo;

    (g) Manufacturing bonds exports cargo;

    (h) Export oriented units exports cargo;

    (i) Transportation of imported liquid bulk cargo for exclusive use of ISAF/NATO forces in Afghanistan.

    (iii) Administration, budgeting and supervision of the Mobile Enforcement Units (MEUs) deployed at Transit Monitoring Response Centers (TMRCs) across the country;

    (iv) Sealing of cargo at Karachi sea ports and Port Qasim with respect to the following cargo:

    (a) Transit cargo;

    (b) POL products exported to Afghanistan;

    (c) US or NATO or ISAF cargo;

    (d) Transshipment cargo;

    (e) Safe transportation cargo;

    (f) EPZ/SEZ/Free Zones cargo

    (g) Manufacturing bonds exports cargo;

    (h) Export oriented units exports cargo;

    (i) Transportation of imported liquid bulk cargo for exclusive use of ISAF / NATO forces in Afghanistan.

    (v) Licensing of tracking companies in terms of SRO 413(I)/2012 dated April 25, 2012;

    (vi) Development, supervision and maintenance of transit trade facilitation portal including coordination with the relevant stakeholders.

    (vii) Development, supervision and updation of Risk Management System (RMS) through the local committee constituted for transit and transshipment RMS, including coordination with the relevant stakeholders;

    (viii) Association in development, updation and enhancement of MIS function;

    (ix) Personal management;

    (x) Coordination with all stakeholders for operational purposes;

    (xi) Business process re-engineering;

    (xii) Transit trade facilitation and redressal of complaints; and

    (xiii) Any other function assigned by the FBR from time to time.

  • FBR extends warehousing period up to July 31

    FBR extends warehousing period up to July 31

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step by extending the warehousing period for already in-bonded goods up to July 31, 2020.

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  • FBR exempts customs duty on oxygen gas, cylinder import

    FBR exempts customs duty on oxygen gas, cylinder import

    In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Wednesday an exemption from customs duty on the import of oxygen gas and oxygen gas cylinders. This measure aims to ensure the availability of these essential supplies as the country battles the spread of the virus.

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  • Security forces to provide monthly details of confiscated smuggled goods to FBR

    Security forces to provide monthly details of confiscated smuggled goods to FBR

    ISLAMABAD: Security forces engaged in anti-smuggling activities to submit monthly seizure report to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

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  • FBR imposes up to seven percent additional customs duty

    FBR imposes up to seven percent additional customs duty

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started preparation for achieving revenue collection target for fiscal year 2020/2021 as it massively increased additional customs duty up to 7 percent from July 01, 2020.

    The FBR issued SRO 572(I)/2020 on Tuesday for levying additional customs duty at different rates of two percent, four percent and seven percent.

    The FBR provisionally collected Rs3.957 trillion for fiscal year 2019/2020. As per budget documents the FBR has been assigned to collect Rs4,963 billion during the fiscal year 2020/2021, which is around 25 percent higher than collection of fiscal year 2019/2020..

    The government while presenting the budget 2020/2021 had claimed that the budget was tax free and it had not levied any duty and tax in order to provide relief to the masses amid outbreak of coronavirus.

    However, as per the notification additional customs duty at two percent has been imposed on goods imported under tariff slabs of zero percent, three percent and 11 percent.

    Another rate of four percent additional customs duty has been levied on goods imported under tariff slab of 16 percent.

    While the rate additional customs duty at seven percent has been applied on goods imported under tariff slab of 20 percent and above.

    However, import of edible crude oil which are subject to import at higher tariff slab, the additional customs duty shall be charged at the rate of two percent, the FBR said.

    The FBR further said that additional customs duty would not be applicable on the goods imported under concessionary regime for exporters.

    Further, the additional customs duty shall also not be applicable on the contractors and services companies for offshore projects.