The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a reduction in customs duty to 15% for components used in the assembly or manufacture of cars in any kit form.
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Lahore Customs Intelligence announces auction of motor vehicles on Dec 03
Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation (Customs) Lahore has announced auction of motor vehicles to be held on December 03, 2022.
The auction will be held at State Warehouse, Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation (Customs), 358 Jahanzeb Block, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore.
The directorate announced auction of following motor vehicles:
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01. Mercedes Benz Car, Model 2006, and Chassis No. WDB2110652A125731, Color-White, AWV-001.
02. Nissan Ceferio Car, Registration Plate No.LEE-07-1, Chassis No.GF50-054361, Model 2003, Color Black.
03. Honda Accord Car, Registration No.LRX-8411, Chassis No.CF3-1200586, Model 2000, Color Silver.
04. Toyota Mark-X Car, Model 2005 Chassis No.GRX120-0036739, Color-White, FW151/Islamabad.
05. Honda Civic Car, Model 2006, and Chassis No. FD3-1004939 Engine No. -Could not be traced, Color-Silver.
06. Toyota Prius car, Model 2010 Registration No. MN-12-4040 Chassis No. ZVW30-1153342 Engine Capacity 1800cc. N/V Color, White.
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07. Kawasaki Heavy Bike Ch. No. JKAZXT20AAA027919 Model Year 2010, 1200 R.
08. BMW Heavy Bike Ch. No. WB1021608AZPZ4634 Model Year 2010, 800 S.
09. Honda Heavy Bike JH2SC6A7YM400905 Model Year 2000 1100 ST.
10. Toyota Corolla Car, 1992 Reg. No. IDF-5967, Chassis No. CE100-3017915, 1839 cc. (Subject to Lab Report).
i) Honda Civic Car, 2003 Applied For Chassis No. ES1-1400549 (Subject to Lab Report)
ii) Honda Civic Car, 2003 REG. No. LED-12-3138, Chassis No. ESI-1401502 (Subject to Lab Report)
11. Daihatsu Mira Car, Model 2012, Chassis No. LA300S-1090029, Color-Maroon, Fake Registration No. ABW-821/Islamabad.
12. Daihatsu Mira Car, Model 2012, Chassis No. LA300S-0008381, Color- Silver, Fake Registration No. BGW-399.
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13. Toyota Passo Car, Model 2010, Chassis No. KGC30-0011620, Color- Wine Red, Fake Registration No. WY-443/ISB
14. Hino Dump Truck (10 Wheeler), Model 1995, Chassis No. FS2KKB-10504, Regn. No. TKB-017/Sibi.
15. Range Rover Model-2013, Color-Black Chassis No. SALVA2AG3DH716417.
16. Mercedes Benz Car, Model-2013, Chassis No. WDD2220572A089193, Color-Pearl White.
17. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Model 2003 Chassis No. VZJ121-0004619, Color- Pearl White, LV-068/Islamabad
18. Honda Civic 2007, Chassis No. JHMFD16308S216139, Color- Blue, ARU-969/Islamabad.
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19. Toyota Hilux Surf, Model-2005, Chassis No. VZN215-0006330, Color- Black, LEH-13-2373.
20. Toyota Passo Car, Model 2006 (AZD-928/Sindh), Chassis No: KGC10-0124072, Engine No. N/V, Color-White.
21. Toyota Aqua Car, Model 2012, Chassis No. NHP10-6086977, Color: White BFP-930/Sindh.
22. Toyota Mark X Car, Model-2010 as per seat belt Chassis No. GRX130-6037989 Color: White Registration Plate No. AKE-250/ICT.
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Member Customs assures swift clearance of export consignments
KARACHI: Mukarram Jah Ansari, Member Customs (Operations), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured the business community of swift clearance of export consignments, according to a statement issued on Friday.
Chairman South Circle of the Towel Manufacturers Association (TMA) of Pakistan, Syed Usman Ali along with senior members of this Export Oriented Association conducted a fruitful meeting online with the Member Custom (Operation) Mukarram Jah Ansari.
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During the meeting TMA members emphasized the obstacle related to the port Qasim which they are facing to clear their goods to export in the international market. The prominent members of the Association highlighted that Only One Scanner is working at Port Qasim, due to this, shipments taking more time to complete scanning process, all available scanners should be streamline for working 24/7 for timely movement of exporter’s shipments.
The Process of Export Receiving Information (ERI) is very slow, and needs to be swift. Night examination facilities of containers are not available; it should be available 24/7.
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Duty Drawback refunds are not being disbursed as per desired result, after the submission of case, System generated a message for the required documents while these documents were already submitted. Bankers are not updating data in PSW System according to its real time requirement, hence settlement of financial Statement does not reflect the amounts of Duty Drawback.
Registration of SRO 957 is very cumbersome; it should be simplified for the exporters. Need nomination of focal Person from FBR to resolve day to day issues of the exporters.
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Member Custom Mukarram Jah Ansari listened to all the issues patiently and replied that our full support for the growth of the export sector and said all are trying our best to enhance the export of this beloved country.
He further added that we are putting our best efforts to remove all the bottlenecks which are facing the export sector. The member also thanked the members of this Export Oriented Association and shared their positive remarks that the exporters are the real heroes because they are playing a vital role for the generating of employment in the country as well as earning valuable foreign exchange for the national exchequer.
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Mukarram Jah Ansari has also said that we have noted all your suggestions to rectify the problems and we will meet again after a few days to discuss the achievements of this meeting for desired result as well as whenever I will come to Karachi, we will conduct a meeting in the Association office.
He was very excited & willing to improve the operation of shipment as well as he advised to the participants to conduct a meeting Muhammad Yaqoob Mako, Chief Collector Custom Enforcement, Custom House, Karachi as well as I shall inform him about the said meeting for swift implementation on your positive & productive suggestions for the betterment of export growth.
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FBR notifies transfers, postings of Customs officials BS-19, BS-20
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday notified transfers and postings of officers of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) I BS-19 and BS-20.
The transfers and postings have been made with immediate effect until further orders.
Following officers have been transferred and posted:
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01. Syed Shakeel Shah (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Director General (OPS), Directorate General of Reforms & Automation (Customs), Islamabad relieving Mr. Muhammad Imran Khan Mohmand (PCS/BS-21) of the look after charge of the post of Director General of Reforms & Automation (Customs), Islamabad. He has been transferred from the post of Chief, Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad.
02. Ch. Muhammad Javaid (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Quetta from the post of Collector, Collectorate of Customs, (Appeals), Karachi.
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03. Fayaz Rasool (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20). The officer is assigned the additional charge of Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Appeals), Karachi in addition to his own duties till the posting of a regular incumbent. He is presently posted as Director, Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi.
04. Munib Sarwar (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) was awaiting posting, stationed at Lahore. He is presently posted as Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Peshawar.
05. Naveed Iqbal (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Director (OPS), Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Peshawar from the post of Director, (OPS) Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Quetta.
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06. Ms. Haleema Qasim (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad from the post of Additional Director, Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi.
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.
The officers have been directed to send charge Relinquishment/Assumption to FBR immediately after Relinquishment/Assumption of charge for record and further necessary action.
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FBR gathers dual nationality information of customs officials
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has embarked on the task of gathering information regarding the dual nationality status of customs officials in various grades from BS-1 to BS-21.
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Customs Intelligence Lahore auctions motor vehicles on Nov 19, 2022
ISLAMABAD: Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation, Lahore has announced auction of motor vehicles to be held on November 19, 2022.
The directorate will present following motor vehicles for the auction:
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01. Used Mercedes Benz Car, Model 2006, Chassis No. WDB2110652A125731, color-White, AWV-001
02. Nissan Ceferio Car, Registration Plate No.LEE-07-1, Chassis No.GF50-054361, Model 2003, color Black
03. Honda Accord Car, Registration No.LRX-8411, Chassis No.CF3-1200586, Model 2000, color Silver
04. Used Toyota Mark-X Car, Model 2005 Chassis No.GRX120-0036739, color-White, FW151/Islamabad
05. Used Honda Civic Car, Model 2006, Chassis No. FD3-1004939 Engine No. -Could not be traced, color-Silver.
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06. Used Toyota Prius car, Model 2010 Registration No. MN-12-4040 Chassis No. ZVW30-1153342 Engine Capacity 1800cc. N/V Color, White
07. Kawasaki Heavy Bike Ch. No. JKAZXT20AAA027919 Model Year 2010, 1200 R
08. BMW Heavy Bike Ch. No. WB1021608AZPZ4634 Model Year 2010, 800 S
09. Honda Heavy Bike JH2SC6A7YM400905 Model Year 2000 1100 ST
10. Toyota Corolla Car, 1992 Reg. No. IDF-5967, Chassis No. CE100-3017915, 1839 cc. (Subject to Lab Report).
11. Honda Civic Car, 2003 Applied For Chassis No. ES1-1400549 (Subject to Lab Report).
12. Honda Civic Car, 2003 REG. No. LED-12-3138, Chassis No. ESI-1401502 (Subject to Lab Report).
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13. Used Daihatsu Mira Car, Model 2012, Chassis No. LA300S-1090029, Color-Maroon, Fake Registration No. ABW-821/Islamabad
14. Used Daihatsu Mira Car, Model 2012, Chassis No. LA300S-0008381, Color- Silver, Fake Registration No. BGW-399
15. Used Toyota Passo Car, Model 2010, Chassis No. KGC30-0011620, Color- Wine Red, Fake Registration No. WY-443/ISB
16. Used Hino Dump Truck (10 Wheeler), Model 1995, Chassis No. FS2KKB-10504, Regn. No. TKB-017/Sibi
17. Used Range Rover Model-2013, color-Black Chassis No. SALVA2AG3DH716417
18. Used Mercedes Benz Car, Model-2013, Chassis No. WDD2220572A089193, color-Pearl White.
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19. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Model 2003 Chassis No. VZJ121-0004619, color- Pearl White, LV-068/Islamabad
20. Used Honda Civic 2007, Chassis No. JHMFD16308S216139, Color- Blue, ARU-969/Islamabad
21. Used Toyota Hilux Surf, Model-2005, Chassis No. VZN215-0006330, color- Black, LEH-13-2373
22. Used Toyota Passo Car, Model 2006 (AZD-928/Sindh), Chassis No:KGC10-0124072, Engine No. N/V, Color-White
23. Toyota Aqua Car, Model 2012, Chassis No. NHP10-6086977, color: White BFP-930/Sindh
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Customs Enforcement announces auction of vehicles on Nov 09, 2022
Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement) Peshawar has announced auction of motor vehicles to be held on November 09, 2022 at various state warehouses of the Collectorate.
Following is the list of vehicles to be presented for the auction at state warehouse godown, Peshawar:
01. Mercedes Benz (Bullet Proof), Model 1982, Chassis No. WDB-12603312037551
02. Toyota Fielder “X” Car, Model 2002 (As per Website), Chassis No. NZE124-0018888
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04. Toyota Corolla Car, Model 1985 (As per Website), Chassis No. EE80-0060788
05. Toyota Corolla Car, Model 1988 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE90-0023057
List of vehicles to be presented for the auction at state warehouse, Mardan:
01. Toyota State Car, Model 1990 ( As per Website), Chassis No. CE96-0106153
02. Toyota Estate Car, Model 1997 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE100-0073091
03. Toyota Corolla Car, Model 1990 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE90-0050358
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04. Toyota Double Cabin, Model 2002 (As per Website), Chassis No. MR033-UNE907004986
05. Toyota Fielder Car, Model 2004 (As per Website), Chassis No. NZE121-0327891
06. Toyota Fielder “X” Car, Model 2003 (As per Website), Chassis No. NZE121-0268084
List of vehicles to be presented for the auction at state warehouse, Nowshera:
01. Toyota Fielder “X” Car, Model 2004 (As per Website), Chassis No. NZE121-0318355
List of vehicles to be presented for auction at state warehouse godown, parked at Landikotal Colony:
01. Toyota State Car, Model 1988 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE90-0023670
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02. Toyota Corolla Car, Model 1987 (As per Website), Chassis No. EE90-5007972
03. Toyota Pick Up, Model 1991 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN65-1190463
04. Toyota Towance, Model 1992 (As per Website), Chassis No. CR21-0170379
05. Toyota State Car, Model 1993 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE109-0016885
06. Toyota Corolla “G” Car, Model 2000 (As per Website), Chassis No. NZE121-0004457
07. Toyota Corolla Car, Model 1992 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE106-0018812
08. Toyota Towance, Model 1984 (As per Website), Chassis No. CR21-0007875
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Hyderabad Customs auctions NDP vehicles on October 27, 2022
KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs, Hyderabad has announced auction of non-duty paid (NDP) vehicles to be held on October 27, 2022 at State Ware House of the Collectorate.
Following non-duty paid vehicles to be presented for the auction:
01. Swift car, bearing registration No. Plate AAJ-026, chassis No.ZC71S-403925, HP-1300cc, Model-2007.
02. Mira Car, bearing registration number plate BAX-369, chassis No.LA300S-0005693, HP-660, Model-2012.
03. Toyota Vitz Car, bearing registration number plate ALA-081, chassis No.SCP10-5060739, HP-1000, Model-2000
04. Toyota Premio car, bearing registration No. Plate ZV-826, chassis No.ZZT-240-5047054, HP-1800cc, Model-2005.
05. Toyota Mark X Car, bearing registration number plate QBA-862, Chassis No.GRX130-6009486, HP-2500cc, Model-2010
06. Toyota Mark X, bearing registration number plate GBS-598, chassis No.GRX121-1007924, HP-3000cc, Model-2006
07. Toyota Corolla XLI Car, chassis No.NZE120-6023637 HP-1300cc manual transmission Model 2005 (But physically alter engine Automatic 1800cc) with face Reg: No.AVP-916 (Accidental).
08. Honda City Car, bearing registration No. plate AGR-881, chassis No.NFBGE15A94R109396, HP-1300cc, Model-2004
09. Honda Civic Reborn Car, bearing registration No.plate ALT-505, chassis No.JHMFD-3620S201559, HP-1800cc, Model-2007
10. Toyota Mark-X car without registration number plate, chassis No.GRX130-6027816, HP-2500cc, Model-2010.
11. Toyota Mark X Car, bearing registration number plate HS-149, Chassis No.GRX120-0030298, HP-2500cc, Model-2005
12. Suzuki Alto Car, bearing registration number plate AFR, Chassis No.HA36V-108638, HP-660cc, Model-2015.
13. Toyota Passo Car, bearing registration number plate LED-4482, Chassis KGC10-0260829, HP-1000cc, Model-2009.
14. Toyota Premio car, bearing registration number plat AJU-756, chassis No.ZZT240-5032311, HP-1800cc, Model-2004.
15. Toyota Vitz car, bearing registration number plat AKJ-343, chassis No.SCP10-0219440, HP-1000cc, Model-2000.
16. Mini Mitsubishi Pajero, bearing registration number plat BD-8358, chassis No.H57A-0002853, HP-660cc, Model-1995.
17. BMW car, bearing registration number plate KU-088, chassis No.WBAGN62030DE56518, HP-5972cc, Model-2002.
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Customs examiner penalized for submitting misleading lab reports
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed major penalty upon a Customs chemical examiner for submitting wrong / misleading laboratory reports.
According to details disciplinary proceedings under the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020 were initiated against Aftab Ahmad, Assistant Chemical Examiner (BS-17), while posted at Collectorate of Customs, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi on July 13, 2021.
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Engr. Habib Ahmed the then Additional Collector (PCS/BS-19), Collectorate of Customs (Exports), Karachi was appointed as Inquiry Officer to conduct inquiry on account of various omission and commission committed by the accused officer constituting “Inefficiency” and “Misconduct”.
The inquiry officer submitted in the report on April 09, 2022 according to which the charges of “Inefficiency” and “Misconduct” were established against the accused officer.
On the basis of inquiry report, a show cause notice was issued on May 28, 2022 to Aftab Ahmad, Assistant Chemical Examiner (BS-17), Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Karachi.
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He submitted reply to the Show Cause Notice, which was received in the Board on June 29, 2022, wherein he denied all the allegations/charges and requested that the Show Cause Notice is illegal and requires to be withdrawn.
He also requested personal hearing enabling him to explain his case in person as well.
In order to meet the ends of justice, opportunity of personal hearing was granted to the accused and the Authority appointed Member (Admn/HR) as Hearing Officer.
On August 22, 2022, the accused officer appeared before the Hearing Officer. During the course of personal hearing, the submissions made by the accused officer were found without evidence and merits for submitting wrong/misleading laboratory test reports.
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Moreover, the Hearing Officer had observed that the accused officer had nothing new to say in his defense. Accordingly, the case was submitted to the Authority i.e. Secretary Revenue Division/Chairman, FBR for decision.
The Authority i.e. Secretary Revenue Division/Chairman, FBR, after having carefully considered the record of the case, the Inquiry Report, reply to the Show Cause Notice and submission made by the accused during the personal hearing before the Hearing Officer, observed that charges of “Inefficiency” and “Misconduct” under Rule 3(a) & (b) of Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020 stand established against the accused officer.
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The Authority, therefore, imposed major penalty of “Reduction to a Lower Post as Deputy Assistant Chemical Examiner (BS-16)” for a period of three (3) years”, upon Aftab Ahmad, Assistant Chemical Examiner (BS-17), under Rule 4(3)(b) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020.
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Customs appraising officer awarded ‘dismissal from service’
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday awarded major penalty of ‘dismissal from service’ upon an appraising officer of Pakistan Customs on the charges of misconduct.
According to an official notice, the FBR stated disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, Appraising Officer (BS-16), Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (North), Islamabad by the Authority/Member (Admn/HR) by issuing order under Rule-7 read with Rule-6 of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020 dated July 20, 2022 on account of acts of omission and commission constituting “Misconduct” under Rule- 3(b) read with Rule-2(1)(K) of the Civil Servants (E&D), Rules, 2020.
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A Show Cause Notice was served upon Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, Appraising Officer (BS-16). In response to the Show Cause Notice, the accused submitted defence reply to the Authority on August 16, 2022 along with the request for personal hearing.
The Member (Admn/HR) / Authority afforded an opportunity of personal hearing to the accused on September 08, 2022.
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After having gone through the case record including reply to Show Cause Notice, verbal submissions made by the accused during the personal hearing and other relevant record, the Member (Admn/HR) being Authority in this case, is of the considered opinion that the charges of “Misconduct” stand established against the accused.
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Therefore, the Authority Member (Admn/HR) has decided to impose a major penalty of “Dismissal from Service” upon Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, Appraising Officer, Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (North), Islamabad under Rule- 4(3)(e) of the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020.
The officer will have a right to appeal against this Order to the Appellate Authority under Civil Servants (Appeals) Rules, 1977 within a period of 30 days from the date of communication of this Notification.
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