Category: Pakistan Customs

Pakistan Customs updates covering trade regulations, import-export policies, enforcement actions, and customs procedures at ports and border stations.

  • FBR notifies promotions of customs officers to BS-21

    FBR notifies promotions of customs officers to BS-21

    Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) took a significant step in recognizing the contributions of officers in the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) by announcing the promotions of five officers to BS-21 on a regular basis.

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  • Customs appraising officer awarded major penalty for inefficiency

    Customs appraising officer awarded major penalty for inefficiency

    KARACHI: A customs appraising officers has been awarded major penalty and demoted to lower scale on the charges of inefficiency.

    According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday, disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Syed Muhammad Fawad Ahmad, Appraising Officer Collectorate of Customs Exports (Port Muhammad Bin Qasim), Karachi through an order of inquiry dated August 02, 2022 on charge of inefficiency under Rules-3(a) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020.

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    Muhammad Haris Ansari, Additional Collector (PCS/BS-19), Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (PMBQ), Karachi was appointed as Inquiry Officer to scrutinize the conduct of accused officer.

    The Inquiry Officer submitted inquiry report on October 07, 2022 concluded that the charge of inefficiency stand established against the accused under Rule-3(a) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020.

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    Based on the findings and recommendations of the inquiry report, a Show Cause Notice dated October 18, 2022 was served upon the accused. The accused officer furnished his reply to Show Cause Notice, on October 29, 2022.

    The Member (Admn/HR)/ Authority provided an opportunity of personal hearing to the accused on November 29, 2022.

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    Whereas, the Member (Admn/HR)/ Authority after having gone through the available record of the case, the Inquiry Report, reply of the Show Cause Notice, and verbal submissions made by accused during the course of personal hearing. However the Authority has not agreed with recommendations of inquiry officer and, therefore, decided to impose a major penalty of “Reduction to a lower post and pay scale from the substantive or regular post, for a period of one year” under Rule-4(3)(b) of the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020 upon Syed Muhammad Fawad Ahmad, Appraising officer, Collectorate of Customs Exports (PMBQ), Karachi.

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    The Performance Allowance of the officer has also been stopped for one year from the date of award of the penalty as provided at Sr.No.7(iii) of FBR’s Circular No.1 of 2015 dated March 06, 2015 and he will have to appear afresh for restoration of the same.

    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.

  • Pakistan Customs to auction Toyota, Suzuki motor cars on Dec 14

    Pakistan Customs to auction Toyota, Suzuki motor cars on Dec 14

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs has announced auction Suzuki and Toyota motor vehicles, which will be held on December 14, 2022 at Sukkur.

    Following is the list of auction of vehicles lying in State Warehouse, Sukkur to be held on December 14, 2022:

    01. Suzuki Kie Car, bearing Registration No. Without Number, Chassis No.HZ22S-675401, Engine No.K6A, Model 2006.

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    02. Toyota Aqua Car, bearing Registration No.BJU-862, Chassis No.NHP10-6298404, Model 2014 and Engine Capacity 1490 CC.

    03. Toyota TZ Prado Jeep, bearing RegistrationNO.BD-8408 (Sindh), Chassis No.JTEBU25J005029572, Model 2005 (as per japani website) and Engine Capacity 4000 CC.

    04. Toyota Prius Car, bearing Registration No.BGH-417, Chassis No.ZVW30-1358220, Engine No.2ZR-1230757, Model 2011 and Engine Capacity 1797 CC.

    05. Toyota Axio Saloon Car, bearing Registration No.AXJ-090, Chassis No.NZE141-6015839, Engine No.1NZ-C484965, Model 2009 and Engine Capacity 1490 CC. (As per Running Page).

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    06. Toyota Corolla Fielder Car, Bearing Reg. No.BPU-210, Chassis No.ZZE122-0010909, Engine No.IZZ-FE, Model 2000 and Engine Capacity 1800 CC.

    07. Suzuki Swift Car, Bearing Reg. No.LED-1475 (Pujab), Chassis No.ZC11S-107422, Model-2004, (as per Japani website) and Engine Capacity 1298 CC.  

    08. Toyota Premio Car, bearing Registration No.BEZ-654 (Sindh), Chassis No. AZT240-0021231, Model 2005-06 (as per japani website) and Engine Capacity 2000 CC.

    09. Suzuki Swift Car, bearing Registration No.AZK-119, Chassis No.ZC11S-157917, Engine No.M13A, Model 2009 and Engine Capacity 1248 CC.

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    10. Toyota Prius Car, Bearing Reg No.BAT-685, Chassis No.ZVW30-5064179, Model-2009 (as per japani website and seat belt) and Engine Capacity 1800 CC.

    11. Toyota Prius Car, Bearing Reg No.BAW-474, Chassis No.ZVW30-1041423, Model-2009 and Engine Capacity 1800 CC

    12. Toyota Vitz Car, Bearing Reg No.ALT-499, Chassis No.SCP13-0026906, Model-2003 and Engine Capacity 1297 CC.

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    13. Toyota Surf Bearing Reg No.U-2683, Chassis No.KZN130-9039907, Engine No.1KZ0189302, Model-1994, and Engine Capacity 2982 CC.

    14. Suzuki Swift Car, Bearing Reg No.AWX-616, Chassis No.ZC72S-101701, Model-2012.

  • Customs duty for motor vehicle kits of new models reduced to 15pc

    Customs duty for motor vehicle kits of new models reduced to 15pc

    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

    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.

  • Member Customs assures swift clearance of export consignments

    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.

  • FBR notifies transfers, postings of Customs officials BS-19, BS-20

    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

    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

    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

  • Customs Enforcement announces auction of vehicles on Nov 09, 2022

    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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