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  • Huge lot of Afghan transit vehicles to be auctioned on May 15

    Huge lot of Afghan transit vehicles to be auctioned on May 15

    KARACHI: A large number of motor vehicles of Afghan Transit Trade has been offered for auction at Port Muhammad Bin Qasim International Terminal Operator (QICT), Karachi.

    The auction is scheduled for May 15, 2020.

    Following vehicles will be presented for auction:

    S. No.Lot No.DescriptionNo pkgs/Units
    1QAT=01July2011Suzuki Jeep and Motorcycle06 units
    2QAT=08June2011Toyota Corolla car06 units
    3QAT=05June2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    4QAT=03June2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    5QAT=11May2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    6QAT=10May2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    7QAT=06May2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    8QAT=05May2011Toyota Corolla Car05 units
    9QAT=04May2011Toyota Corolla Car05 units
    10QAT=01Jan2011Suzuki STRIMB/Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    11QAT=02Nov2010Toyota Corolla Car05 units
    12QAT=01Nov2010Suzuki Balino05 units
    13QAT=02Sep2010Used Toyota Corolla05 units
    14QAT=02Sep2009Toyota Corolla Car05 units
    15QAT=02Feb2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    16QAT=01Mar2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    17QAT=02Mar2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    18QAT=01Apr2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    19QAT=05Mar2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    20QAT=04Mar2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    21QAT=03Mar2011Toyota Corolla Car05 units
    22QAT=03Apr2011Toyota Corolla Car05 units
    23QAT=02May2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    24QAT=10Jun2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    25QAT=25July2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    26QAT=24July2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    27QAT=12Jun2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    28QAT=11Jun2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    29QAT=07Jun2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    30QAT=06Jun2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    31QAT=01Aug2010Truck Cabin With Accessories04 units
    32QAT=01Sep2010Toyota Corolla Car04 units
    33QAT=01May2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    34QAT=26July2011Crane01 unit
    35QAT=02Jun2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    36QAT=03May2011Toyota Corolla Car06 units
    37QAT=01Dec2010Divo Matiz Car04 units
    38QAT=01Oct2010Old Used TV 
    39QAT=03Feb2011CT Scanner Machine 
    40QAT=01Dec2011Glass Wool (Loos) 
    41QAT=02Oct2013Oil Base Paint 
    42QAT=01June2011Old Used Road Roller06 units
    43QAT=08May2011Vehicles Suzuki Maruti06 units
    44QAT=09May2011Vehicles Toyota Corolla05 units
    45QAT=03Jan2011Vehicles Toyota Corlla04 units
    46QAT=03Aug2012Glass Weare1X40 Cont
    47QAT=05Nov2010Toyota Corolla05 units
    48QAT=09June2011Toyota Corolla06 units
    49QAT=07Mar2011Toyota Corolla06 units
    50QAT=04April2011Toyota Corolla06 units
    51QAT=21July2011Toyota Corolla06 units
    52QAT=23July2011Toyota Corolla06 units
    53QAT=22July2011Toyota Corolla06 units
    54QAT=02Jan2011Toyota Corolla06 units
    55QAT=07May2011Toyota Corolla06 units
    56QAT=17June2017Excavator Model DX-22501 unit
    57QAT=01April2011Toyota Corolla Car 199606 units
    58QAT=25July2011Toyota Corolla Car 199705 units
    59QAT=24July2011Toyota Corolla 199606 units
    60QAT=02April2011Toyota Corolla Car 199705 units
    61QAT=11Aug2011Toyota Corolla Car 199706 units
    62QAT=08June2011Toyota Corolla Car 199606 units
    63QAT=02Sep2011Toyota Corolla Car 199505 units
    64QAT=02Feb2011Toyota Corolla Car 199706 units
    65QAT=03April2011Toyota Corolla Car 199505 units
    66QAT=03Nove2010Suzuki Alto 199508 units
    67QAT=10May2011Toyota Corolla Car 199406 units
    68QAT=10Aug2011Toyota Corolla Car 199906 units
    69QAT=08Aug2011Toyota Corolla Car 199705 units
    70QAT=01Dec2010Daewoo Matiz 199905 units
    71QAT=02Sep2010Toyota Corolla Car 199506 units
    72QAT=01Sep2010Toyota Corolla04 units
  • FBR urged to reduce regulatory duty on lighting fittings

    FBR urged to reduce regulatory duty on lighting fittings

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been urged to reduce regulatory duty on lighting fittings in alignment with LED bulbs and LED tubes.

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  • Pakistan Customs cadre strength (BS-17-22) increases to 501

    Pakistan Customs cadre strength (BS-17-22) increases to 501

    ISLAMABAD: The cadre strength, which includes officers of BS-17 to BS-22, of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) has increased to 501 by May 06, 2020, according to a notification issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday.

    The number of senior officers of Pakistan Customs has increased by 25 from 476 on August 21, 2019.

    As per latest cadre strength, there are two officers of PCS presently working. The number of officers in BS-21 are 25. Further BS-20 officers are 71.

    The number of BS-19 are 140, BS-18 are 156 and BS-17 are 107 working across Pakistan.

  • FBR allows duty drawback on supplementary food items

    FBR allows duty drawback on supplementary food items

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed duty drawback on import of ready to use supplementary food, which included palm oil and skimmed milk.

    The FBR on Tuesday issued SRO 341(I)/2020 to allow 5.33 percent freight on board (fob) to the extent of customs duty. The duty drawback is available from April 27, 2020.

    The facility has been allowed to items falling under HS Code 2106.9090, which included:

    01. RBD Palm Olien

    02. RBD Canola Oil

    03. Skimmed Milk Powder

    04. Emulsifier

    05. Vitamin and Mineral Premix

    06. Anti Oxidant

    07. Whey Powder

    08. Peanuts

  • PVC, PMC material allowed sales tax zero rating; Export Policy Order amended

    PVC, PMC material allowed sales tax zero rating; Export Policy Order amended

    ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce has allowed zero rating of sales tax on supply of PVC and PMC meterials from Export Processing ZOnes, Manufacturing Bonds and export oriented units.

    The commerce ministry on Monday issued SRO 351(I)/2020 dated May 04, 2020 to amend Export Policy Order 2016 regarding supply of PVC and PMC materials.

    According to the amendment: “… 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.

    Through the SRO the ministry also amended the negative list for export to Afghanistan.

    The SRO omitted the entry of PVC and PMC from the third schedule of the Export Policy Order 2016.

  • FBR extends time limit for filing goods declaration

    FBR extends time limit for filing goods declaration

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended time limit for filing goods declaration in order to facilitate trade considering problems faced during lockdown.

    The FBR on Monday issued a notification for extension in time limit for filing of goods declaration. The FBR said that it had further extended the time for filing of goods declaration for all IGMs filed between April 07, 2020 to May 09, 2020 provided that this order shall not be applicable in case any fine or penalty had already been paid by the importers.

    Earlier, Khurram Ijaz, Vice President, Federation of pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on May 02, 2020 requested the FBR for further extension in time limit for filing of goods declaration.

    Khurram Ijaz in his communication with the FBR appriciated the revenue board for extending the time for filing of goods declaration from 10 days of arrival of goods to further 15 days (total 25 days) for all IGMDs filed between March 17, 2020 and April 07, 2020.

    However, the FPCCI vice president apprised the FBR that continued extension in lockdown by the government causing delay in timely filing of goods declaration, hence opportunity provided the revenue board should be extended up to the current lockdown till May 09, 2020.

  • FBR notifies transfers of 11 senior customs officers of BS-20-21

    FBR notifies transfers of 11 senior customs officers of BS-20-21

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday announced transfers of senior customs officers of BS-20 and BS-21 with immediate effect and until further orders.

    Following officers of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) have been transferred:

    01. Muhammad Zahid (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi from the post of Director General, Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Islamabad.

    02. Abdul Rashid Sheikh (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Islamabad from the post of Director General, Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit & Internal Audit, Karachi.

    03. Sarfraz Ahmad Warraich (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Member, Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad from the post of Director General, Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi.

    04. Ms. Zeba Hai Azhar (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of Training & Research (Customs), Karachi from the post of Chief Collector, Customs Enforcement (Central), Lahore.

    05. Wasif Ali Memon (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit & Internal Audit, Karachi from the post of Chief Collector, Customs Enforcement (South), Karachi. The officer is also assigned the additional charge of the post of Director General, Risk Management, Karachi till the posting of a regular incumbent.

    06. Abdul Basit Chaudhry (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Member, Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad from the post of Director General, Directorate General of Input Output Coefficient Organization, Karachi.

    07. Dr. Zulfikar Ali Chaudhary (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi from the post of Chief Collector, Customs, Balochistan, Quetta.

    08. Faiz Ahmad (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Chief Collector Customs Enforcement (Central), Lahore from the post of Director General, Directorate General of Training & Research (Customs), Karachi.

    09. Dr. Saifuddin Junejo (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Chief Collector, Customs Enforcement (South), Karachi from the post of Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Exports (Port Muhammad Bin Qasim), Karachi.

    10. Dr Samina Taslim Zehra (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of Input Output Coefficient Organization, Karachi from the post of Director, Directorate of Input Output Coefficient Organization (South), Karachi.

    11. Muhammad Aamer (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Chief Collector (OPS), Customs, Balochistan, Quetta has been transferred and posted as Chief, Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad.

    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.

  • FBR explains sealing of export TP cargo though Railways

    FBR explains sealing of export TP cargo though Railways

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued procedure of sealing of export cargo under transshipment transported by Pakistan Railways.

    Sealing at focal points (Entry) for transshipment containers and dry port export cargo containers transported by Pakistan railways:

    I. The Custom Agent/carrier will lodge the TP application/ declaration in the Custom Facilitation Centre/ Transshipment Section of concerned Directorate of Transit Trade or electronically. After getting the delivery of the container, the Customs Agent/carrier will load the container on the Railways rolling stock/flat bed unit.

    II. After loading, the railway staff will inform PCCSS at relevant Focal Point Entry giving container numbers.

    III. The PCCSS officer will take the designated machine readable seal and check it for any defect. The bar code on the seal will be scanned by using the bar code reader, and in case bar code is accepted, Transport Note (single copy) in Form-A will be printed. In case the bar code is not validated, the defective seal will be returned to the box and a new seal number will be issued by the computer.

    IV. Once the input operation for all the containers to be sealed is completed, the PCCSS officer will collect the designated and validated seals and accompany the railways staff to the train alongwith the Transport notes.

    V. The PCCSS officer will place the, seal on the available slot on the door, making sure the correct number is placed on the correct container and that the container numbers correspond to the serial number of the bogie they are placed on.

    VI. The Transport Note (Form-A) will be handed over to the driver/supervisor/railway official of the Transport Unit to be carried with the Transport Unit en route.

    VII. In case the Transport Unit meets an accident en route or there is sufficient ground to believe that there is pilferage, replacement or substitution of ‘goods, the driver/carrier’s agent, or any enforcement unit of Customs, or the Collectorate of jurisdiction, ‘or any other person will inform the Incharge PCCSS, Special Checking Squads or any focal point. After checking veracity of the information, the Special Checking Squads or focal point, as the case may be, will inform the Incharge PCCSS through fax on Form-D and also on line immediately. The Incharge PCCSS will immediately record the discrepancy in register Form-C and may order stoppage of such Transport Unit and/or order any such action as deemed appropriate.

  • FBR issues procedure for sealing of transit cargo destined for India

    FBR issues procedure for sealing of transit cargo destined for India

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued procedure for sealing of transit trade cargo containers at Torkham-Peshawar and Chaman-Quetta, destined for Wahga border station for India.

    Following procedure to be adopted under Customs General Order (CGO) No. 03 of 2020 under Pakistan Customs Container Security System (PCCSS) Procedure for sealing and desealing of transshipment, safe transportation, transit and export cargo.

    (a) NON-CONTAINERIZED CARGO:

    FIRST PORTION:

    (i) After the goods, loaded in high wall Transport Unit (1st Transport Unit) of Afghanistan been processed as per rules by Torkham/Chaman Customers, the Transport Unit will be secured and covered in proper tarpaulin. The PCCSS staff Focal point (Entry) will enter the required data and apply the wire punch plomb seal or a wire seal. The container will be allowed to proceed to Peshawar/Quetta Dry Port under escort. The escort officer of Customs will carry he convoy note to Peshawar/Quetta Dry Port.

    (ii) On arrival at Customs Dryport Quetta/Peshawar, the 1st Transport Unit will be moved to the Focal Point Exit. The escort officer of customs will hand over the convoy note to the PCCSS officer.

    (iii) The PCCSS will enter the exact time and date of the arrival. In case the Transport Unit reaches within time, the PCCSS officer will inspect the truck and security of tarpaulin ad the registration number of the 1st Transport Unit and check the PCCSS wire punch plomb seal.

    (iv) After satisfying himself that the seal and container are intact and not tampered, the PCCSS officer will generate discharge note which will be given to the Customs escort officer along with the convoy note.

    (v) If the seal or container etc. is not found intact or there are reasons to doubt the integrity of cargo or seal, a discrepancy report will be filled out on the computer. The concerned PCCSS focal point will also report the matter to the Directorate of Transit Trade having jurisdiction for initiating necessary action under the law.

    (vi) The Focal Point Exit Peshawar staff will cut and collect the used plomb seals and keep in a safe disposal box. The Incharge FP (Exit) will make arrangements for the proper disposal, recycling of the plomb seals.

    (vii) The escort will return the convoy note to the Customs at Border Crossing Point.

    SECOND PORTION:

    (i) The goods will be loaded on the Pakistani trucks, hereinafter called the Second Transport Unit and released in the same as done at Border Crossing Point, with wire punch plomb seal or new wire seal by the Focal Point Entry staff at Peshawar/Quetta.

    (ii) On arrival at Wahga border station, the Second Transport Unit will be moved to the Focal Point Exit and the escort officer of Customs will hand over the convoy note to the PCCSS officer.

    (iii) The PCCSS officer will enter the exact time and date of the arrival. In case the Transport Unit reaches within time, the PCCSS officer will inspect the truck and security of the tarpaulin cover, check the registration number of the Second Transport Unit and the PCCSS wire punch plomb seal.

    (iv) After satisfying himself that the seal and container are intact and not tampered, the PCCSS- officer will generate discharge note which will be given to the Customs escort officer alongwith the convoy note.

    (v) If the seal or container etc. is not found intact or there are reasons to doubt the integrity of cargo or seal, a discrepancy report will be filled out on the computer. The concerned PCCSS focal point will also report the matter to the Directorate of Transit Trade having jurisdiction of initiating necessary action under the law.

    (vi) The Focal Point Exit Wahga staff will cut and collect the used plomb seals and keep in a safe disposal box. The In charge FP (Exit) will make arrangements for the proper disposal, recycling of the plomb seals.

  • FBR issues procedure for safe transportation of ISAF cargo

    FBR issues procedure for safe transportation of ISAF cargo

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued procedure for movement of International Security Assistant Force (ISAF) cargo under Pakistan Customs Container Security System (PCCSS).

    The FBR through a notification dated April 17, 2020 said that the procedure as followed for the transshipment cargo shall be applicable for sealing and de-sealing of ISAF cargo with the following modification:

    (i) The containers will be sealed with customs machine readable seal at Karachi by PCCSS after representative of ISAF has inspected, verified and confirmed that the Bill of Lading (B/L) seal/ other seal are intact. Sealing will be done in presence of authorized agent.

    (ii) The routes shall be specified by the PCCSS, and any different route or time taken en route will be informed to incharge PCCSS by the ISAF representative.

    (iii) The private companies authorized by the FBR to carry ISAF cargo in addition to National Logistic Cell (NLC) will have their transport units registered with PCCSS and the Directorate of Transit Trade, Karachi, or as specifically allowed by Incharge PCCSS on, a case to case basis.

    (iv) The unloading from Pakistani Transport Unit and loading on Afghan Transport Unit/authorized units will be done at Peshawar/Quetta dry port. In case unloading is done at the respective terminals of the private carriers, the Incharge PCCSS FP Peshawar/Quetta will coordinate with the FP, carriers and ISAF officials and depute PCCSS staff of these terminals for checking of seals. Officials of ISAF/American Consulate will check their own seals and may affix another seal of their own for their checking at Beghrem Base.

    (v) The PCCSS FP Peshawar/Quetta will check the Customs seal as well as other seals and unless a discrepancy is noted, allow the change of transport after noting the number of Second Transport of the Form A. The staff on return to PCCSS Focal Point will enter the verification of the seal in the computer.

    (vi) The PCCSS seals will be removed at Focal Point Exit Torkham/Chaman, scanned by the bar code reader and stored in the disposal receptacle.

    (vii) Returning containers from Afghanistan will be sealed at Torkham/Chaman only if not empty, as per procedure adopted for ISAF at Karachi for container bound for Afghanistan. Empty containers will not be sealed.

    Goods not to be sealed: All containerized cargo which is transshipped, in transit or for export is to be sealed. However, in case of large machinery and awkward loads wherein the seals cannot be applied, the decision will be taken by Incharge Focal Point based on the level of risk in transshipment of such cargo. The Incharge Focal Points will also decided if photographs are to be taken and sent to Incharge PCCSS. In such case the Form A will not carry a seal number, but will mention reasons for not sealing the cargo and whether a photograph of the load/cargo has been sent by e-mail.