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

  • FBR collects Rs71.21 billion as regulatory duty in last fiscal year

    FBR collects Rs71.21 billion as regulatory duty in last fiscal year

    KARACHI: The customs authorities have collected Rs71.21 billion as regulatory duty during fiscal year 2018/2019, said Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in a report released recently.

    The collection of regulatory duty increased by 12 percent to Rs71.21 billion in fiscal year 2018/2019 as compared with Rs63.58 billion in the preceding fiscal year.

    The share of regulatory duty in total customs collection in fiscal year 2018/2019 was 10.36 percent. This ratio was at 10.45 percent to the total customs duty in fiscal year 2017/2018.

    The total collection of customs duty was Rs685.57 billion in fiscal year 2018/2019 as compared with Rs608.37 billion in the preceding fiscal year, showing increase of 12.7 percent.

    The collection of customs duty also includes warehouse surcharge, regulatory duty, export development surcharge and export duties.

    The customs authorities collected Rs1.06 billion as warehouse surcharge in fiscal year 2018/2019 as compared with Rs853 million.

    An amount of Rs7.69 billion as export development surcharge during fiscal year 2018/2019 as compared with Rs6.13 billion in the preceding fiscal year.

    Besides, the authorities also collected Rs816 million as export duties during fiscal year 2018/2019 as compared with Rs859 million in the fiscal year 2017/2018.

  • Duty free import increases by 17pc despite phasing out exemptions

    Duty free import increases by 17pc despite phasing out exemptions

    KARACHI: Despite elimination of exemption and strengthening enforcement the duty free import surged by 17.1 percent during 2018/2019, according to official documents.

    The FBR in its report released this month said that the duty free imports increased by 17.1 percent to Rs2,445 billion during fiscal year 2018/2019 as compared with Rs2,087 billion in the preceding fiscal year.

    The documents revealed that goods under Chapter 27 of Customs Tariff were imported duty free worth Rs600 billion during fiscal year 2018/2019 as compared with Rs491 billion in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal year.

    The import of products including Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products under this chapter has increased by 22.3 percent during the period under review.

    An amount of Rs317 billion has been allowed duty free for the import of boilers, machinery and mechanical during fiscal year 2018/2019, which is 12.5 percent higher than Rs282 billion in the same period of the preceding fiscal year.

    The customs authorities granted duty free import of around Rs189 billion for the clearance of organic chemical during fiscal year 2018/2019 as compared with Rs144.85 billion in the preceding fiscal year, showing growth of 30.5 percent.

    Despite lowering of tariff over the years, the customs duty is still one of the important sources of Federal Tax collection. The Dutiable Imports are the tax base for Customs Duty.

    The collection of customs duty stood at around Rs686 billion and has contributed around 28.8 percent in the Indirect Taxes and 17.9 percent in total taxes during the F.Y.: 2018-2019.

    It has increased by around 13 percent as compared to previous year.

    The target of customs duty was Rs. 735 billion during FY: 2018-2019 which was missed by 6.7 percent.

    Source: FBR

    Out of 15 major revenue spinners, 13 items of imports recorded positive growth during FY: 2018-19 mainly due to increased Imports. On the other hand, only automobile (Ch:87) and ceramic products recorded negative growths.

    The details of Customs Duty collection from major commodity groups (chapters) are presented in table below.

    Source: FBR
  • FBR asks exporters to provide IBAN for duty drawback transfer

    FBR asks exporters to provide IBAN for duty drawback transfer

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked exporters to provide their IBAN of their bank account numbers for direct transfer of customs duty drawback.

    The FBR said that it has devised a centralized system of online payment of customs duty drawback directly in the bank account of the exporters.

    For this purpose, FBR has required from the exporters to update their WEBOC profile and provide IBAN of the same bank account whose details are already available in WEBOC profile of the exporters to receive Custom Duty Drawback.

    FBR has required the information to be provided as soon as possible to avail electronic transfer facility for Customs Duty Drawback payments.

  • FBR extends suspension of customs officials

    FBR extends suspension of customs officials

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the suspension period for further three months in case of two customs officials.

    Through a notification, the FBR extended the suspension period of the following inspectors BS-16 of Model Customs Collectorate (Enforcement and Compliance), Lahore for further period of three months with effect from March 30, 2020:

    01. Muzaffar Hussain, Inspector

    02. Khalid Pervaiz Bhutta, Inspector

    Both the customs officials were suspended on December 30, 2019 for inefficiency and misconduct.

  • Customs directs shipping lines, agents to withdraw delay, detention charges

    Customs directs shipping lines, agents to withdraw delay, detention charges

    KARACHI: Pakistan Customs on Friday directed shipping companies and shipping agents to extend waiver of delay and detention charges during lockdown to contain coronavirus.

    Model Customs Collectorate (Enforcement &Compliance) Karachi issued instructions to chairman All Pakistan Shipping Association and chairman Pakistan Ship Agents Association to allow free time to importers.

    The customs authorities said that Pakistan is currently facing a great challenge to address the issue of spread of coronavirus outbreak.

    As a result of lockdown and restriction of movement of people / vehicle, the time duration of lifting the cargo from ports is exceeding the free-time as allowed to the importers under normal course of business.

    The FBR has already issued similar instructions to container terminal operators on March 31, 2020 to waive demurrage and detention charges in order to facilitate importers and trade community in difficult times.

    The collectorate said that considering the challenging scenario for importers and trade community the shipping lines and their agents should extend free-days in respect of container detention and not charge container detention charges and other charges in connection of late delivery of goods for the period from March 25, 2020 to April 16, 2020 in addition to free days already allowed by shipping lines and their agents.

  • FBR asks terminal operators to allow 15-day free time for imported cargo

    FBR asks terminal operators to allow 15-day free time for imported cargo

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has urged terminal operators to provide an additional 15-day free period for imported cargo at the port area, exempting it from demurrage and detention charges, in response to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.

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  • FBR extends time limit to 25 days for GD filing

    FBR extends time limit to 25 days for GD filing

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday extended time limit for filing goods declaration to facilitate traders and importers, who were facing difficulties due to lockdown.

    The FBR extended the time limit for filing of goods declaration from the existing 10 days of arrival of goods to further 15 days (total 25 days) for all Import General Manifest (IGMs) filed between March 17, 2020 and April 07, 2020.

    The FBR said that the customs collectorates across the country were operating normally, however, on account of the ongoing lockdown by provincial governments to address the prevailing pandemic of COVID-19, the importers and clearing agents were facing hardship in filing of goods declaration within the time limit prescribed under Customs Act, 1969.

    The consequent penalty on this account is causing undue hardship to the traders as the circumstances for late filing, which was beyond their control.

    The FBR said that it had received requests from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) for extension in the time limit for filing of goods declaration.

  • Customs agents take measures for trade facilitation amid coronavirus lockdown

    Customs agents take measures for trade facilitation amid coronavirus lockdown

    KARACHI: Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has taken various measures to facilitate trade during ongoing lockdown related to prevent spread of coronavirus. The managing committee of the KCAA has taken several measures for the redressal of grievances being faced by the members.

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  • Coronavirus prevention: Clearing agents advised avoid unnecessary visits to Custom House

    Coronavirus prevention: Clearing agents advised avoid unnecessary visits to Custom House

    KARACHI: Customs clearing agents have been advised to avoid unnecessary visits to Custom House Karachi as a preventive measure against coronavirus.

    In a circular Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) on Saturday, informed its members that the association had conducted meetings with the Model Customs Collectorate Appraisement & Facilitation (East) & (West) regarding outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and decided to take appropriate precaution measures in order to avoid unnecessary visits and long sit-ins at visitor’s area of Custom House, Karachi.

    It is highly recommended for the general public to reduce exposure and limit the risk of spread/transmission of Novel Coronavirus.

    Members and their employees are advised to avoid unnecessary visits at Custom House Karachi and wear masks by following other safety instructions as already displayed on the notice boards at Custom House, Karachi.

    However, in case of any emergency meetings/hearings are required to be attended, a written applications by mentioning the reasons to the officers concerned should be submitted for the redressal of grievance.

    In case of any assistance members are advised to contact the CHO-Office of MCC Appraisement & Facilitation (East & West).

  • Customs stops export consignments of onion after ban decision

    Customs stops export consignments of onion after ban decision

    KARACHI: Pakistan Customs stopped export consignments of onion to comply with government decision to impose ban on the vegetable to meet local demand.

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