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

Customs detects fake financial instruments by importers for provisional clearance

KARACHI: Customs authorities have foiled a bid to clear consignments by some fabric importers on basis of fake financial instruments as payment of duty and taxes.

In a statement on Saturday, Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Port Muhammad Bin Qasim said that importers M/s. Gravity Trading Company, M/s. Iqra Textile and M/s Voroly Impex were required to submit pay order in lieu of provisional assessment of value on the basis of Sindh High Court order dated October 31, 2019 in various petitions.

The importers submitted 43 pay orders amounting Rs63.50 million, in the bank guarantee section of the collectorate as securities.

The collectorate said that the importers were involved in submission of fake pay orders. The phenomenon was detected after scrutiny of the financial instruments, such as printing of same branch code pertaining to different branches of Karachi and Lahore of same bank. The bank has also confirmed the pay orders as fake.

The illegal and fraudulent act, with the active connivance of their clearing agent M/s Kanwal Enterprises and M/s. Welcome Services constituted an offence. Accordingly the GDs of the importers have been blocked.

The collectorate lodged FIR against the importers and their facilitators.

The bank guarantee section has also been directed to be vigilant on submission of the securities along with verification of available and new securities, especially pay orders and bank guarantees.

November 30, 2019
FBR publishes valuation rulings to facilitate trade

KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday published customs valuations on its official portal to facilitate trade and for ease of doing business.

A day earlier FBR Chairman directed the authorities to ensure availability of valuation rulings in order to trade facilitation and ease of doing business.

The FBR published following valuation rulings at its website:

1429/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Frequency Inverters under Pct Heading (8504.4090) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/26/2019

1430/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Skimmed Milk Powder & Instant Milk Powder under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/26/2019

1427/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Base Cap for Bulbs PCT (8539.9020) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/19/2019

1428/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Uncoated Offset Paper for Writing, Printing and Photocopy under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/19/2019

1426/2019: Determination of Customs Values of LED Decoration Strip Lights/Christmas/Rice/Festival/Madni/Larris Lights PCT (9405.3000) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/8/2019

1409/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Latex Rubber Threads under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/8/2019

1425/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Printed Circuit Board PCT (8534.0000) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/6/2019

1424/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Tractors Parts under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/5/2019

1420/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Hair Brushes/Cleaning/Washing/Sweeping Dusting and Similar kind of Brushes and Feeder Brushes under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/4/2019

1421/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Replacement Wheel Rim (Alloy/Other than Alloy) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/2/2019

1422/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Motor Cycle Parts under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/2/2019

1423/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Wall Papers under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/2/2019

1407/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Stationer Items under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/2/2019

1417/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Waist Belts (Artificial Leather Low-eng Brands), under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/2/2019

1418/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Circuit Breakers PCT (8526.2010, 8536.2090, 8536.9090) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/2/2019

1419/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Hot & Cold Water Dispenser and Parts under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/2/2019

1408/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Ball, Taper,Needle,Roller,Spherical,Cylindrical Bearings PCT (8482.1000, 8482.2000, 8482.3000 8482.4000, 8482.5000, 8482.6000, 8482.7000, 8482.8000) and Parts/Components of Bearings PCT (8482.9100, 8482.9910, 8482.9990) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/1/2019

1410/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Toiletries/Face/Talcum Powder,Face and Skin Creams/Lotions, Tooth Paste, After Shave, Shaving Cream/Gel/Foam, Soap in ot her Forms and Facial Wash under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/1/2019

1411/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Hair Care Products/Shampoos/Conditionsers and Hair Spray/Gel/Wax/Cream/Colour/Oil/Coat/Aqua/Hydrogen Peroxide Liquid/Develor/Accelerator under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/1/2019

1412/2019: Determination of Customs Values of PVC Trunking Duct Patti under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/1/2019

1413/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Used Photocopier Machine under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/1/2019

1414/2019: Determination of Customs Values of File Covers, File Folder, Pouches and Envelopes made of plastic under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/1/2019

1415/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Aluminium Radiators under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/1/2019

1416/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Iron Pad Locks PCT (8301.1000) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/1/2019

1406/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Medium Density Fiber (MDF) Board under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 11/1/2019

1405/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Low-End Brands Shoes, Slippers, Sandals,Chappals and Joggers under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/31/2019

1400/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Engine Parts (Replacement Auto Parts) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/30/2019

1401/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Cam Shaft, Crank Shaft, Spark Plugs, Lamps Light Lenses, Sealed Beam and Rubber Parts (Replacement Auto Parts) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/30/2019

1402/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Water Pumps, Oil Pumps, Fuel Pumps, Oil Filers, Fuel Filters and Air Filters (Replacement Auto Parts) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/30/2019

1403/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Transmission Group, Brake Assembly, Steering & Suspension and Body Parts Group (Replacement Auto Parts) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/30/2019

1404/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Colour Cosmetics under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/30/2019

1397/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Children Garments (Baby/Baba) Garments of Low End Brands of China Vietnam,Indonesia, Thailand Malaysia, UAE,sri Lanka & Other Origins under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/28/2019

1398/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Children Garments of Low End Brands of China,Indonesia,Malaysia,UAE,Bangladesh,sri Lanka,Thailand,Vietnam & Other Origins under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/28/2019

1395/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Mobile Phone LCD Screens (HS Code 8517.7000) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/25/2019

1396/2019: Determination of Customs Values of White Oil, under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/25/2019

1394/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Non-carbon releasing paper, Art Card/Coated Board/Paper and Light Weight Coated Papers under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/17/2019

1393/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Chandeliers,Pendants & Others Hanging Lights and Parts Thereof under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/16/2019

1392/2019: Determination of Customs Values of (1) Perfumes (2) Eau De Toilet Perfumes (3) Eau De Toilt (4) Eau De Cologne (5) Body Spray (6) Personal Deodorants (7) Roll-on (8) Anti-Perspirant (9) Body Deo (10) Deo Stick under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/15/2019

1391/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Aerosol Spray Paints under section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 10/3/2019

1390/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Ginger and Garlic under section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 9/24/2019

1388/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Thermal Paper/Fax Machine Paper in Roll under section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 9/5/2019

1387/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Polyester Filament Yarn under section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 9/3/2019

1386/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Ball Bearings and Taper Bearings under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 7/25/2019

1385/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Printed Polyester Microfiber Fabric for Bed Sheets under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 169 7/18/2019

1384/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Non-Dairy Topping/Whipping Cream Under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 7/17/2019

1382/2019: Determination of Customs Values of PVC Electric Insulation Tape Under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 7/15/2019

1383/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Water Based Acrylic Type Self Adhesive Tape (BOPP/OPP) and Hot Melt Rubber Based Self Adhesive Tape in Jumbo/Log Rolls or in Retail Packing Under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 7/15/2019

1381/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Aseptic Packaging Material for Liquid Food/Beverages Under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 7/12/2019

1380/2019: Determination of Customs Values of Aerosoft & Similar Brands of Footwear of Thailand Origin Under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 7/9/2019

1378/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Three wheelers Cargo Loaders in CKD/SKD conditions and Parts/Components thereof under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 6/27/2019

1377/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Refrigeration Gases (in Retail Packing and ISO Tanks/Drums) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 6/12/2019

1376/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Artificial Imitation Jewellery under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 5/30/2019

1375/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Food Supplements/Multivitamis/Mineral Supplements and Whey Protein under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 5/24/2019

1373/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Branded Milk (Lacnor, Almariai, Soyafresh, etc.) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 5/15/2019

1372/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Aluminum Beverage Cans under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 5/14/2019

1371/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Hydrogen Peroxide 50% under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 5/9/2019

1369/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Toner Powder Black/Coloured in Bulkfor Photocopiers and Printers under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 5/6/2019

1370/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Butter (Derived From Milk/Dairy) under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 5/6/2019

1366/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Sauces / Salad Dressing / Mayonnaise / Mustard and Tomato Ketchup under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 4/30/2019

1367/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Formic Acid under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 4/30/2019

1368/2019: Determination of Customs Value of Dry Coconut/Dry Copra under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969 4/30/2019

The Valuation Rulings can be downloaded here.

November 29, 2019
FBR decides to publish customs valuation rulings

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to publish all prevailing valuation rulings to its official website in order to make customs clearance transparent and ease of doing business.

The FBR in a statement on Thursday said that the chairman Syed Shabbar Zaidi, had issued special instructions to publish all Customs Valuation Rulings on the Website of FBR so that Rulings are easily accessible to the general public.

The Instructions have been issued to further promote transparency and ease of doing business. The Chairman has requested the business community to assist FBR in identifying cases of under-valuation so that remedial action should be taken.

November 28, 2019
Prevailing Customs tariff for fiscal year 2019/2020

KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued updated Customs tariff for fiscal year 2019/2020, which have been imposed from July 01, 2019.

According to the FBR the following documents to ascertain the prevailing customs tariff:

Fifth Schedule to Customs Act w.e.f July 01 2019

First Schedule Customs Act w.e.f July 01 2019

Pakistan Customs follow the HS Code (Harmonized System Codes) or PCT Codes ( Pakistan Customs Tariff Codes) for Classification of Goods, these code consist of eight digits where first two represent Chapter and second two represent Sub- chapter and after decimal place four digit represent code of item.

Find PCT Code or HS code by Description of Goods

Find Description of Goods by PCT Code or HS code

International Classification of Goods in Harmonized System

November 26, 2019
Customs foils bid to smuggle explosive material in garb of toys consignment

KARACHI: Customs authorities have foiled a bid to smuggle explosive material into Pakistan in the garb of toy consignments, a statement said on Saturday.

According to details Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Port Muhammad Bin Qasim foiled the bid to smuggle into Pakistan a consignment of explosive filled fireworks/firecrackers in the garb of toys and fun fair items.

M/s. Abrar Traders, Lahore, through his clearing agent A R Logistics has filed the goods declaration for clearance of imported assorted toys and fun fair items.

However, upon detail examination scrutiny by the collectorate staff, fireworks and fireworks crackers guns were found willfully concealed within the cartons of assorted toys.

The explosive/firecrackers are restricted items as per Import Policy Order and prone to smuggling under Section 2(s) of the Customs Act, 1969.

Accordingly, the collectorate seized the consignment and lodged an FIR. Further investigations are underway.

Mumtaz Ali Khoso, the collector of customs, appreciated the examination staff for detecting the case and reiterated the resolve not to allow any illegal activity at Port Qasim by unscrupulous elements.

November 23, 2019
Customs launches ‘authorized economic operators’ program for business entities

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs has launched Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) program for business entities in order to provide maximum facilitation the trade and industry.

A statement on Friday said that the federal government has launched first trade facilitation program of its kind under the name and banner of AEO.

The program has been chalked out in line with best international practices and in accordance with World Customs Organization (WCO) security standards.

Under the said program, the government will certify trustworthy business entities which could demonstrate that they are credible, secure and have a clean history of compliance with national laws and, in return, a policy of maximum facilitation will be adopted by all government departments toward such trusted entities so that they could concentrate on the growth of their businesses.

To highlight the spirit of AEO Program, Chairman FBR and Member Customs (Policy), convened a meeting in FBR Headquarters of all government departments and border agencies who were taken on board on the said Program that will substantially reduce the cost of doing business for the trade and industry.

Shabbar Zaidi, Chairman FBR informed the participants that AEO Program was a great step towards traders facilitation and ease of doing business as “red tapism” of government departments will be replaced with “red carpet” for the trustworthy business entities, and will provide enabling environment for the business community to achieve their maximum potential.

Muhammad Javed Ghani, Member Customs (Policy) requested the participants from all government departments to come forward for feedback to chalk out an attractive AEO Program that could meet maximum aspirations of the trade and industry.

The representatives from government departments i.e., Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Anti- Narcotics Force (ANF), Engineering Development Board (EDB), Ministry of Industries, Home Department Sind & KP, Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Pakistan Quality Standards & Quality Certification Authority (PSQCA), Climate Change and PEMRA appreciated the AEO initiative and agreed that it was the first initiative of its kind which aims at recognition of trusted business partners at Federal Government level and entails benefits from all government departments.

Such unique initiative, the participants added, has great potential to boost businesses which are the backbone of national economy.

Chairman FBR briefed the participants that initially, AEO Program will be implemented on export stage that will not only boost national exports, but will also play vital role in jobs creation.

Subsequently, ambit of AEO Program will be extended to other sectors of the economy for maximum facilitation and priority treatment by all government departments.

November 23, 2019
US experts train Pakistan Customs officers

KARACHI: US law enforcement experts have trained probationary officers of Pakistan Customs on enforcement topics such as contraband smuggling, human trafficking, investigative methods, and evidence collection.

In support of the United States’ ongoing commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s law enforcement organizations, Acting Consul General Jack Hillmeyer today joined Customs Chief Collector (Enforcement-South) Dr. Wasif Ali Memon for the closing ceremony of a U.S.-sponsored training for new probationary Customs officers.

The two-week program brought U.S. law enforcement experts to Karachi Customs House to train on customs enforcement topics such as contraband smuggling, human trafficking, investigative methods, and evidence collection.

Speaking to the 32 probationary officers—including 12 women officers—Acting Consul General Hillmeyer said Customs officers are “Pakistan’s front line in preventing smuggling of narcotics and other illicit goods through your land borders, airports, sea ports, and coastline…We are proud to support Customs with training and equipment to assist in your mission to enforce Pakistan’s customs laws.”

This training was made possible through a partnership between U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

INL has provided over $1,531,000 (Rs238.83 million) in support to Pakistan Customs since 2001 through the provision of training and the donation of vehicles and other equipment to support Customs’ efforts to protect Pakistan’s borders and prevent illicit smuggling.

The United States Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs works in more than 90 countries to help countries combat crime and corruption, counter drug-related offences, improve police institutions, and promote laws and court systems that are fair and accountable.

November 22, 2019
New policy to eliminate tariff rate gap between commercial, industrial importers

ISLAMABAD: The gap of duty and tax rates between commercial importers and industrial importers will be eliminated under newly proposed tariff policy.

The National Tariff Policy 2019-2024 has proposed following measures for enforcement:

(i) These policy recommendations will be implemented in a period of five years starting from the Budget 2020-21;

(ii) The tariff slabs will be simplified based on the principle of cascading;

(iii) The tariffs on raw materials, intermediate and capital goods will be gradually reduced;

(iv) The additional customs duty and regulatory duties will be gradually reduced;

(v) The difference in the rates of tariff for the commercial importers and the industrial users of raw materials, intermediate and capital goods will be eliminated to reduce misuse of such differentials and to provide access to such essential materials for SMEs.

(vi) The nascent industry will be provided time-bound protection, which will cover the payback period of financing and investment. The protection will be phased out gradually to make the protection regime predictable and facilitate the investment decisions. Such protection levels will be provided through Investment Policy.

(vii) In order to implement these policy recommendations, the following arrangement will be instituted:

a. A Tariff Policy Board (TPB) chaired by the Commerce Minister/Advisor, with Minister for Industries & Production, Secretary Finance, Secretary Revenue, Chairman FBR, Secretary Commerce, Secretary Board of Investment, and Chairman NTC as its members shall be created. Secretary Commerce shall be the Member/Secretary of the Board. The TPB shall be responsible for formulation, amendment and implementation of the National Tariff Policy.

b. A Tariff Policy Centre shall be created in the Ministry of Commerce, which will serve as the Secretariat of the TPB.

c. All proposals for levy, amendment or removal of tariffs including regulatory duties and customs duties shall be examined at the Tariff Policy Centre and after approval of the Tariff Policy Board shall be submitted by the Commerce Division to the Cabinet or Parliament, as the case may be, for approval.

(viii) Any policy impacting tariffs or having tariff-like impact shall be formulated through the process mentioned at (vii) above.

November 22, 2019
Customs seizes huge quantity smuggled diesel oil in deep sea operation

KARACHI: Customs authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle large quantity of Iranian diesel oil into Pakistan, officials said on Thursday.

The officials said that Pakistan Customs Preventive Marine Section had conducted an operation against smugglers near Gwadar.

The customs authorities intercepted two boats in deep waters for search, which resulted in discovery of 22,000 liters of Iranian diesel oil, which was meant to smuggle into Pakistan.

The total value of diesel oil has been estimated at Rs2.1 million.

The customs authorities seized the diesel oil as well as both the boats. The value of seized boats has been estimated at Rs30 million.

The preventive officials said around 32.1 million worth diesel oil and boats were seized in the operation.

November 22, 2019
FBR appoints appraising, valuation officers

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has appointed appraising and valuation officers (BS-16) in the Customs Department.

A notification issued on Thursday, the FBR said that consequent upon the recommendations of Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), Islamabad vide letter No.F.4-180/2018-R-FS-I, dated 17.10.2019 and having accepted the terms and conditions of appointment contained in the offer of appointment letter No.2(9)/2015-Cus-III, dated 22.10.2019, the following candidates are hereby appointed as Appraising/ Valuation Officer (BS-16) in the Customs Department and their services are placed at the disposal of Customs field formations mentioned against each:-

01. Raafeh Nasar Chattha, Model Customs Collectorate (Appraisement) Lahore.

02. Haris Bukhtiar Khan, Model Customs Collectorate (Appraisement) Lahore.

03. Muhammad Ibrar Ibrahim, Model Customs Collectorate (Appraisement) Lahore.

The FBR said that their inter-se-seniority will be maintained in order of merit assigned by Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) and in accordance with the Civil Servants (Seniority) Rules, 1993.

Other terms and conditions of their appointment will be the same as already conveyed vide FBR letter dated October 22, 2019.

3. They are advised to join the concerned Customs field formation immediately but not later than 06.12.2019.

November 21, 2019