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  • Import of used vehicles: changes to payment of duty, taxes approved

    Import of used vehicles: changes to payment of duty, taxes approved

    ISLAMABAD: The government has approved changes to payment of duty and taxes system for clearance of used vehicles, which are allowed to import under three different schemes.

    The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday on a proposal by the Commerce Division, took up the import of used vehicles under personal baggage, transfer of residence and gift schemes which require the payment of duties and taxes to be paid out of foreign exchange arranged by Pakistani nationals themselves or local recipients producing proof of conversion of foreign remittance to local currency, and allowed the importers to meet any shortfall in arrangement of required foreign remittance for payment of duties and taxes through local sources in case of a scenario where the Pak rupee depreciates or government increases the import duties and/or taxes after the receipt of remittance and before the filing of the good declaration, which results in shortfall of remitted amount vis-a-vis payable duties and taxes.

    The ECC decision would help clear up a total of 1017 vehicles currently stuck at Karachi port because either no foreign remittance had been received or the remitted amount had been rendered insufficient due to depreciation of PKR before the filing or goods declaration or increase in the rate of duty in the Finance Act 2019.

    On another proposal by the Commerce Division, the ECC accorded ex-post approval to an SRO issued by Commerce Division on August 21, 2019 for extending till August 31, 2019 the implementation of quality standards on the import of solar PV equipment into Pakistan under an SRO issued by the Commerce Division on May 28, 2019.

    The Commerce Division had issued the SRO in late August following instructions from the Prime Minister to resolve the issue of several containers stuck up at ports due to lack of clarity amongst stakeholders, pre-shipment companies and border agencies regarding documents required for observance and implementation of the quality standards introduced on May 28, 2019 as per a decision of the federal cabinet.

  • FBR notifies transfers, postings of Customs officers in BS-17-19

    FBR notifies transfers, postings of Customs officers in BS-17-19

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday notified transfers and postings of customs officers of BS-17-19 with immediate effect and until further orders.

    The FBR notified transfers and postings of following officers:

    01. Ghulam Nabi Kamboh (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) on joining FBR (HQ), Islamabad has been posted as Additional Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Preventive, Multan.

    02. Jamshed Ali Talpur (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-18) on return from MCMC has been posted as Secretary (OPS), FATF Cell, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad.

    03. Muhammad Akbar Jan Gandapur (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Preventive, Quetta from the post of Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Preventive, Karachi.

    04. Hameer Khan (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as Assistant Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Preventive, Quetta from the post of Assistant Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Preventive, Karachi.

    05. Syeda Sidra Munawar Kazmi (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as Assistant Collector (Prob), Model Customs Collectorate (AIIA), Lahore from the post of Assistant Collector (Prob), Model Customs Collectorate of Preventive, Lahore.

    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 issues alert as smuggled vehicles may take advantage of political march

    FBR issues alert as smuggled vehicles may take advantage of political march

    ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued a cautionary alert on Monday, raising concerns about the potential transportation of smuggled vehicles during a political rally organized by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F).

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  • Tourists allowed temporary import of vehicles

    Tourists allowed temporary import of vehicles

    KARACHI: Tourists visiting Pakistan are allowed to import vehicles temporarily with certain conditions under Customs Rules 2001.

    According to the customs rules, a tourist who imports a vehicle against carnet-de-passage or a bank guarantee may be given delivery thereof by the officer-in-charge of the Customs station of entry without payment of customs-duties for its retention in Pakistan for a period of three months.

    However, such tourist is required to make a declaration at the Customs-station of entry to the effect that he will not constructively or substantially transfer the ownership of the vehicles to any other person during his stay in Pakistan:

    Provided that if it is not practicable for the tourist to export such vehicle within the said period and he makes an application to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) before the expiry of that period to this effect, the FBR may extend that period not exceeding three months:

    Provided further that if the same vehicle re-enters Pakistan within one year after its exit, whether in the name of the same tourist (non-Pakistani) or in the name of somebody else (non-Pakistani) temporary release shall not be allowed against carnet-de-passage or a bank guarantee for more than fourteen days except for vehicles operated by recognized foreign tour agencies which shall be allowed re-entry within one year for a period not exceeding three months at one point of time.

    Where the export of such vehicle is not possible on grounds of health of the importer, or in circumstances beyond his control, or because of an accident in which the vehicle is involved, the FBR may extend the period not exceeding six months, in which case a fresh bank guarantee shall be furnished if the existing bank guarantee does not cover the period of extension:

    Provided that if the importer wishes to retain such vehicle beyond period for which permission for retention has been allowed, he shall obtain an import permit from the Ministry of Commerce and shall pay the Customs-duties and taxes leviable thereon on the date of its import.

    If a tourist imports a vehicle for passage through Pakistan to a foreign destination, the officer-in-charge of the Customs-station of entry may, in the absence of carnet-de-passage or a bank guarantee, allow the vehicle to pass through Pakistan without payment of customs duties under escort form the Customs station of entry to the Customs-station of exit on payment of escort charges to be determined by the respective Collector.

    The particulars of the vehicle so allowed to pass through Pakistan shall be endorsed on the passport of the importer.

  • Preventive Karachi announces auction of used vehicles on Oct 29

    Preventive Karachi announces auction of used vehicles on Oct 29

    The Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Preventive, Karachi, has declared an auction of used vehicles scheduled to take place on October 29, 2019, at various locations.

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  • FBR nominates 22 customs officers BS-18 for mandatory training course

    FBR nominates 22 customs officers BS-18 for mandatory training course

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday nominated 22 officers of BS-18 Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) for training course, which is mandatory for promotion to next scale.

    The FBR nominated the officers for 29th Mid Career Management Course (MCMC) that is commencing from February 03, 2020 to May 08, 2020 at National Institute of Management (NIM), Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta.

    The FBR directed all officers nominated to complete their performance evaluation reports (PERs) up to June 30, 2019 and submit their latest annual medical examination report to FBR by November 11, 2019. The FBR warned that in case any officer fails to do so next in order of seniority will be nominated/communicated to Establishment Division.

    The training course is important because it is mandatory for promotion. If an officer is selected for mandatory training, declines to proceed on training for two consecutive training course, he/she would forfeit the right to be considered for promotion, provided that the Prime Minister may dispense with this provision (in any case) in public interest.

    Following is the list of PCS/BS-18 officers for 29th MCMC:

    01. Tauqeer Ahmed Dar, Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Preventive, Lahore.

    02. Muhammad Ali Asad Khan, Deputy Collector, Office of the Chief Collector Customs (Central), Lahore.

    03. Tayyab Bukhari, Deputy Collector, MCC Appraisement, Lahore.

    04. Asma Bashir, Deputy Collector, MCC AIIA Lahore.

    05. Khaidun Ul Haq, Deputy Collector, MCC Gilgit-Baltistan.

    06. Syed Babar Ali Shah, Deputy Collector, MCC Sialkot.

    07. Fazil Shakoor, Deputy Director, Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation, FBR, Quetta.

    08. Muhammad Faisal, Deputy Director, Directorate of Reforms and Automation (Customs), Karachi.

    09. Zehra Tahir Naqvi, Deputy Collector, MCC Exports, Custom House, Karachi.

    10. Shoukat Hayat, Deputy Director, Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi.

    11. Shams-ur-Rehman, Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement, Quetta.

    12. Falik Shair, Deputy Collector, MCC Gwadar.

    13. Ammar Ahmad Mir, Deputy Director, Directorate General of Training and Research (Customs), Karachi.

    14. Yawar Nawaz, Deputy Collector, MCC Preventive, Peshawar.

    15. Nausheen Riaz Khan, Deputy Director, Directorate of Risk Management, Karachi.

    16. Mahwish Shah, Deputy Director, Directorate of Post Clearance Audit, Karachi.

    17. Amna Naeem, Deputy Collector, MCC Preventive, Karachi.

    18. Shah Faisal, Deputy Collector, MCC Appraisement, Quetta.

    19. Abdul Mueed, Deputy Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication), Faisalabad.

    20. Muhammad Rehan Akram, Deputy Collector, MCC Appraisement, Lahore.

    21. Palwasha Syed, Deputy Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication), Lahore.

    22. Syed Kareem Adil, Deputy Collector, MCC Hyderabad.

  • Customs intelligence recovers huge quantity of liquor from diplomatic consignments

    Customs intelligence recovers huge quantity of liquor from diplomatic consignments

    KARACHI: Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation, Karachi has recovered huge quantity of liquor from consignments brought in Pakistan under the garb of diplomatic goods.

    In an official note, the customs intelligence on Thursday said that it had recovered 480 bottles of foreign whisky from consignment declared to contain food stuff imported by Embassy of Lebanon, Islamabad.

    It said that pursuant to credible information regarding smuggling of liquor in the garb of diplomatic goods, the directorate blocked a number of consignments in March 2019 imported by the Embassy of Indonesia, Syria, Algeria and Lebanon after clearance from the relevant Model Customs Collectorate.

    The directorate’s headquarters has been requested to approach the ministry of affairs for nominating its representative for conducting joint examination.

    The ministry through a letter dated May 22, 2019 only nominated its representative for joint examination of Indonesian Embassy consignment imported on March 16, 2019.

    It resulted in recovery of 480 whisky ‘Black Label’ which did not contain any food stuff at all.

    The headquarter was once again requested on October 10, 2019 to approach the ministry of foreign affairs to sent representatives of respective embassies during the examination on October 22, 2019 as considerable time has lapsed and the matter cannot be left pending indefinitely.

    The consignment imported by Embassy of Lebanon, Islamabad dated March 16, 2019 was blocked by the Directorate on Information of comprising contraband goods.

    The consignment was said to contain food stuff. However, examination conducted on October 22, 2019 at BOML Terminal, West Wharf, Karachi resulted in recovery of 480 bottles of blended Scotch Whisky (Johny Walker Black Label) in one wooden box valuing Rs4.32 million.

    It did not contain any food stuff at all. Accordingly, the consignment being liable to confiscation has been seized and further proceedings under way.

  • Preventive Quetta announces auction of 88 confiscated vehicles

    Preventive Quetta announces auction of 88 confiscated vehicles

    KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (Preventive) Quetta has announced auction of huge number of confiscated vehicles mostly impounded during current year to be held on October 17, 22 & 28, 2019.

    The collectorate has scheduled to auction of 88 vehicles at various places. Following is the list of vehicles:

    1 Toyota Fielder car Chassis No.NZE121-0293306 Engine Type 1NZFE Model 2004 1500CC MTO

    2 Toyota Royal Saloon Crown Car, Reg No. Nil, Engine Type. 3GR-FSE, Chassis No. GRS182-5010431, Model. March 2004 (As per seat belt), Engine Capacity. 2994 ml (V6 Enigne), Color. Pearl White Noshki

    3 Toyota Fielder Car, Chassis No. NZE121-0264920, Engine No. 1NZ-FE, Model. 2003, Color. White, 1500cc Lakpass

    4 Toyota Corolla X Car F/origin, Registration No. ATY-563 (Fake), Chassis No. NZE121-3356759, Eng Type. 1NZ-FE, Horse Power. 1496cc, Model. 2005 (As per seat belt), Color Code. 040 (Pearl White) Darakshan

    5 Toyota Land Cruiser V8, Chassis No. UZJ100-0145566, Engine Type: 2VZ, Model 2003, Colour Pearl White Lakpass

    6 Toyota Land cruiser V8, Chassis No. UZJ100-0135705, Engine Type: 2UZFE, Model 2001, 4663-CC, Colour Pearl White Baleli

    7 BMW Jeep Crossover, Chassis NO. WBAFB32040LN86779, Engine No. NTA, 4400-CC Model 2003, Colour White Lakpass

    8 Toyota X-Corolla Car, Reg No. AXV-791 (Fake), Chassis No. NZE121-3023514, Eng Code. 1NZFE, Model. 2000 as per web, Color. White 1500cc Baleli

    9 Mercedez Benz (Axor) Daimler AG 06 Wheeler, Chassis No. WDB9440331K967730, Engine NO. NTA, Model 2004, Colour White Taftan

    10 Toyota Mark X, Chassis NO. GRX121-1001408, Engine Type: 3GR-FSE, Model 2004, 3000-CC, Colour White Sheela Bagh

    23 Nissan Car (Automatic), Chassis No. QG10-011435, Engine NO. DG18-347228, Model 2000 Sheela Bagh

    24 Kawasaki Motorcycle, Chassis No. 8945A-1, Engine No. ZRT00DEO14545, Model 2007, HP 1000-CC Colour Black FC

    25 DX Corolla Binjo Chassis NO. CE107-0006474, Engine NO. NTA, Model 2000 Colour Silver Manikhawa

    26 Toyota Litace, Chassis No. CM30-0012463, Engine No. 2CT-080945, Model 1987 Lakpass

    27 Car Saracha (RHD), Chassis No. AE100-0197878, Engine No. SHC194187, Model 1996 Colour Trim Dalbandin

    28 Toyota Land Cruiser, Chassis No. HD61-009730, Engine NO. NTA, Model 1986 Chaman

    29 Saracha Car, Chassis No. GT196-0005336, Engine Type: NTA Chaman

    30 Toyota Crona Car Chassis No.TT141-4015451 Model 1983 UNHCR

    31 Toyota Vitz Car Chassis No.SCP13-0042185 Engine Type 2SZFE 1300CC Model 2003 Manikhawa

    32 Honda Civic Reborn Hybrid Chassis No.JHMFD36209s200169 1300cc Model 2009 Lakpass

    33 Toyota Pickup Single Cabin (LHD) Chassis No.YN57-0020059 Model 1984 Taftan

    34 Toyota Corolla Fielder X Chassis No.NZE121-0288952 Engine Type 1NZFE 1500CC Model 2004 Manikhawa

    35 Toyota Corolla Fielder X Chassis No.NZE121-0250807 Engine Type 1NZFE 1500CC Model 2003 Manikhawa

    36 Toyota Corolla X Car, Reg No. BFG-672 sindh(fake), Chassis No. NZE121-0391788, Eng Code.1NZ-FE, Model. 2006 as per web, Color.Pearl White Baleli

    37 Toyota Vitz Car, Reg No. CT-880 (Fake), Chassis No. SCP13-0047978, Eng Code. 2SZFE, Model. 2004 as per web, Color. Pearl White 1300cc Baleli

    38 Toyota Corolla G Car (F/origin), Reg No. ASS-651, Chassis No. NZE121-3327146, Engine No. 1NZ-FE, H/p. 1496cc, Model. 2005 as per seat belt, Color Code. 073 (Pearl White) Darakshan

    39 Toyota Corolla X Car F/origin, Registration No. ACF-474 (Fake), Chassis No. NZE121-3377816, Eng Type. 1NZ-FE, Horse Power. 1496cc, Model. 2006 (As per seat belt), Color Code. 073 (Pearl White) Darakshan

    40 Toyota Corolla X Car (F/origin), Reg No. APL-2018 (Fake), Chassis No. NZE121-3384299, Engine No. 1NZFE, H/p. 1496cc, Model. 2006 as per seat belt, Color Code. 073 (Pearl White) Darakshan

    41 Toyota Indus Corolla Car (F/origin), Reg No. AZV-855 (Fake), Chassis No. AE100-3298914, Engine No. 5A-FE, H/p. 1498cc, Model. 1995 as per seat belt, Color Code. 040 (White) Darakshan

    42 Toyota Premio Car, Reg No. ABH-271 (Fake), Chassis No. ZZT240-0141747, Eng Code. 1ZZFE, Model. 2007 as per web, Color. Pearl White Baleli

    43 Toyota G-Corolla Car, bearing Reg Plate No. BGJ-855, (Sindh) Fake, Chassis No.NZE121-3329102, Engine Code. 1NZFE, Model 2005 as per web, Color White, 1496cc Baleli

    44 Toyota Axio Fielder, Reg No. AFT-454, Chassis No. NZE141-9048261, Eng No. 1NZFE, Model. 2007 as per web, Color. White, 1496cc Baleli

    45 Toyota Hilux Surf F/O Chassis No.TRN215-0018391 Engine No.2TR-FE Model 2007 2700CC Color Black Kolpur

    46 Toyota Mark X, Chassis NO. GRX120-0003526, Engine NO. NTA, Model 2004, Colour White, 2500-CC Kolpur

    47 Toyota X Corolla Car, Reg Plate No. AGK-767 (FAKE), Chassis No. NZE121-3308718, Eng Code. 1NZFE, Model. 2005 as per web, Color. Pearl White, (1496cc) Baleli

    48 Toyota Corolla X Car F/origin, Registration No. ASV-428 (Fake), Chassis No. NZE121-3351500, Eng Type. 1NZ-FE, Horse Power. 1496cc, Model. 2005 (As per seat belt), Color Code. 073 (Pearl White) Darakshan

    49 Toyota Corolla (X) Car, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No. NZE121-3366821, Eng No. 1NZFE, Model. 2006 as per web, Color. Pearl White, 1496cc Baleli

    50 Toyota Fielder Car chassis No.NZE121-3332887 Model 2005 Lakpass

    51 Toyota Premio Car (F/origin), Reg No. QBA-9998 (Fake), Chassis No. ZZT240-0115354, Eng No. 1ZZ-FE, Horse Power. 1794cc, Model. 2006 (As per seat belt), Color Code. 073 (Pearl White) Darakshan

    52 Toyota Premio X Car (F/origin), Reg No. AVY-765 (FAKE), Chassis No. ZZT240-0109563, Engine No. 1ZZ-FE, H/p. 1794cc, Model. 2005 as per seat belt, Color Code. 073 (Pearl White) Darakshan

    53 Toyota X-Corolla Car, Bearing Reg No. ARP-865 (Sindh), Chassis No. NZE121-3332514, Eng No. 1NZ-FE, Model. 2005 as per web, (1498cc), Color. Golden Baleli

    54 Toyota Premio X Car (F/origin), Reg No. Nill, Chassis No. ZZT240-0142249, Engine No. 1ZZ-FE, H/p. 1794cc, Model. 2007cc as per seat belt, Color Code. 073 (Pearl White) Darakshan

    55 Toyota Premio X Car (F/origin), Reg No. AVL-756 (Fake), Chassis No. ZZT240-0126271, Eng No. 1ZZ-FE, Horse Power. 1794cc, Model. 2006 (As per seat belt), Color Code. 073 (Pearl White) Darakshan

    56 Wrangler jeep Chassis No.1J4FY49SXWP712752 MTO

    57 Toyota X Corolla Car, Reg Plate no. BF-9986 (FAKE), Chassis No. NZE121-3369768, Eng Code. 1NZFE, Model. 2006 as per web, Color. Silver, (1496cc) Baleli

    58 Toyota X Fielder Chassis No.NZE121-0321152 1NZ-FE Model 2004 Yaroo

    59 Toyota Corola Axio G Car Chassis No.NZE141-6004738 Model 2007 Engine No.1NZFE 1500 CC Baleli

    60 Toyota X Corolla Chassis No.NZE121-3304599 Engine type 1NZFE 1500CC Model 2005 Lakpass

    61 Toyota Premio G Car, Reg No. KP-461, Chassis No. ZRT261-3012522, Engine No. 3ZR-A419083, Model. 2009, Color. Black, (2000cc) Manikhawa

    62 Toyota X Corolla Chassis No.NZE121-3031239 Model 2001 Engine No.1NZFE 1500 CC Lakpass

    63 Toyota G Corolla Car Chassis No.NZE121-3232925 Model 2003 Engnie No.1ZEFE Manikhawa

    64 Toyota Vitz Car Chassis No.SCP13-0013973 Model 2003 Engine No.2SZFE 1300 CC Manikhawa

    65 Toyota Corolla G Chassis No.NZE121-0199501 Model 2003 1500 CC Baleli

    66 Toyota Premio Chassis No.ZZT240-5047221 Model 2005 Engine No.1ZZFE 1800 CC Baleli

    67 Toyota Corolla G Car (F/origin), Reg No. AVC-334 (Fake), Chassis No. NZE121-3282582, Eng No. 1NZ-FE, Horse Power. 1496cc, Model. 2004 (As per seat belt), Color Code. 073 (Pearl White) Darakshan

    68 Toyota Premio Car Chassis No.ZZT240-0139308 Engine Type 1ZZFE 1797 CC Model 2007 Pearl White Baleli

    69 Toyota Corolla Fielder X Car, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No. NZE121-0375408, Eng No. 1NZFE, Model. 2005, Color. Black, (1500cc) Manikhawa

    70 Toyota X Fielder Chassis No.NZE121-0220554 Model 2003 Engine No.1NZFE 1500CC Manikhawa

    71 Toyota Fielder Car Chassis No.NZE121-3347406 Model 2005 Engine No.1NZFE 1500 CC Baleli

    72 Toyota Vitz Car Chssis No.SCP13-0020230 Model 2003 Engine No.2SZFE 1300 CC Darakshan

    73 Toyota Vitz Chassis No.SCP90-5086229 Model 2008 Engine No.2SZ-FE 1300 CC Lakpass

    74 Toyota Vitz Chassis No.SCP13-0020301 Model 2003 Engine No.2SZ-FE 1300 CC Manikhawa

    75 Toyota Vitz Car (NCP), Reg No. Nil, Chassis No. KSP90-5005349, Eng No. 1KR0292759, Model. 2005 as per seat belt, Color. Silver, H/p. 1000cc as per trim plate Yaroo

    76 Toyota Vitz Chassis No.SCP90-0027236 Model 2006 Engine No.2SZ-FE 1300 CC Yaroo

    77 Toyota Probox Car, Reg No. AZA-229 (FAKE), Chassis No. NCP58-0035251, Eng No. 1RZ8358229, Model. 2004 as per seat belt, Color. Silver, H/p. 1500cc as per trim plate Yaroo

    78 Suzuki Every Chassis No.DA64V-144956 Model 2006 Engine No.K6A 660 CC Lakpass

    79 Toyota Altis Chassis No.MRO53ZEE106113129 Model 2008 Engine No. 3ZZFE 1600 CC Lakpass

    80 Toyota G Corolla, Chassis No. NZE121-3273747, Engine No. 1NZ-FE, Model. 2004, Color. L/Blue, 1500cc Lakpass

    81 Toyota G Corolla, Chassis No. NZE121-3322763, Engine No. 1NZ-FE, Model. 2005, Color. Pearl White, 1500cc Lakpass

    82 Toyota X Corolla, Chassis No. NZE121-0284113, Engine No. 1NZ-FE, Model. 2004, Color. Silver, 1500cc Lakpass

    83 Toyota G Corolla, Chassis No. NZE121-0092964, Engine No. 1NZ-FE, Model. 2001, Color. Silver, 1500cc Lakpass

    84 Toyota Vitz Car Chassis No.NSP130-2015441 Model 2011 Engine No.1NR-FE 1300 CC Lakpass

    85 Toyota Vitz Car Chassis No.SCP13–0030085 Model 2004 Engine No.2SZFE 1300 CC Lakpass

    86 Toyota Hilux Pickup Single Cabin Chassis No.JT731LN8609007959 Model 1995 Engine 3L 2800 CC Yaroo

    87 Toyota Hilux Pickup Single Cabin Chassis No.JT731LN8609002551 Model 1992 Engine 3L 2800 CC Yaroo

    88 Suzuki Alto Car, Reg No. Nil, Chassis No. HA25S-701632, Eng No. K6A, Model. 2009, Color. Silver , 657cc Yaroo

  • Pakistan Customs’ travel guide for passengers

    Pakistan Customs’ travel guide for passengers

    KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has issued travel guide for persons departing to or arriving from abroad regarding clearance of goods under prevailing laws.

    GREEN CHANNEL

    Green Channel, as the color signifies, means freely passing without any Customs formalities. This is for the passengers who do not posses articles or goods that are restricted or in excess of the admissible duty-free allowance, if any.

    Customs officials are authorized to randomly request the passengers availing the facility of Green Channel to allow scanning of their luggage and if necessary to allow physical examination by opening the luggage. This is normal custom procedure adopted world wide to counter misuse of Green Channel facility.

    If you are so requested by a custom official, please understand that you have been picked up either randomly or on the basis of certain risk parameters and you are expected to cooperate with the customs officials.

    Passengers passing through the Green channel with articles or goods that are prohibited, restricted or dutiable are liable to prosecution, penalty as well as confiscation of the articles or goods.

    RED CHANNEL

    Red Channel, as the color signifies, means passing after completion of customs formalities. This is for the passengers having restricted or dutiable articles or goods.

    REGULATION ON ARTICLES OR GOODS

    Articles or goods brought in commercial quantities are released only on payment of fine equal to 30% of the value of articles or goods or in addition to the applicable duty and taxes.

    COMMERCIAL QUANTITY

    A quantity of goods imported prima facie for trading or pecuniary gain and not for personal use or gift.

    PROHIBITED ARTICLES OR GOODS

    Are those which cannot be imported in to or exported from Pakistan under any circumstances being prohibited or banned to protect society, health and the environment.

    RESTRICTED ARTICLES OR GOODS

    Are those which can be imported to or exported from Pakistan subject to certain certifications, conditions, licenses, permissions or restrictions.

    Some of the most common prohibited and restricted articles or goods that cannot be imported to or exported from Pakistan, are listed in the baggage rules brochure.

    RE-IMPORT OF ARTICLES OR GOODS

    Re-import of articles or goods earlier taken out of Pakistan can be brought back free of custom duty and other taxes. Passengers intending to re-import articles or goods are advised to obtain export certificate or an endorsement on the passport, as to the exact description of the articles or goods, and distinguishable marks thereof certified by the Assistant Collector of Customs at the time of passenger’s departure from Pakistan.

    Duty free re-import of articles or goods is not allowed in the absence of the export certificate or endorsement on the passport.

    FOREIGN CURRENCY REGULATION

    Bringing in of foreign currencies is permitted without any limit. A passenger can bring any amount of any foreign currency to Pakistan. Taking out foreign currencies is permitted up to US $ 10,000 un-conditionally.

    Taking out Pakistan currency exceeding Rs. 3,000 is not permitted and in case of departing for India a maximum of Rs. 500 is permitted.

    DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE

    Regulations related to duty free allowance for Pakistani nationals are laid out in the baggage rules brochure.

    TRANSFER OF RESIDENCE

    The concept of Transfer of Residence means return of Pakistani national after staying abroad for a period of two (2) years or more. It also includes the transfer of residence by a foreign national coming to Pakistan for a period of not less than two (2) years.

  • FBR grants performance allowance to officials of MCC Preventive Peshawar

    FBR grants performance allowance to officials of MCC Preventive Peshawar

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted performance allowance equivalent to 100 percent of minimum of basic pay to Customs officials posted at Model Customs Collectorate (Preventive) Peshawar.

    In a notification issued on Tuesday, the FBR granted following inspectors of BS-16 of MCC Preventive Peshawar, who have been selected through the process of internal job posting, performance allowance equal to 100 percent of minimum of their basic pay (in pay scale 2011) with effect from October 07, 2019:

    01. Ilyas Iqbal

    02. Shahroz Khaliq

    03. Shah Fahad Khan

    04. Zia-ur-Rehman

    Grant of Performance Allowance will be governed through the terms and conditions laid down vide Circular No. 6(96)S(BIC)/2013-14 dated 06.03.2015 to be read with Para-10 of Finance Division’s O.M.No.1(3)/Imp/2015-360 dated 07.07.2015. The allowance will be discontinued in case prescribed terms and conditions are not fulfilled within one month from the date of issuance of this notification.