The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan has undertaken a major reshuffle, transferring and posting 45 senior officers from grades BS-19 and BS-20 of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS).
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FBR increases customs valuation for Afghan coal by 69%
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increased the customs valuation of imported coal of Afghanistan origin by 69 per cent to $140 per metric ton.
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FBR transfers 15 senior customs officers in BS-20, BS-21
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted 15 senior officers of BS-20 and BS-21 in Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) with immediate effect and until further orders.
The FBR through an official communication issued on August 19, 2022 notified transfers and postings of following officers:
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01. Gul Rehman (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi from the post of Project Director, Pakistan Single Window, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad. The officer has been directed to look after the charge of director general, directorate general of risk management, Karachi.
02. Dr. Fareed Iqbal Qureshi (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 Director General, Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi.
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03. Ahmad Reza Khan (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Member, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad from the post of Chief Collector Customs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar.
04. Wajid Ali (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Pakistan Customs Academy (PCA), Karachi from the post of Chief Collector of Customs, Appraisement (South), Karachi
05. Muhammad Sadiq (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of IPR (Enforcement), Islamabad (Stationed at Lahore) from the post of Chief Collector of Customs, Balochistan, Quetta.
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06. Abdul Qadir Memon (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Chief Collector of Customs Balochistan, Custom House, Quetta from the post of Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement (South), Karachi.
07. Ahmad Rauf (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of Law and Prosecution, Islamabad (Stationed at Lahore) from the post of Director General, Directorate General of Input Output Coefficient Organization (IOCO), Karachi.
08. Ms. Seema Raza Bokhari (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Project Director, Pakistan Single Window, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ) Islamabad from the post of Director General, Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit & Internal Audit, Karachi (Stationed at Islamabad).
09. Muhammad Ali Raza Hanjra (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Project Director (ITTMS), Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad from the post of Chief Collector Customs (North), Islamabad with the additional charge of the post of Project Director (ITTMS), FBR (HQ), Islamabad.
10. Muhammad Imran Khan Mohmand (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Chief Collector of Customs (North), Custom House, Islamabad from the post of Member, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad. The officer has been asked to look after the charge of Director General, Directorate General of Reforms & Automation (Customs), Islamabad in addition to his own duties.
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11. Mirza Mubashir Baig (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Director General (OPS), Directorate General of Input Output Coefficient Organization (IOCO), Karachi (Stationed at Lahore) from the post of Chief, Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad.
12. Muhammad Saleem (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as chief collector of customs (OPS), Khyber Pakhtunekhwa, Peshawar from the post of Director General (OPS), Directorate General of Reforms & Automation (Customs), Islamabad.
13. Ashhad Jawwad (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Chief Collector of Customs (OPS), Appraisement (South) Karachi from the post of Collector, Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi.
14. Muhammad Yaqoob Mako (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Chief Collector of Customs (OPS), Enforcement (South), Karachi from the post of Chief, BDT-Customs Federal Boar of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad with the look after charge of the post of Chief/Focal Person, MER IO-8, FATF Cell, FBR (HQ), Islamabad. The officer has been directed to continue to look after the charge of the post of Chief / focal person, MER IO-8, FATF Cell, FBR (HQ), Islamabad (Stationed at Karachi) in addition to his own duties.
15. Muhammad Jamil Nasir Khan (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Collector, Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi from the post of 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.
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Pakistan Customs foils attempt to clear banned items
KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has foiled a major attempt to clear items that are banned for importer into the country.
A statement issued on Friday stated that the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Karachi had foiled a major attempt to clear high value and high tariff miscellaneous goods mostly banned items vide SRO-598(I)/2022.
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A consignment imported from UAE by M/s. Riz Green Industries declared to contain ‘old & used tyre scrap’ marked by system in yellow channel was suspected and referred for detailed examination at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT).
Upon thorough examination, miscellaneous goods including artificial jewellery, furnishing fabric, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, auto parts, food supplements, cereals, cosmetics, DVRs and home electronics, etc were recovered from 09 out of 10 containers.
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The assessed value of recovered goods is estimated at Rs. 453 million involving duty and taxes worth around Rs. 400 million.
It is an unprecedented case/detection by any clearance Collectorate. FIR has been lodged and one person has been arrested. Further investigation is underway.
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Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division Asim Ahmad has commended the successful operation by the Customs Appraisement team and reiterated his unflinching resolve to fight the menace of smuggling in all forms and manifestations.
It is also pertinent to mention that Chairman FBR has already issued special instructions to Customs Field Formations for stepping up vigilance at airports and land border stations to frustrate any attempts made for smuggling.
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FBR sacks customs officer on corruption charges
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday imposed major penalty upon a customs officer on the charges of corruption, misconduct and inefficiency.
The FBR said disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Imran Fareed, Inspector (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Lahore by the authority/ member (Admn/HR), FBR vide Order of Inquiry dated 19.01.2022 on account of omission and commission constituting ‘Inefficiency’ ‘Misconduct’ and ‘Corruption’ in terms of Rule-3(a),(b)&(c) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020.
Basit Maqsood Abbasi, Collector (BS-20), Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Lahore was appointed as Inquiry Officer to conduct inquiry proceedings under the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020.
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The Inquiry Officer vide inquiry report dated 30.05.2022 concluded that all the charges as leveled in the order of inquiry stand established. The audio-visual clips relating to the case reveal his direct involvement in bargaining with the complainant/owner of the goods for demanding illegal gratification.
A Show Cause Notice dated June 17, 2022 was issued to the accused officer for defence reply and to afford him an opportunity of personal hearing by the Authority/ Member (Admn/HR), FBR.
Whereas, on receipt of the reply to Show Cause Notice, the accused requested for opportunity for personal hearing. The Authority/ Member (Admn/HR) provided an opportunity of personal hearing to the accused on July 26, 2022.
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Accordingly, the Authority/ Member (Admn/HR), FBR after having considered all aspects of the case i.e. inquiry report, reply to the Show Cause Notice, written and verbal submission made by accused/Departmental Representative during the personal hearing and relevant case record, has found that the accused being the seizing officer in the instant case has not only mis-reported the place of recovery of goods but deliberately concealed the detention of vehicles carrying smuggled goods.
He has also misstated the date of detention i.e. November 19, 2021 instead of November 17, 2021 for ulterior motives. The accused officer failed to submit separate examination reports in respect of each intercepted vehicle. The accused further appears to be guilty of directly bargaining for illegal gratification with the complainant/owner of the goods.
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Hence, the charges of “inefficiency”, “misconduct” and “corruption” under Rule-3(a),(b)&(c) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020 stand established against the accused. The Authority, therefore, has agreed with the findings and recommendations of the Inquiry Officer and imposed major penalty of “Removal from Service” upon Imran Fareed, Inspector (BS-16), under Rule-4(3)(d) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020 with immediate effect.
The officer, shall have the right to appeal before the Appellate Authority as admissible under the Civil Servants (Appeal) Rules, 1977 read with Rule-19 of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020.
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Gwadar customs auctions motor vehicles on July 28, 2022
KARACHI: Customs Collectorate, Gwadar has announced auction of motor vehicles that will be held on July 28, 2022 at Custom House, Gaddani.
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The Collectorate will auction the following vehicles:
1. Toyota Mark-X Car, Reg. No. AFR-2020, Chassis No. GRX121-1002780, Engine No. 3GR-FSE, Model: 2004.
2. Mitsubishi Pajero, Reg No. JAR-248, Chassis No. LJ78-00151955, Engine No. –TE.
3. Pajero, Reg No. JAA-983, Chassis No. CL0048VGJ400698.
4. Hino Truck (06-Wheeler), Reg No. TTB-491, Chassis No. AK176-45387
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5. Hino Truck (06-Wheeler), Reg No. TKN-647, Chassis No. FE8JLF-10064
6. Hilux Surf, Reg No. BC8774, Chassis No. VZN215-0003887, Engine No. 5VZ-FE3378(3400CC), Model: 2003
7. Corolla Axio Car, Reg No. AFT-789, Chassis No. NZE1G1-6127020, Model 2010
8. Toyota Corolla Axio Car, Reg No. AME-854, Chassis No. NZE141-6110051, Model. 2008.
9. Toyota Land Cruiser, Reg No. BD-7777, Chassis No.UZJI00-0145693, Model. 2003.
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10. Toyota Hilux Surf, Reg No. 2BB-4433, Chassis No. VZN215-0004937, Model: 2003.
11. Toyota Land Cruiser, Reg No. ABB-785, Chassis No. UZJI00-0154840, Model. 2005.
12. Toyota Crown Car, Reg No. AFR-022, Chassis No: GRS182-0011883, Model: 2004.
13. Daihatsu Mira Car, Reg No. BAP-403, Chassis No. L2758-2046046, Model: 2008.
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14. Toyota Crown Car, Reg No. QIIC-3989, Chassis No. QWS204-0002009, Model: 2008.
15. Toyota Vitz Car, Reg NO: ATN-555, Chassis No. SCP90-5032180, Model. 2005.
16. Toyota Fielder Car, Reg No. JAB-118, Chassis No. NZE121-0171398, Engine No. INZ-Fe, Model, 2002.
17. Honda Civic, Chassis No. JHMFD-163095201118, Model 2009.
18. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Chassis No: VZJ95-0101986, Model: 2002.
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Peshawar Customs announces auction of motor vehicles on July 26, 2022
ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Peshawar has announced public auction of motor vehicles on July 26, 2022 at State Warehouses.
Following are the auction details of motor vehicles:
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LIST OF VEHICLES RIPE FOR AUCTION SWH GODOWN-E, PESHAWAR ON 26.07.2022
S# Make & Model Chassis No. 01 Mercedes Benz (Bullet Proof) Model 1982 WDB-12603312037551 02 Toyota Corolla Car Model 1987 (As per Website) CE90-3002413 03 Toyota Crown Car Model 2000 (As per Website) GS171-0001109 04 Toyota Hilux Pick Up Model 1990 (As per Website) LN130-0018395 05 Toyota Hilux 4Runner Pickup Model 1996 (As per Website) LN106-0146897 06 Suzuki Car Model 1997 (As per documents) ERC11S00200283 07 Toyota State Car Model 1990 (As per Website) CE96-0089577 08 Mitsubishi Pick Up Model 1986 (As per Documents) CNJK140HP00196 09 Toyota Fielder “X” Car Model 2002 (As per Website) NZE124-0018888 10 Toyota Fielder “X” Car Model 2000 (As per Website) NZE121-3021387 11 Toyota Corolla Car Model 1993 (As per Website) CE106-0049233 12 Toyota Corolla Car Model 1987 (As per Website) CE90-5002682 13 Toyota Corolla Car Model 1985 (As per Website) EE80-0060788 14 Toyota Corolla Car Model 1988 (As per Website) CE90-0023057 READ MORE: Customs to auction NDP vehicles on June 8, 2022
LIST OF VEHICLES RIPE FOR AUCTION SWH MARDAN
S# Make & Model Chassis No. 01 Toyota State Car Model 1990 ( As per Website) CE96-0106153 02 Toyota Corolla Car Model 1992 (As per Website) CE100-3025153 03 Toyota Estate Car Model 1998 (As per Website) CE100-0073091 READ MORE: Lahore Customs to auction vehicles on May 26, 2022
LIST OF VEHICLES RIPE FOR AUCTION SWH NOWSHERA
S# Make & Model Chassis No. 01 Toyota Fielder “X” Car Model 2004 (As per Website) NZE121-0318355 READ MORE: Customs Sukkur to auction huge lot of motor vehicles
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FBR posts Ansari as Member Customs Operations
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has undertaken a reshuffle in the senior echelons of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS), announcing the transfer and posting of officers in the BS-21 cadre with immediate effect until further orders.
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FBR imposes major penalty on Customs appraising officer
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed major penalty of ‘compulsory retirement from service’ upon a customs appraising officer on the charges of misconduct and inefficiency.
According to a notification issued on Monday, the FBR said that disciplinary proceedings under Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973 were initiated against Nihal Kazim, Appraising Officer (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Karachi through a charge sheet issued on October 29, 2019.
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Ms. Rabel Khokhar, Assistant Collector, the then Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Customs House, Karachi was appointed as Inquiry Officer to conduct inquiry on account of various acts of omission and commission committed by the accused officer constituting “Inefficiency” and “Misconduct”.
The Inquiry Officer submitted Inquiry Report dated January 29, 2020, according to which the charges of “Inefficiency” and “Misconduct” were established against the accused officer.
A Show Cause Notice dated July 17, 2020 was issued to the accused officer and in response, he submitted his defence reply and also appeared for personal hearing before the Collector/Authorized Officer on August 11, 2020.
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After considering the inquiry report, reply of the accused to the Show Cause Notice and his oral submissions during the personal hearing with the Authorized Officer, the accused officer has been found guilty of “Inefficiency” and “Misconduct”.
The Authorized Officer/ Collector recommended imposition of major penalty upon the accused. The Member (Admn/HR) / Authority before deciding the case afforded an opportunity of personal hearing to the accused on zoom/ telephone phone due to his illness on June 23, 2022.
The Member (Admn), FBR being “Authority” in this case, after having carefully considered case record, inquiry report, verbal submissions of the accused during hearing and recommendations of the Authorized Officer/ Collector has found no solid evidence and merits in the stance of the accused for his prolonged un-authorized absence from duty for three years.
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Accordingly, the Member (Admn/ HR) / Authority has observed that the charges of “Inefficiency” and “misconduct” under Rule-3(a)&(b) of Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973 stand established against the accused.
The Authority has, therefore, imposed major penalty of “Compulsory Retirement from Service” upon Nihal Kazim, Appraising Officer (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Karachi under Rule 4(1)(b)(ii) of the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973. Moreover, his period of absence from duty i.e. November 20, 2016 till date is treated as Extra Ordinary Leave (EOL) and the excess amount drawn as pay and allowances is to be recovered from pensionary benefits.
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He will have a right to file 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.
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Customs duty exemption, concession granted
KARACHI: The Finance Act, 2022 has amended provisions of Customs Act, 1969 to grant exemption and concessions from customs duty.
Following are the exemptions and concessions of customs duty:
Exemption of Customs Duty and Additional Customs Duty
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Customs Duty (CD) leviable on the import of following categories of items / sectors is exempted for incentivizing the respective sectors:
– Machinery and capital goods for mechanization of farming including machinery pertaining to irrigation, drainage, harvesting, plant protection etc.
– Specified raw materials used for manufacturing of LED lights, LED bulbs (including parts thereof) and brush ware.
– 26 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for incentivizing Pharmaceutical manufacturers.
– Raw materials for manufacture of first aid bandages.
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– Membranes for filtering / purifying water.
– The drug ‘Grafalon’ and gadget ‘Irisvision’.
– Raw materials of Ivy leaves extract powders.
– Motor spirit.
– Cinematographic equipment imported during the period commencing on the 1st July, 2018 and ending on the 30th June, 2023.
– Bullet proof vehicles and jammers imported by Federal Government, Provincial Government or such states and territories as are or may be included in Pakistan.
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– Smartphones including those in CKD/SKD condition (subject to certain conditions prescribed for import of CKD/SKD units).
In addition to CD, Additional Customs Duty (ACD) is also exempted on import of the following goods:
– Raw materials imported by paper sizing industry and chlorinated paraffin wax industry and manufacturers of aluminum conductor composite cores.
– Stamping foils for manufacturing of optic fiber cables.
– Aluminum paste and powder imported by the Coating industry.
– Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals.
Reduction in Customs Duty and Additional Customs Duty
CD leviable on import of following goods is reduced:
– Specified categories of other woven fabrics and artificial flowers / foliage of other materials imported by manufacturers of footwear.
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– High-density fiber (HDF) boards of wood or other ligneous materials
– Specified fibers of polypropylene.
– Through the Finance Bill, CD was proposed to be reduced on 10 categories of direct and reactive dyes. Such reduction in CD has now been restricted to 6 categories through the Act.
In addition to CD, ACD, leviable on import of following goods is also reduced:
– Direct and reactive dyes.
– Glycerol crude and Glycerol for the coating industry.
– Goods pertaining to Aluminum, polymers of ethylene, Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) used by the packing industry.
– Adhesive, Epoxide resins, Filter media/ paper, Non-woven fabric media and Steel plates / sheets of prime quality imported by manufacturers of filters, other than automotive.
– Organic composite solvents and thinners imported by manufacturers of Dibutyl Orthophthalates.
– Plywood, veneered panels & similar laminated wood, poly (methyl methacrylate) and cyanoacrylate.
– Flavoring powders for food preparation for snacks manufacturers.