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  • Gwadar Customs seizes opium worth Rs80 million

    Gwadar Customs seizes opium worth Rs80 million

    ISLAMABAD: The anti-smuggling team of Gwadar Customs Collectorate has confiscated a huge quantity of opium and a vehicle, which have worth of Rs80 million, a statement said on Tuesday.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in the statement said that the Gwadar collectorate had made seizure in a successful operation on February 13, 2022.

    READ MORE: Peshawar Customs seizes narcotics worth Rs80 million

    In pursuance of a credible information, the ASO team of Collectorate of Customs, Gwadar has effected seizure of narcotics (255 KGs Opium) at Ganz in the wake of a long chase.

    During patrolling, Customs Staff spotted a coure car around Jiwani which was signaled to stop for search. However, the driver of the vehicle accelerated and attempted to take away the vehicle which was followed and intercepted at Ganz.

    READ MORE: FBR invites applications for 952 vacant posts in Pakistan Customs

    The driver of vehicle taking advantage of the darkness left the vehicle and fled away from the scene.

    However, the thorough search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of 255 KGs of Opium. The recovered narcotics was later on shifted to Custom House, Gwadar.

    This Collectorate has lodged a FIR against the unknown persons and the proceedings have been initiated. The amount of the narcotics along with the seized vehicle in the international market comes to be Rs. 80 millions.

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    The Chief Collector of Customs (Balochistan) Muhammad Sadiq & the Collector of Customs, Gwadar Ch.Muhammad Javaid have appreciated the feat of the Customs Staff and have congratulated them on seizure of narcotics.

    It is pertinent to mention that the FBR is following a policy of zero tolerance against smuggling and thereby has increased vigilance and surveillance of cargo movement across the border.

    READ MORE: FBR explains amendments to Customs Act 1969

    Finance Minister, Shaukat Tarin, has commended FBR for its successful anti-smuggling drive across Pakistan. Likewise, Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division, Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed has appreciated Member Customs (Ops) FBR, Syed Muhammad Tariq Huda, in ensuring zero tolerance against smuggling of all shades and grades. He further reiterated his unflinching resolve to fight the menace of smuggling across the country in order to maximize tax compliance.

  • FBR launches forensic audit of WeBOC

    FBR launches forensic audit of WeBOC

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched forensic audit of Web Based One Customs (WeBOC) to determine the accuracy and correct application of duty and taxes.

    In order to conduct forensic audit, the FBR invited firms for the assignment to conduct audit of the internal controls of WeBOC system for quality assurance for the year 2020/2021, 2019/2020 and 2018/2019.

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    The forensic audit is aimed at assuring that the mechanism of internal controls, business decisions, rules, policies, and procedures are well defined, correctly calculated, and if not then recommend possible solution/ way forward.

    It is meant to analyze that the systems in place are capable – fully automated with seamless integration of all Customs’ business processes.

    The applicant firm is expected to analyze the WeBOC’s capability in carrying out the day-to-day functions, its governance model, business rules, duty calculation across all regimes, correctness of information as an output, and security structures etc.

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    The Internal Control Audit will identify the strengths and weaknesses as follows and recommend appropriate actions to FBR, namely:

    i. Whether the rates of Customs Duties, Additional Customs Duties and Regulatory Duties are properly and correctly fed vis-à-vis updated from time to time as applicable in the System?

    ii. Whether the WeBOC System correctly calculates and collect the duties as per statutory rates?

    iii. Review the feeding, calculation, and collection of domestic taxes i.e., Sales Tax, Withholding Tax and Federal Excise Duty at import stage.

    iv. Examine the correctness of feeding of Fifth Schedule in the WeBOC along with its conditions, when and where applicable.

    v. Whether rates of duties and taxes were updated in the WeBOC as and when legally changed since January 01, 2018?

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    vi. The firm will also examine and audit whether different SROs have been correctly fed/ updated in the System along with respective conditions. Any difference or deviation in the SROs feeding/ updating and application in the System will be reported accordingly.

    vii. Whether changes were made in the System with corresponding changes in the SROs from time to time in a correct and timely manner?

    viii. Whether Valuation Rulings (VRs) issued by the Directorate General of Customs Valuation have been properly entered into the System?

    ix. Whether the System correctly applies the VRs on the respective goods or not? The required audited period will be for a period of three years.

    Based on the indicated activities, the audit should: (i) map the involved internal control mechanisms; (ii) point out the main weaknesses of the involved internal controls; (iii) identify the main causes; and (iv) propose mitigation measures. The audit and subsequent recommendations should be both quantitative and qualitative considering efficiency and effectiveness of the system, its performance, and corresponding data (input)/ information (output) correctness – real-time and secured operations.

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    The FBR under the Component-II (Technical Assistance) of the Pakistan Raises Revenue (PRR) project requests the services of a reputable consulting firm to conduct a forensic audit of the WeBOC System of FBR for quality assurance through methodological testing.

    The WeBOC system was rolled out in 2012 and has been designed and developed as per the business requirements and vision of Customs i.e., paperless, end-to-end integration, minimum dwell time, 24/7 service, transparency, automated and simplified procedures, improved risk management system including automated feedback mechanisms, better controls, electronic filing, minimum interaction with trader and Customs authorities, efficient information management system, e-gates, online payment, and single window operations.

    The underlying idea was/ is to have compliance of international trade facilitation agreements and to develop Customs system in line with international good practices. It provides real time integration of clearing agents, traders, brokers, terminal operators, cargo handlers, shipping agents, bonded carriers, warehouses, airlines, and customs officials for the clearance of trade consignments.

  • Peshawar Customs seizes narcotics worth Rs80 million

    Peshawar Customs seizes narcotics worth Rs80 million

    ISLAMABAD: Collectorate of Appraisement, Peshawar Customs has seized narcotics worth Rs 80 million, said a press release issued on Saturday.

    The FBR said that continuing a relentless anti-smuggling drive, Pakistan Customs, Collectorate of Appraisememt Peshawar, Custom Station Torkham intercepted a Truck bearing Reg. No.RIJ-9175 coming from Afghanistan which resulted in recovery of foreign origin Charas 160-Kgs, Opium 15.50-Kgs and Cocaine 6.5 Kgs approximately valuing Rs 80 Million.

    READ MORE: FBR invites applications for 952 vacant posts in Pakistan Customs

    The narcotics were kept in the secret cavities of the Truck especially made for the purpose.

    The vehicle along with recovered narcotics and arrested driver have been brought to Custom House, Peshawar. An FIR has been lodged against the arrested driver and further investigations are in progress.

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    It is pertinent to mention that the FBR is following a policy of zero tolerance against smuggling and thereby has increased vigilance and surveillance of cargo movement across the border.

    Finance Minister, Shaukat Tarin, has commended FBR for its successful anti-smuggling drive across Pakistan.

    READ MORE: Customs I&I Multan to auction vehicles on February 09

    Likewise, Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division, Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed has appreciated Member Customs (Ops) FBR, Syed Muhammad Tariq Huda, in ensuring zero tolerance against smuggling of all shades and grades.

    He further reiterated his unflinching resolve to fight the menace of smuggling across the country in order to maximize tax compliance.

    READ MORE: FBR explains amendments to Customs Act 1969

  • NTC slaps anti-dumping duty on steel products

    NTC slaps anti-dumping duty on steel products

    KARACHI: National Tariff Commission (NTC) has slapped anti-dumping duties on steel products for a period of five years.

    The commission imposed the anti-dumping duty in the range on 6.2 per cent to 17.3 per cent on steel products included: iron or non-alloy steel, rolled coils/sheets being imported and dumped from Taipei, the European Union, South Korea, and Vietnam.

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    The NTC initiated an anti-dumping investigation on February 25, 2021 of the above-mentioned products after a complaint lodged by Aisha Steel (ASL) and International Steel (ISL).

    Analysts at Topline Securities said that the commission made a preliminary determination in the case on August 23, 2021 and imposed a provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 6.2 per cent to 17.3 per cent on imports of the investigated product for a period of 4 months.

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    The NTC has now made an affirmative final determination of the Anti Dumping Duty (ADD) ranging from 6.2 per cent to 17.3 per cent for a period of five years effective from August 23, 2021. This imposition is a percentage on Cost & Freight (C&F) prices.

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    This imposition is excluding CR Coils/ Sheets that are mainly used in automotive outer skins of four wheeler vehicles (auto grades) and Tin Mill Black Plate (TMBP) under this review.

    Though, provisional duties on the same were already in place however final determination will clear any uncertainty over any future duty determination. This will bode well for flat steel manufacturer which includes ISL and ASL, amongst the listed players, the analysts said.

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  • FBR invites applications for 952 vacant posts in Pakistan Customs

    FBR invites applications for 952 vacant posts in Pakistan Customs

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has invited applications for 952 vacant posts for up to BS-14 in Pakistan Customs across the country.

    The last date for submission of applications is February 26, 2022.

    According to the FBR, applications have been invited for about 73 vacant posits in Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi. These included: Data entry operators (DEO) (BPS-14), three vacancies; sepoy (BS-05), 63 vacancies; and driver (BS-04), seven vacancies.

    For vacant posts in Directorate of Transit Trade, Peshawar, the FBR invited applications for 23 posits, which included: DEO BS-14, two vacancies; sepoy BS-05, 48 vacancies; and driver BS-04, three vacancies.

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    The FBR announced 79 vacant posts at Directorate of Transit Trade, Quetta, which included: sepoy BS-05, 76 vacancies; and driver BS-04, three vacancies.

    About 52 vacant posts have been announced at the Directorate of Transit Trade, Gwadar, which included: DEO BS-14, one vacancy; sepoy BS-05, 48 vacancies; and driver BS-04, three vacancies.

    The applications have been invited for 24 vacant posts at the Directorate of Transit Trade, SOST, which included: DEO BS-14, one vacancy; sepoy BS-05, 22 vacancies; and driver BS-04, one vacancy.

    The FBR invited applications for 58 vacant posts in the Directorate of Transit Trade, Lahore, which included: DEO BS-14, one vacancy; sepoy BS-05, 54 vacancies; and driver BS-04, three vacancies.

    The applications have been invited for 347 vacant posts at the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Peshawar, which included: sepoy BS-05, 346 vacant posts; and driver BS-04, one vacancy.

    About 153 vacant posts are created at the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Quetta, which included; sepoy BS-05, 150 vacant posts; and driver BS-04, 03 vacant posts.

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    The FBR invited applications for 50 vacant posts of sepoy BS-05 at the Collectorate of Customs, Gwadar.

    Similarly, applications have been invited for 20 vacant posts of sepoy BS-05 at the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Multan.

    The FBR invited applications for 15 vacant posts of sepoy BS-05 at the Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation-Customs, Quetta.

    For Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation-Customs, Multan, applications have been invited for 05 vacant posts of sepoy BS-05.

    The applications have been invited for 20 vacant posts of sepoty BS-05 in the Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation-Customs, Peshawar.

    One vacant post of DEO-BS-14 is at Directorate of Law and Prosecution, Lahore.

    Another one vacant post of DEO-BS-14 is at Directorate of Law and Prosecution, Peshawar.

    Likewise, one vacant post of DEO-BS-14 is at Directorate of Law and Prosecution, Quetta.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AGE LIMIT FOR THE ADVERTISED POSTS:

    S.#Name of PostQualification/ExperienceAge limit (including 5 years general relaxation)
    1Data Entry Operator (BPS-14)  i. 2nd Class or Grade “C” Bachelor’s Degree with Computer Science/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Economics from a recognized University. ii. Speed of 10,000 key depressions per hour on computer.  18-30
    2Sepoy (BPS-05)Matric. Physical standard: (Male: Height 5’.6”, Chest 32” with expansion of 1.5”), (Female: Height 5’.2”).18-30
    3Driver (BPS-04)  i. Primary. ii. Valid driving license holder and well versed in the traffic rules.  18-35

    GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. The eligible candidates are advised to apply online through National Job Portal Link https://njp.gov.pk . Candidates applying for more than one post should apply online separately for that post.

    2. The candidates having domiciles of the relevant Region/ Province/ District under the jurisdiction of each Customs Collectorate/ Directorate (as mentioned in the column of Provincial / Regional Quota under the name of each Field Office) are eligible to apply against the posts vacant in the desired Field Offices. Both male and female candidates are eligible.

    3. Candidates will be required to bring Original Documents and two (02) set of attested copies of document at the time of interview.

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    4. Skill test will be conducted for the post of DEO and Driver.

    5. Physical standard (Height & Chest measurement alongwith any other physical tests that the Recruitment Committee deems necessary i.e. Running, Pushups, Chinups etc.) for the posts of Sepoy will be conducted for pre-screening of the candidates. Female candidates will also have to undergo Physical Standard (Height and other aforementioned test). In running test, male candidates will have to cover one Kilometer distance in 07 minutes while female candidates will have to cover one Kilometer distance in 10 minutes.

    6. Only short-listed candidates on the basis of skill tests and physical standard will be called for test / interview. No TA / DA will be admissible for the Test / Interview.

    7. 10% quota for Women, 5% quota for Minorities and 2% quota for disabled persons (if applicable) will be observed as per government instructions.

    8. The Federal Government reserves the right not to fill any vacancy or to increase or decrease the number of vacancies if the circumstances so warranted.

    9. The candidates working in Government / Public Sector Departments / Organizations should apply through proper channel.

    10. Five (05) years general relaxation in upper age limit has already been included in the column of Age limit. In addition to the 5 years general age relaxation by the Government, any other age relaxation would be admissible as under:-

    S#Category of candidatesAge relaxation admissible
    i)(a) Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Buddhist Community, recognized tribes of the Ex-FATA/PATA, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan for all posts under the Federal Government. (b) Candidates belonging to Sindh (R) and Balochistan for posts in BPS-15 and below under the Federal Government.03 Years 03 years
    ii)Released or Retired Officers/ Persons of the Armed Forces of Pakistan.15 years or the number of years actually served in the Armed Forces of Pakistan whichever is less.
    iii)Government Servants who have completed 02 years continuous Government Service on the closing date of receipt of applications.10 Years, up-to the age of 55 years.
    iv)Disabled persons for appointment to posts in BPS 15 and below.10 years
    v)Widow/ Widower, son or daughter of a deceased civil servant who dies during service.05 years

    11. Minimum and Maximum age shall be calculated on the closing date for receipt of applications.

    12. Information provided while applying online will be verified. In case of any false or forged information, FBR reserves the right to cancel candidature of any person at any stage (even after employment, if so revealed later) and to initiate legal action against the applicant.

    13. All candidates will be provisionally allowed to appear in the test/ interview subject to scrutiny of their eligibility after the recruitment process.

    For further details download FBR’s official letter of vacant posts.

  • Customs to auction huge lot of motor vehicles on Feb 15

    Customs to auction huge lot of motor vehicles on Feb 15

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs announced auction of motor vehicles to be held on February 15, 2022 at State Warehouse Kohat, D I Khan and Bannu.

    The customs will offer following vehicles for the auction at State Warehouse, Kohat:

    1. Toyota Hiace Van, 1998, LHI13-0179739

    2. Honda Cross Road Car, RTI-1008189, Model 2008

    3. Toyota Vitz Motor Car, Chassis No. SCP13-0029994, Model 2004

    4. Audi Quattro Q7 (SUV), Chassis No. WAUZZZ4L39D030098, Model 2009

    5. Mazda Titan, Chassis No. WGLAN-101172, Model 1990

    6. Toyota Axio Fielder M/car, Chassis No. NZE141-9113264, Model 2009

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    7. Toyota Fielder motor car, Chassis No. NKE165-8014761, Model 2015

    8. Toyota Fielder motor car, Chassis No. NZE141-9061323, Model 2007

    9. Toyota Corolla Motor Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3287834, Model 2004

    10. Toyota Fielder Motor Car, Chassis No. NZE121-0222323, Model 2003

    11. Toyota Axio Fielder Motor Car, Chassis No. NZE141-91-5548, Model 2008

    12. Toyota Primo Motor Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0015649, Model 2002

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    13. Toyota Vitz Motor Car, Chassis No. NSP130-2161079, Model 2014

    14. Toyota Swift Motor Car, Chassis No. ZC72S-117748, Model 2011

    15. Honda Cross Road Jeep, Chassis No. RTI-1001891, Model 2007

    16. Toyota Corolla Motor Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3203542, Model 2003

    17. Suzuki Alto Motor Car (damaged), Chassis No. HA35S-160033, Model 2013

    List of vehicles ripe for auction Customs State Warehouse D. I. Khan

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    1. Mercedes Benz Motor Car, 2002, Chassis No. WDB22Q1752AQ31611

    2. Daihatsu Motor Car, 2006, Chassis No. M300S-0011917

    3. Toyota Corolla motor car, Chassis No. AE110-5338852, Model 1999

    4. Toyota Fielder Motor Car, Chassis No. NZE121-0364499, Model 2005

    5. Toyota Premio Motor Car, Chassis No. ZPT260-3032535, Model 2008

    6. Toyota Hilux Pickup, Chassis No. JT731LN8609007974, Model 1995

    7. Toyota Aqua Motor Car, Chassis No. NHP10-2106294, Model 2012

    8. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DG51T-175289, Model 1991

    9. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DB1T-129816, Model 1990

    10. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DD51T-524559, Model 1997

    11. Suzuki Pickup, chassis No. DB51T-123352, Model 1990

    12. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DD51T-459357, Model 1996

    13. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DD51T-585622, Model 1998

    14. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DA51T-132902, Model 1990

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    15. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DB51T-218643, Model 1991

    16. Suzuki Pickup, chassis No. DB51T-121814, Model 1990

    17. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DD51T-544871, Model 1997

    18. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DD51T-550196, Model 1997

    19. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DB51T-134705, Model 1990

    20. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DD51T-119206, Model 1991

    21. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DC51T-541160, Model 1998

    22. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DD51T-550341, Model 1998

    23. Suzuki Pickup, Chassis No. DK51T-512906, Model 1998

    24. Toyota Fielder Motor Car, Chassis No. NZE121-0015852, Model 2000

    25. Toyota Vitz Motor Car, Chassis No. SCP13-0039060, Model 2004

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    List of vehicles ripe for auction at Customs State Warehouse, Bannu

    1. Toyota Hilux Pickup, 1986, LN56-00611777

    2. Toyota Aqua Motor car, Chassis No. NHP10-6466043, Model 2015

    3. Daihatsu Motor Car, Chassis No. L300S-128393, Model 1996

    4. Toyota Fielder Motor Car, NZE141-9059607, Model 2007

    5. Toyota Aqua Motor Car, NHP10-6141867, Model 2013

  • Customs I&I Multan to auction vehicles on February 09

    Customs I&I Multan to auction vehicles on February 09

    ISLAMABAD: The Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation (I&I)- Customs, Multan has announced auction of confiscated vehicles to be held on February 09, 2022.

    The directorate will offer following vehicles for the auction:

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    01. Toyota Vitz Car, Model 1999, Registration No. BFA-394/Sindh, Chassis No. SCP10-0028617

    02. Hino Renger Truck, Model 1994, Registration No. TKY-248/Quetta, Chassis No. FD3HGA-51170

    03. Toyota Vitz Car, Model 2007, Registration No. BAF-022/ Sindh, Chassis No. SCP90-5082486

    04. Toyota Vitz Car, Model 2001, Registration No. BPA-630/Sindh, Chassis No. SCP10-0316425

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    05. Toyota Fiedler Car, Model 2003, Registration No. BUK-356, Chassis No. NZE121-0249693

    06. Toyota Altis Car, Model 2004, Registration No. AAR-733, Chassis No. JTDBT-22E903246838

    07. HYMER H3 Jeep, Model 2003, Registration No. LEE-7444, Chassis No. 5GTDN1368328088

    08. Suzuki Alto Car, Model 2002, Registration No. AMS-632/Sindh, Chassis No. HA12S-628869

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    09. Toyota Vitz Car, Model 2003, Registration No. LEA-07-2627, Chassis No. SCP13-0004867

    10. Toyota Prius Car, Model 2007, Registration No. LEE-12-6566, Chassis No. NHW20-3254780

    11. Toyota Vitz Car, Model 2008, Registration No. BJM-377/Sindh, Chassis No. SCP90-2069550

    12. Suzuki Alto Car, Model 2010, Registration No. LE-061/ICT, Chassis No. HA25S-762195

    13. Toyota Prius Car, Model 2006, Registration No. LEA-4212, Chassis No. NHW20-3225755

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  • FBR explains amendments to Customs Act 1969

    FBR explains amendments to Customs Act 1969

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued explanation of amendments in the Customs Act, 1969 made through Finance (Supplementary) Act, 2022.

    The FBR issued Customs Circular No. 01 of 2022 to explain the changes.

    Power to determine the customs value:

    Under Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969, both the Collector of Customs and the Director Valuation were authorized to determine the Customs Value of imported or exported goods on his own motion or on a reference made to him by any person after following the methods laid down in Section 25 of the Customs Act 1969. However, in order to being uniformity, the role of Collector of Customs has been omitted and now the powers under section 25A have been entrusted with the respective Director of Customs Valuation to bring standardization in the process of fixation of values of goods.

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    Review of the value determined:

    The post of Member Customs (Policy) and the Director General of Customs Valuation are both administrative in nature. Therefore, on the principle of natural justice, amendment has been made in section 25D so that appeal against the decision of DG valuation should not lie before the Member Customs (Policy) and should be taken up at judicial fora to redress the grievances.

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    Checking of goods declaration by the Customs:

    Limiting the checking of goods declaration within three years of its clearance under Sub-section (1) of Section 83 of the Customs Act, 1969 is uncalled for as the time limit aspect has already been dealt under Section 32 of the Customs Act, 1969. Accordingly, section 80 has been amended.

    Provisional determination of liability:

    Corporate guarantee is the instrument in which the guarantor is the entity or the individual submitting the guarantee whereas in case of bank guarantee or pay order the issuing bank is the guarantor. In order to secure government revenue “Corporate Guarantee” has been omitted from section 81 of the Customs Act, 1969, retaining only bank guarantee and pay order for the purpose.

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    Appeals to the Appellate Tribunal:

    The powers of Member (Customs Policy) with regard to hearing of appeals against the decision/order of DG valuation has been withdrawn. Now, instead of filing appeal before the Member Customs (Policy) against the order/decision of DG Valuation, Section 194A has been amended so that the aggrieved party may file appeal before the Appellate Tribunal.

    Reference to High Court

    The amendment in this section 196 is the consequential effect of the amendment proposed in Section 25D of the Customs Act, 1969, whereby the powers of Member (Customs Policy) with regard to hearing of appeals against the decision/order of DG valuation have been omitted/withdrawn.

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  • FBR notifies transfers of BS-17-19 customs officers

    FBR notifies transfers of BS-17-19 customs officers

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday notified transfers and postings of officers of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) in BS-17 to BS-19 with immediate effect until further orders.

    The FBR notified transfers and postings of following customs officers:

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    01. Fahad Ali Chaudhry (PCS/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as SA to chief collector of Customs (North), Customs House, Islamabad from the post of additional director, directorate of internal audit – North (Customs), Islamabad.

    02. Sajid Khan (PCS/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as assistant collector, collectorate of customs enforcement, Dera Ismail Khan from the post of Assistant Collector, Collectorate of Customs, Appraisement, Peshawar.

    READ MORE: FBR transfers 36 Customs officers in BS-17 to BS-19

    03. Muhammad Bakht Jamshaid Baryar (PCS/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as assistant director, directorate of IPR Enforcement (South) Karachi from the post of assistant director, Directorate General of Risk Management, Karachi.

    04. Anees Ali Syed (PCS/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as Assistant Collector, Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Dera Ismail Khan from the post of Assistant Director, Directorate of IPR Enforcement (South) Karachi.

    05. Salman Ahmed (PCS/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as Assistant Director, Directorate of Transit Trade (HQ), Karachi from the post of Assistant Collector, Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Custom House, Karachi.

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    06. Ms. Maryam Jamila (PCS/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as assistant collector, collectorate of customs enforcement, Multan from the post of Assistant Collector, Collectorate of Customs Sambrial, Sialkot.

    07. Shahzad Ali (PCS/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as Assistant Director, Directorate General of Risk Management, Karachi from the post of Assistant Collector, Collectorat of Customs Appraisement (East), Custom House, Karachi.

    08. Shahzad Akhtar Mahmood (PCS/BS-17) has been transferred and posted on promotion as Assistant Director, Directorate of IPR Enforcement (North) Islamabad from the post of superintendent, collectorate of customs enforcement, 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 places of posting.

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  • DG Customs Valuation powers strengthened

    DG Customs Valuation powers strengthened

    ISLAMABAD: The powers of Director General Customs Valuation have been strengthened through amendments made through Finance (Supplementary) Act, 2022.

    The powers of Customs Collector to determine customs valuation have been withdrawn through Finance (Supplementary) Act, 2022.

    Sources in Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday said that through the Finance (Supplementary) Act, 2022 amendment had been made in Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969.

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    Prior to the amendment the power to determine the customs value was with the collector of customs and the director of customs valuation.

    The collector of customs was given power to determine the valuation through Finance Act, 2021. However, after only six months the legislators had abolished the power of customs collector.

    Following the latest amendment the power to determine the customs valuation is now with the Director General of Valuation.

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    Another important amendment has been made to Section 25D of the Customs Act, 1969 through Finance (Supplementary) Act, 2022. Prior to the amendment, the Section 25D allowed an aggrieved person to file an appeal before the Member Customs (Policy) against the value determine by the Director General Valuation.

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    Through the Finance (Supplementary) Act, 2022, the proviso in the Section 25D has been omitted so that appeal against the decision of Director General Valuation should not be filed before the Member Customs (Policy) and should be taken up at an appropriate judicial forum to redress the grievances.

    The supplementary act further provided that an order passed in revision by the Director General Customs Valuation under section 25D, provided that such appeal shall be heard by a special bench consisting of one technical member and one judicial member.

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