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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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