Seven consignments of White Spirit tanker cargo to be auctioned as Customs moves to clear long-stored imported goods
QUETTA: Pakistan Customs has announced the auction of multiple overstay consignments of Light Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvent, commonly known as White Spirit, stored at Custom House Taftan and the NLC Dry Port Quetta between June 17 to June 28.
The consignments, which have remained uncleared beyond the permissible storage period, will be disposed of through a public auction process in accordance with customs regulations.
Seven consignments to be auctioned
According to auction details, a total of seven consignments of the chemical product, loaded in tanker vehicles, will be offered for bidding.
The largest consignment includes 57,840 kilograms of hydrocarbon solvent transported in tanker TLD-661. This lot carries assessed duties and taxes of Rs5.76 million, with a reserved price set at Rs8.69 million.
Another major consignment consists of 47,540 kilograms in tanker TLQ-230, with duties and taxes amounting to Rs4.73 million and a reserve price of Rs7.14 million.
A third shipment of 46,430 kilograms in tanker TMM-650 has been assigned a reserved price of Rs6.97 million.
Additional consignments listed
Customs authorities have also included a 45,120-kilogram consignment in tanker TMA-375, carrying a reserve price of Rs6.78 million.
Two further consignments weighing 34,950 kilograms and 34,890 kilograms, transported in tankers TLL-764 and TMP-837 respectively, have been assigned reserve prices exceeding Rs5.2 million each.
The final consignment, weighing 32,470 kilograms in tanker LSC-779, has been placed for auction with a reserve price of Rs4.88 million.
Revenue recovery and storage clearance
Officials said the auction is part of ongoing efforts to recover government revenue and clear valuable storage space occupied by uncleared imported goods.
Under customs procedures, goods that remain unclaimed beyond the allowed period are liable for disposal through auction to prevent congestion at ports and dry ports.
The process also ensures partial recovery of duties, taxes and other charges associated with imported consignments.
Expected interest from industrial buyers
Authorities expect strong interest from chemical traders, industrial users and solvent distributors who may utilise bulk quantities of hydrocarbon solvent for commercial applications.
Light Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvent, commonly used in industrial cleaning, paint thinning and manufacturing processes, is regularly traded in bulk volumes within the chemical supply chain.
Customs officials have urged interested bidders to comply with auction rules and complete all required documentation before participating in the bidding process.
The auction is expected to proceed under standard customs procedures aimed at ensuring transparency, revenue recovery and efficient clearance of overstay goods.
