Islamabad, December 3, 2025 – The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi has successfully intercepted a major revenue evasion attempt, preventing an estimated Rs167 million loss to the national exchequer.
The action targeted M/s Insons Corporation, Karachi, and their clearing agent M/s Pakistan Shipping and Logistics Company, following credible intelligence of potential misdeclaration in an imported consignment, according to an official FBR release.
Customs officers re-examined Container No. OOLU1097058 at the KICT Terminal, filed under GD No. KAPW-HC-81856-05-11-2025, and discovered a gross misdeclaration of high-value Japanese auto parts imported via Jebel Ali. The reassessment revealed:
• 24,000 Universal Joints (GMB, Japan) concealed in the shipment
• 43 undeclared refurbished laptops
• Significant under-reporting of automotive bearings
The seized items carry an assessed value of Rs193 million, making it one of the largest misdeclaration cases detected in a single container by the Karachi Collectorate.
Legal action under the Customs Act, 1969 has been initiated against the importer, clearing agent, and all facilitators involved in the attempted evasion.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reaffirmed its commitment to protecting government revenue and maintaining strict vigilance against misdeclaration, smuggling, and tax evasion across all trade channels. Authorities stressed that continuous monitoring and timely intelligence are key to preventing revenue loss, ensuring fair trade practices, and strengthening Pakistan’s economic integrity.