Pakistan Customs has launched a new protocol for the hassle-free clearance of export goods and facilitate international trade.
The new protocol has been introduced by the Collectorate of Customs Exports (CCE) following the implementation of the “Batch Feeding Module” under the WeBOC system and the closure of One Customs.
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The aim of the protocol is to facilitate the clearance of specific types of export goods, including re-export of consignments that were imported through One Customs, exports related to the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and Defence Stores, and exports of bulk cargo where the WeBOC Module has not been rolled out yet.
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This new protocol also applies to frustrated cargo, cross-stuffing of goods in containers, and exports of cargo under Section 22A of the Customs Act 1969. For such cases, filing a Goods Declaration (GD) under the Batch Feeding Module requires the collector’s permission.
To facilitate this new protocol, the CCE has established a central Batch Feeding Cell. The Batch Feeding Officer will keep a Central Batch Feeding Register and manually record the details of GDs filed under the Batch Feeding Module.
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The exporter or their authorized clearing agent must submit an application to the concerned AC/DC (Shed) containing the exporter’s NTN, financial instruments’ details, goods details, destination, and reasons for allowing GD under Batch Feeding Module. The AC/DC (Shed) will check the GD’s particulars and verify the financial instruments through the WeBOC module “Form E Verification Officer-One Customs.”
After the AC/DC grants permission, the exporter or their authorized clearing agent must file a manual GD (five copies) at the Export Section of the relevant office, along with required documents. After examining the cargo, the assessing officer will scrutinize the examination report, check details, and forward representative samples to the custom house lab/any other lab as appropriate. Any mis-declarations will be processed for contravention in a separate file.
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This new protocol is effective immediately and until further notice. The aim of this move is to streamline the export clearance process and ensure smooth operations.
