Karachi Customs Auctions Huge Lot of Used Vehicles on Feb 19
Karachi, February 17, 2025 – The Collectorate of Customs, Karachi, has announced a large-scale auction of used vehicles scheduled for February 19, 2025.
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Pakistan Customs Issues Valuation for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Karachi, February 4, 2025 – The Directorate General of Valuation of Pakistan Customs has issued a new valuation ruling for determining duties and taxes on the import of lithium-ion batteries, aiming to curb under-invoicing and ensure fair taxation.
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APCCA warns shutdown, FBR remains resolute on faceless system
Karachi, February 4, 2025 – The ongoing standoff between the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the All Pakistan Customs Clearing Agents Association (APCCA) has reached a critical juncture, with the customs sector facing potential paralysis if the government does not address APCCA’s demands. As tensions escalate, the question remains whether authorities will engage in […]
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APCAA warns of countrywide halt in customs clearance operations
Karachi, February 3, 2025 – The All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) has issued a stern warning to halt all customs clearance operations across the country in response to the suspension of its members’ licenses.
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List of 45 Customs Agents Suspended in Faceless Scandal
Karachi, February 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the suspension of 45 customs agents involved in manipulating the Faceless Customs Assessment System.
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FBR files criminal case against faceless customs manipulators
Islamabad, February 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched criminal proceedings against a customs officer, several customs agents, and private individuals accused of tampering with the recently introduced Faceless Customs Assessment System—a key initiative designed to bring efficiency, transparency, and uniformity to customs clearance operations.
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Pakistan Customs Revises Valuation for Plastic Raw Materials
Islamabad: Pakistan Customs has issued a new valuation ruling for determining customs duties and taxes on the import of plastic raw materials.
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Karachi Traders Laud Faceless Customs System: FBR Chief
Karachi, January 26, 2025 – Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Rashid Mahmood Langrial, highlighted the overwhelming support from Karachi’s trading community for the newly introduced Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system.
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Faceless Cuts Customs Clearance Time by 83%: Chief Collector
KARACHI: Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement (South), Muhammad Jamil Nasir Khan, announced that the newly implemented Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) System has drastically enhanced the efficiency of customs operations, reducing Goods Declaration (GD) clearance time from 109 hours to an average of just 18 hours—an 83% improvement.
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Pakistan Customs Decides Pepsi Cola Classification Case
Karachi, January 13, 2025 – The Classification Committee of Pakistan Customs has issued its verdict on the classification of “Kola Vanilla Extract,” a product imported by Pepsi Cola International. This decision, forwarded by the Collectorate of Customs (Appraisement) Islamabad, resolves a long-standing debate about the appropriate tariff heading for the product.
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