Mar 10

FBR inducts 14 fresh chemical examiners in customs department

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday inducted 14 fresh chemical examiners (BS-16) in the Customs department. The FBR said that consequent upon the recommendations of Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), Islamabad vide letter No.F.4-140/2019-R(FS-I), dated 18.01.2021 and having accepted the terms and conditions of appointment contained in the offer of appointment letter No.1(44)/2018-Cus-III […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Customs clearance of iron, steel scrap linked with LMB value

Mar 4

Pakistan Customs

Customs clearance of iron, steel scrap linked with LMB value

KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has linked the import value of iron and steel scrap with the prices published in London Metal Bulletin (LMB) in order to ensure smooth customs clearance, sources said on Thursday. The sources said that the Directorate of Customs Valuation last week issued valuation ruling for iron and steel scrap after considering fluctuation […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

FBR devises mechanism for release of consignments stuck-up at Karachi ports

Mar 2

Pakistan Customs

FBR devises mechanism for release of consignments stuck-up at Karachi ports

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday devised a mechanism for release of imported goods of FATA/PATA residents stuck-up at Karachi ports. A meeting was held under the Chairmanship of the FBR chairman with Inland Revenue-Operations and Customs Operations Wings to sort out the issues of imported goods of FATA/PATA residents stuck-up at Karachi […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Feb 25

Pakistan Customs

Pakistan Customs revises valuation ruling for drinking powder

KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has issued Valuation Ruling No. 1516 for determination of duty and taxes at the time of clearance of imported food supplements (drinking powder), sources said on Wednesday. The Directorate of Customs Valuation while issuing the valuation ruling dated February 18, 2021 stated that earlier the customs values of food supplements (drinking powder) […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Feb 21

Pakistan Customs

Pakistan Customs impounds non-duty paid vehicles worth Rs11.3 billion

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs has impounded non-duty paid motor vehicles worth Rs11.3 billion during first seven months (July – January) of the current fiscal year, said a spokesman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Sunday. The seizure of non-duty paid motor vehicles registered growth around 66 percent as the customs authorities seized motor vehicles […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Law authorizes customs officials to X-Ray suspects for detection of concealed goods

Feb 2

Pakistan Customs

Law authorizes customs officials to X-Ray suspects for detection of concealed goods

KARACHI: Customs authorities have been empowered to screen or X-Ray bodies of suspected persons for detection of concealed goods. According to Customs Act, 1969, an officer not below the rank of an assistant collector of customs can order to screen or X-Ray a person for detection of concealed goods. Section 160 of the Act explained […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Rules notified for consignment clearance at border customs stations

Jan 29

Pakistan Customs

Rules notified for consignment clearance at border customs stations

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday issued draft rules for the clearance of import and export consignments at border customs stations. The FBR issued SRO 103(I)/2021 dated January 25, 2021 to propose a new sub-chapter XVI to Customs Rules, 2001 for clearance of imports and exports at border customs station. According to draft […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Authorities seal 609 illegal pumps; recover 4.5 million petrol, diesel

Jan 15

Energy

Authorities seal 609 illegal pumps; recover 4.5 million petrol, diesel

Islamabad: Pakistan Customs with the assistance of law enforcement agencies has sealed around 609 illegal pumps selling smuggled petroleum products. Besides, around 4.5 million liters of smuggled petrol and diesel have also seized during the operation, a statement issued by the PM office said on Friday. The authorities have initiated crackdown against the illegal fuel […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

FBR invites customs proposals for budget 2021/2022

Jan 15

Budget 2021-2022, Pakistan Customs

FBR invites customs proposals for budget 2021/2022

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has opened the floor for customs duty proposals as part of the preparations for the federal budget for the fiscal year 2021/2022.

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Procedure for importers registration for customs clearance

Jan 13

Pakistan Customs

Procedure for importers registration for customs clearance

KARACHI: Commercial and non-commercial importers are required to get registered with Pakistan’s online WeBOC system for clearance of consignments. In order to access the online Customs portal WeBOC, the person would first have to register themselves with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). WEBOC EXTERNAL USER REGISTRATION FORM NTN Number * STRN * Business Name * […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz