Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Customs successfully intercepted and confiscated a substantial quantity of foreign-origin smuggled liquor in a joint open-sea operation.
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FTO directs customs to clear pending auctions
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered the customs authorities to dispose of 8,522 pending auctions of goods and vehicles within two months.
In pursuance of an own motion investigation, the FTO also directed the Member Customs to personally monitor the compliance of above directions and initiate disciplinary proceedings against the Collectors/Directors who fail to comply with the above directions.
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Reportedly, the own motion investigations were initiated by the Federal Tax Ombudsman on the reports regarding large quantity of confiscated or otherwise uncleared goods and vehicles laying un-disposed at Customs formations all over the country, involving stuck up revenue of billions of rupees.
The Customs Laws, Rules, Customs General Orders (CGOs) and instructions provide for expeditious disposal and auctions of such goods and vehicles, however, the Customs authorities are not disposing these goods and vehicles having tampered and non-tampered chassis numbers as required under the law.
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The data pertaining to the un-disposed lots ripe for auction was collected for the analysis purposes by FTO which revealed that a total of 8522 lots are un-disposed and still pending in auction.
The reason intimated by FBR, was that satisfactory bids have not been received against the reserve price fixed for these lots.
So much so that at certain Customs Collectorates, the goods/vehicles have been offered for auction upto 40 times but still not disposed of. In addition to this alarming pendency in case of auctionable lots, other non-auctionable goods and cut & weld/tempered vehicles are also not being disposed of.
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The above has resulted into non realization of huge government revenue and piling up of un-disposed goods ripe for auction at various Customs Warehouses across the country. FTO has directed the FBR to do away with the huge pendency of auctionable goods/vehicles within 60 days.
Furthermore, Member Customs (Operations) is to personally monitor the above activity and disciplinary action to be initiated under E&D rules 2020 against the Collectors/Directors who fails to comply this direction.
FTO also ordered Customs field offices to ensure that Collectors/Directors get the reserve price of the lots revised after every three consecutive auctions, if found undisposed and incorporation of provision to this effect under the Rule 58(2A) of the Customs Rules.
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FTO also ordered Chief (F&C) Customs to circulate the lists of tempered/ cut & weld vehicles to all other departments on monthly basis for allotment under the Customs procedures along with the inclusion of registered Philanthropic Organizations of good standing, for allocation of these vehicles in pursuance of their philanthropic activities.
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Hyderabad intelligence to auction vehicles on Dec 21
The Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I), Hyderabad, is set to conduct an auction of confiscated imported vehicles on December 21, 2021.
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PCS officers BS-18 directed to submit asset declaration
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday directed the officers of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) in BS-18 to submit their declaration of assets for consideration in promotion to BS-19.
The FBR in an official memo asked the PCS officers in BS-16 to complete their Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs) and Declaration of Assets. The scrutiny of personal record reveals that the majority of the officers have not yet submitted their PERs and Declaration of Assets for the period ending on June 30, 2021, the FBR added.
The meeting of the Departmental Selection Board (DSB) for promotion of PCS from BS-18 to BS-19 is being planned by January 15, .2022 where cases of officer of PCS shall be considered for promotion by the Departmental Selection Board.
All BS-18 officers of PCS in the promotion zone should submit PERs and Declaration of Assets up to 30.06.2021 to the Board latest by December 31, 2021 positively.
Completion of PERs and submission of Declaration of Assets are the prerequisites for promotion to selection grades under Civil Servants Promotion (BS-18 to BS-21) Rules, 2019.
The Board is trying hard to ensure that all eligible officers are considered for promotion in the forthcoming DSB meeting. However, your cooperation in timely completion of service record is equally essential.
The FBR said that any officer who fails to furnish the above documents by the due date of December 31, 2021. will himself/herself be responsible for non-consideration/deferment/supersession.
The Reporting/Countersigning Officers are also advised to immediately forward the PERs of the aforesaid officers to the Board (ERM Section) without any delay.
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Pakistan Customs auctions imported vehicles on Dec 14
KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has announced an auction of a huge lot of fresh and old imported motor vehicles on December 14, 2021 at Airport Road Quetta.
The customs authorities will present following vehicles for the auction:
01. Honda Civic, Chassis No. FD3-1102984, Engine No. not traceable (N.T), Model 2006
02. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. NZT240-0092059, Engine No. N.T, Model 2006
03. Toyota Passo Car, Chassis No. KGC10-0032340, Engine No. N.T, Model 2004
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04. Suzuki Alto Car, Chassis No. HA23S-682004, Engine No. N.T, Model 2002
05. Suzuki kei, Chassis No. HN22S-883169, Engine No. K6A, Model 2008
06. Toyota Pickup, Chassis No. YN57-0033880, Engine No. 4Y0014049, Model 1985
07. Toyota Pickup, Chassis No. LN560-111926, Engine No. N.T, Model 1987
08. Hino Truck, Chassis No. JHDGHI-JRPXXX10925, Engine No. N.T, Model 1999
09. Hino Truck, Chassis No. JHDGH1JRPXXX10516, Engine No. N.T, Model 1999
10. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-013871, Engine No. 1ZZFE, Model 2007
11. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZRT260-3026626, Engine No. 2ZR-FE, Model 2007
12. Toyota Pickup, Chassis No. YN850040587, Engine No. N.T, Model 1992
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13, Toyota Pick Up, Chassis No. JT731RN8509008497, Engine No. N.T, Chassis No. 1990
14. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Chassis No. GRJ151-0003353, Engine No. 1GRFE, Model 2013
15. Zamyad, Chassis No. 496696, Engine No. N.T, Model 1988
16. Toyota Crown Car, Chassis No. AWS210-6022583, Engine No. 2AR-FSE, Model 2013
17. Toyota Corolla GLI Car, Chassis No. JTDBT40EX09058387, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2007
18. Toyota Hiace Van, Chassis No. TRH112-5000925 (as per labreport), Engine No. ITR-FE, Model 2003
19. Mazda Truck, Chassis No. FD3HLA-25695, Engine No. HO7DA116215, Model 1991
20. Hino Truck, Chassis No. FD3WJA-10572, Engine No. N.T, Model 1992
21. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP13-0045049, Engine No. 2SZFE, Model 2004
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22. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0093212, Engine No. 1ZZFE, Model 2004
23. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0020016, Engine No. 1ZZFE , Model 2002
24. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0128367, Engine No. 1ZZFE, Model 2006
25. Toyota Coster, Chassis No. JTGFH538604000226, Engine No. 15BFT, Model 2001
26. Toyota corolla X car, Chassis No. NZE121-0401345, Engine No. 1NZ-FE, Model 2006
27. Honda Civic Car, Chassis No. JHMFD46206S200351, Engine No. N.T, Model 2006
28. Toyota Corolla X Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3116311, Engine No. N.T, Model 2002
29. Toyota Mark X Car, Chassis No. GRX1211002280, Engine No. 3GRFSE, Model 2004
30. Toyota Corolla X Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3323210, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2005
31. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. NCP91-0003341, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2006
32. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0125346, Engine No. 1ZZ-FE, Model 2006
33. Mira Dahitsu Car, Chassis No. JDAL2015000031905, Engine No. N.T, Model 1994
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34. Toyota Corolla Car, Chassis No. EE90-0036489, Engine No. 2343412, Model 1991
35. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZRT260-3025047, Engine No. N.T, Model 2017
36. Carina Car (accidental & in poor condition), Chassis No. CT170-2038468, Engine No. 1946537, Model 1991
37. Toyota Hiace Van (accidental & in poor condition), Chassis No. LH61G-0008339, Engine No. 2L-1668916, Model 1982
38. Toyota Hiace Van (accidental & in poor condition), Chassis No. LH71B-0001253, Engine No. 2L-1043920, Model 1982
39. Toyota Corolla Car (accidental & in poor condition), Chassis No. AE100-3209410, Engine No. N.T, Model 1993
40. Toyota Hiace Van, Chassis No. JT721LHB3001 71861, Engine No. N.T, Model N.T
41. Toyota Surf, Chassis No. TRN215-0002810, Engine No. N.T, Model 2004
42, Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP90-2067451, Engine No. 2SZFE, Model 2008
43. Toyota Corolla Altis Car, Chassis No. ZZE121-9012994, Engine No. 3ZZFE, Model 2005
44. Toyota Corolla Car, Chassis No. KE55-766143, Engine No. N.T, Model N.T
45. Suzuki Swift, Chassis No. JSAEZC-21S0010314, Engine No. N.T, Model 2004
46. Toyota Crown (Hybird), Chassis No. AWS210-6015001, Engine No. 2AR-FSE, Model 2013
47. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Chassis No. VZJ195-0060970, Engine No. 5VZ-FE, Model 1999
48. Daihatsu Mira Car, Chassis No. L250S-1089686, Engine No. N.T, Model 2005
49. Toyota Crown Majesta, Chassis No. UZS186-0011118, Engine No. 3UZ-FE, Model 2004
50. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0061554, Engine No. N.T, Model 2003
51. Toyota Land Cruiser, Chassis No. UZJ100-0117691, Engine No. 2UZFE, Model 2000
52. Toyota Sprinter Car, Chassis No. CE96-0092582, Engine No. 1C, Model 1990
53. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0012752, Engine No. 1ZZFE, Model 2002
54. Toyota Land Cruiser, Chassis No. FJ45-240316, Engine No. N.T, Model N.T
55. Toyota Mark-X Car, Chassis No. GRX121-1005643, Engine No. 3GRFSE, Model 2005
56. Toyota Mark-X Car, Chassis No. GRX120-0025640, Engine No. N.T, Model 2005
57. Toyota Fielder Car, Chassis No. ZZE122-0014947, Engine No. N.T, Model 2000
58. Toyota Land Cruiser, Chassis No. JT111TJ3207404810, Engine No. N.T, Model 1996
59. Toyota Mark X Car, Chassis No. GRX120-0034825, Engine No. N.T, Model 2005
60. Hino Trailer, Chassis No. FS3FKA-11822, Engine No. F20CE-17920, Model 1996
61. Range Rover, Chassis No. SALLPAMJ3VA372646, Engine No. N.T, Model 1998
62. Land Cruiser (Cygnus Bullet Proof), Chassis No. JTGCB09JX65002405, Engine No. N.T, Model 2006
63. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Chassis No. VZJ121-0011459, Engine No. 5VZ-FE, Model 2005
64. Nissan Jeep, Chassis No. JLR50-004992, Engine No. N.T, Model 1998
65. Toyota Indus Corolla Car, Chassis No. CE104-0012730, Engine No. 3885934, Model 1994
66. Mazda Truck, Chassis No. FD3HLA-16656, Engine No. N.T, Model N.T
67. Toyota Mark-X Car, Chassis No. GRX120-0077315, Engine No. N.T, Model 2006
68. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP13-0037555, Engine No. 2SZFE, Model 2004
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Direct submission of documents at WeBOC allowed
KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has taken major steps for trade facilitation and allowed submission of documents at WeBOC without prior approval of Assistant Collector (AC)/ Deputy Collector (DC).
Saif Ullah Khan, President, Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) welcomed the step taken by the Pakistan Customs and said it would reduce dwell time for consignment clearance.
He appreciated efforts of the Chief Collector South (Appraisement) Wajid Ali who had initiated the pre-arrival clearance process and simultaneously promoted the re-engineering of various steps of the clearance process that has improved the working environment.
One such improvisation is the direct dissemination of the document calling message without the approval of AC/DC group. Usually the traders had to wait for the approval of document calling message by the concerned AC/DC before they can attach the documents in the Weboc system.
This outstanding stride by the Chief Collector South in collaboration with Directorate of Reforms and Automation will enable the traders to receive the document calling message for any particular goods declaration without the need for AC/DC to approve it hence subsequently expediting the clearance of cargo, he added.
Regarding Refund Management System, the following changes also made by the Customs Authorities under Weboc system.
KCAA General Secretary Arshad Khurshid also appreciates the interest shown by the Chief Collector South (Appraisement) that has really benefited to overcome the challenges faced by business community.
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Customs introduces new module in WeBOC for SMEs
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a new module within the WeBOC (Web-Based One Customs) system. This online Customs clearance system is designed to specifically cater to the needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aiming to streamline their operations in the realm of international trade.
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Customs ready to form valuation advisory committee
KARACHI: Dr. Fareed Iqbal Qureshi, Director General, Customs Valuation has said that Pakistan Customs is ready to constitute an advisory committee of the stakeholders from government and business community; and he has an open-door policy for addressing all the grievances.
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First consignment from Uzbekistan arrives in Pakistan
A consignment of four cargo trucks from Uzbekistan arrived at the Torkham border, marking the commencement of trade between Uzbekistan and Pakistan.
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LEAs to get cash reward under Customs Rules
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will give cash rewards to law enforcement agencies (LEAs) for recovery and confiscation of smuggled or non-duty paid goods under Customs laws.
The FBR issued SRO 1398(I)/2021 dated October 20, 2021, and proposed to include law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in Customs Reward Rules, 2021.
According to the draft amendment, the FBR proposed to include in reward rules the “officers and officials of other law enforcement agencies who assist Customs officers and officials or are actually instrumental in the seizure of smuggled goods and vehicles as confirmed by the respective collectorate of customs, for their meritorious conduct in such cases only after realization of part or whole of the duty and taxes involved in such cases.”
At present, the eligibility for reward stated that cash reward shall be sanctioned under the rules to the following categories of persons in cases involving evasion of duty and other taxes, and confiscation of goods, namely:
(a) officers and officials of Pakistan Customs Service for their contribution in such cases; and
(b) informer providing credible information leading to such confiscation or detection, as the case may be.
As per SRO 1386(I)/2012 dated November 26, 2021, the determination of reward has been explained as the amount of reward, in cases involving evasion of duty and other taxes, and confiscation of goods shall be determined in the following manner:
01. Where the amount of customs duty and other taxes realized is Rs500,000 or less, the amount of reward shall be 20 per cent of the customs duty and other taxes.
02. Where the amount of customs duty and other taxes realized is more than Rs500,000 but not more than Rs1,000,000, the amount of reward shall be Rs100,000 plus 10 per cent of the customs duty and other taxes in excess of Rs500,000.
03. Where the amount of customs duty and other taxes realized is over Rs1,000,000, the amount of reward shall be Rs150,000 plus 5 per cent of the customs duty and other taxes in excess of Rs1,000,000.