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.
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Valuation committees for Afghan, Iran goods to be set up
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will constitute local valuation committee for customs valuations of goods imported or exported from Afghanistan and Iran.
Through SRO 1352 (I)/2021 dated October 14, 2021, the FBR issued draft amendments for local valuation committee rules under Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969.
The proposed amendments would be applicable for the determination of value of goods of Afghan and Iran origin in order to regulate the Pak-Afghan bilateral trade by discouraging the incidences of under invoicing and smuggling.
The FBR said that the proposed amendments would be applicable on the Afghan and Iran origin goods, imported from Afghanistan and Iran through land routes. In case, if an item is being imported through sea route in significant quantities from Iran, then, the value of such items shall be determined in consultation with Directorate of Valuation, Karachi.
According to the draft amendments, the respective collector of customs (appraisement), on his own motion, in his area of jurisdiction may determine the customs values of any goods or category of goods imported in or exported out of Pakistan from or to Afghanistan and Iran through land customs stations through the following valuation committee constituted for the said purpose, members whereof shall be nominated by collector concerned, namely:
(a) one additional collector of the collectorate (chairman of the committee);
(b) two deputy or assistant collectors of the collectorate (Members of the committee);
(c) superintendents of principal appraisers or appraisers or inspectors as required;
(d) representative of respective chamber of commerce and industry;
(e) representative of Customs’ clearing agents association;
(f) All Pakistan Dry Fruits Importer and Exporter Association;
(g) all Pakistan Fresh Fruits Importers and Exporters Association; and
(h) any other co-opted member as deemed appropriate by the collector.
The values so determined by the collector on recommendations of the committee shall be valid for six months.
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PSW to reduce trade cost, time, and complications: Tarin
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Friday said that Pakistan Single Window (PSW) will facilitate trade by reducing cost, time and complications.
Shaukat Tarin presided over the first meeting of Governing Council of PSW held at the Finance Division.
The finance minister appreciated the progress and stated that PSW will reduce time, cost and complications while contributing significantly towards ease of doing business in the country.
He said that PSW will enable Pakistan to unlock its potential in becoming a hub for regional as well as international trade and transit.” Deep rooted reforms being undertaken under PSW program by the government will promote trade competitiveness with enhanced transparency and efficiency,” Tarin added.
The new system will leverage information and communication technology to ensure better compliance with the cross-border trade regulations.
The finance minister commended the efforts of Pakistan Customs as the lead agency of PSW program and all those who have been part of PSW, a transformational project, which will take Pakistan’s trade to the next level. He affirmed full support and facilitation on the occasion.
The Secretary of the Governing Council briefed the Finance Minister about the PSW, a virtual system which is connecting the concerned Ministries, Customs, port authorities, banks and other relevant departments after major process re-engineering to provide a single window for management of international trade.
The PSW is a facility that allows parties involved in trade and transport in Pakistan to lodge standardized information and documents at a single registration point.
This eliminates the hidden costs and removes inefficiencies in governance of international trade including logistics.
He further briefed that first phase of PSW program has been rolled out while its 2nd and 3rd phases will be completed within the next two years.
The implementation of PSW will make Pakistan’s ports competitive by minimizing the transaction costs and also enhance efficient provision of B2B and B2C value added services. The cargo would be cleared in a minimum possible time.
Over 75 regulatory departments will be fully integrated through ICT based system, providing a single point of entry to facilitate trading across borders with minimal need for any physical contact, he added.
The Governing Council (GC) is the apex body in the approved Business model of PSW under Pakistan Single Window Act, promulgated in April this year.
The GC comprises of key stakeholders and prominent private sector subject specialists to oversee timely completion of this important project while removing hurdles in its implementation.
The Finance Minister is the Chairperson of PSW’s Governing Council which also includes Secretary Commerce, Secretary M/o NFS&R, Secretary Maritime Affairs, Secretary Science & Technology, Secretary Narcotics Control Division, Member Customs Operations and CEO PSW Company.
Among others, Federal Secretary for Narcotics Akbar Durrani, Additional Secretary Commerce, Additional Secretary Economic Affairs Division, Member Customs FBR and senior officers of the Ministry of National Food Security & Research, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Maritime Affairs participated in the meeting.