GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
APPRAISEMENT COLLECTORATE
CUSTOM HOUSE, KARACHI
STANDING ORDER NO. / 2004-(A)
Sub: PROCEDURE FOR RE-EXPORT OF IMPORTED CONSIGNMENTS.
In order to streamline the re-export of imported consignment in terms of Export Policy Order, (sub-para “9” of “10” of SRO No. 635(I)/2004 dated 22.07.2004, and section 105 of Customs Act, 1969), which is to be dealt with by Appraisement Collectorate as well as Export Collectorate, the following procedure is laid down for immediate compliance:-
A: WHERE GOODS TO BE RE-EXPORTED ARE STILL AT PORT:
1. An application shall be submitted to the assistant / deputy collector of concerned appraisement group along with the following documents:
a) Manifested GD for home consumption declaring the relevant SRO 635(1)/2004 dated 22.07.2003;
b) Import invoice packing list and bill of lading;
c) Export invoice and packing list.
d) L/C at sight or advance payment receipt alongwith E-Form; and
e) GD for export.
2. The concerned group will get the consignment examined under examination first system and process the case for formal approval of the assistant / deputy collector to re-export the consignment. The approved G.D for Import as well as Export, shall be stamped “CLEARD FOR RE-EXPORT ONLY”.
3. After such approval G.D shall be forwarded to Cash Section to obtain free No. on it.
4. After such approval, if required, the consignment may be re-located to the Export consignments areas, under Customs escort. The Principal Appraiser (sheds) will depute an examining officer to escort the consignment.
5. The exporter / customs agent will provide a copy of the GD for export bearing examination report and copy of mate receipt and bill of lading to the concerned Appraisement group within (15) days of clearance having been given (para 2 above) with photo copy of examination report on shipping bill, duty authenticated by the Export Collectorate. These documents will be placed on relevant file of the Appraisement group.
B: WHERE WARESHOUSED GOODS ARE TO BE RE-EXPORTED:
1. An application shall be submitted to the assistant / deputy collector of concerned appraisement group along with the following documents:
a) Importer’s copy of GD for bond or duplicate copy of into bond bill of entry (original)
b) Manifested GD for ex-bond declaring the relevant Section 105 of the Customs Act, 1969 and SRO 635(1)/2004 dated 22-07-2004.
c) Import invoice and certificate from the concerned warehouse keeper to the effect that subject goods are lying at warehouse.
d) Export invoice & packing list.
e) L/C at sight or advance payment receipt, along with E-Form; and
f) GD for export
2. The concerned group shall process the G.D. and after formal approval of the assistant / deputy Collector to re-export the consignment, the approved G.D. for Ex-Bond & Export, shall be stamped “CLEARED FOR RE-EXPORT ONLY”.
3. After such approval G.D. shall be forwarded to Cash Section to obtain free No. on it.
4. The exporter / clearing agent shall present GD to Bond section & the Principal Appraiser (Bonds) shall depute examining officer to escort the consignment for re-export.
5. The goods shall be examined as per declaration on GD for bond or into bond bill of entry and GD for export under supervision of Assistant / Deputy Collector (Export) and confirms that goods correspond to the description.
6. Shipment shall be allowed only if all particulars of into bond bill of entry and GD for export are found in order and examination report on GD for export is duly signed by Assistant / Deputy Collector (EXPORT).
7. The exporter / clearing agent shall provide a copy of the GD for export baring examination report and a copy of mate receipt to the concerned group as well as Bond Section after export of the goods but not later than fifteen days of removal of goods from Bond along with attested photo copy of examination report on GD for export. These documents shall be placed on relevant file of the group / Bond Section.
8. This supercedes standing order No. 14/91 (Appraisement) dated 08.06.1991.
(Signed by)
(Muhammad Afzal Bhatti)
Collector