GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
MODEL CUSTOMS COLLECTORATE OF EXPORTS (PMBQ)
IC3 BUILDING, PORT MUHAMMAD BIN QASIM, KARACHI
No.SI/Misc/57/2011/Exp-PQ Dated: 25-Nov-2020
STANDING ORDER NO.01/2020-EXP/HQ
Sub: PROCEDURE FOR EXPORT OF GOODS AT M/S. MODERN TERMINAL OPERATOR (Pvt.) Ltd. PORT MUHAMMAD BIN QASIM, KARACHI.
In pursuance of notification SRO 817 (I)/2010 dated 18.08.2010 and amendments made thereon through notification SRO 820 (I) /2020 dated 07.09.2020 issued by the Federal Board of Revenue, Islamabad under clause (b) of Section 10, read with sub-section (1) of Section 78 of the Customs Act, 1969, M/s. Modern Terminal operator (Pvt.) Ltd (MTO) has already setup Container Freight Station (CFS) at Plot No. A-4 & A-5, located in the Northwest Industrial Zone of Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi for handling export cargo in less than container load (LCL). In terms of clause (c), inserted vide notification SRO.820(I)/2020 dated 07.09.2020, the following procedure is prescribed hereunder for regulating the export operations at the MTO-CFS for handling of less than container load (LCL) cargo.
2. (i) Provision of space and essential amenities.
The Modern Terminal Operator (Pvt.) Ltd shall provide the following:
(a) Entry and exit gate with Gate Office for Customs staff;
(b) Well-lit covered sheds as well as an open yard for LCL cargo with continuous supply of electricity;
(c) Separate Examination area and sheds for the export cargo to ensure that the import and export cargo are not mixed at any stage;
(d) Office as well as residential accommodation for Customs officers and staff of MCC-Exports, PMBQ and payment and provision of all utilities, services, rates and taxes etc. as prescribed under Section 14-A of the Customs Act, 1969.
(e) Dedicated space for examination of cargo relating to Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) status holders alongwith dedicated AEO lounge, parking space and entry / exit lane to facilitate the AEO holders on top most priority;
(f) Dedicated space for examination of cargo relating to Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) status holders alongwith dedicated AEO lounge, parking space and entry / exit lane to facilitate the AEO holders on top most priority;
(g) Firefighting equipment duly certified by the Department of Civil Defence and CCTV coverage with atleast ninety days back up recording;
(h) Suitable Separate area (covered shed) for “Dangerous Goods” located at least 200 feet away from spaces meant for normal cargo with all safety equipment and precautions to handle such goods;
(i) Weighment bridges and scales duly certified by the Department of Weighment and Measures;
(j) Separate area for the auctionable cargo; and
(k) Adequate equipment, manpower and other logistics up to the satisfaction of Customs and to ensure security and sanctity of export cargo.
(ii) GD Filing by the Exporter / Clearing Agent
a. All GDs meant for export shall be filed with Customs Computerized System, known as “WeBOC”. Exporters and their authorized Clearing Agents who have already obtained login credentials in WeBOC are eligible to file GDs in WeBOC;
b. All GDs filed “WeBOC” shall automatically be marked by the EDI system to the concerned staff posted at the entry Gate of the MTO – CFS.
(iii) Pass In at CFS Gate
a. After the arrival of the cargo at MTO-CFS Gate, the staff assigned to the entry gate will verify and confirm the following information in WeBOC:
(i) Gate in status (Full/Partial) (ii) Total Packages Received
(ii) Vehicle type (iv) Vehicle Number
(v) Container size (20/40’ Feet) (vi) Guarantee Number
(vii) Guarantee Date (viii) No of Packages
(ix) Seal No.
After confirmation of aforesaid information, the consignment shall be allowed “Pass In” by the Gate staff in the premises of MTO-CFS.
(iv) Responsibilities of CFS
a. MTO-CFS is responsible to off-load the cargo which is allowed to PASS IN by the customs gate staff. Cargo will be off-loaded in shed or plinth depending on nature of cargo. At the time of off-loading, number of packages will be counted and marks and numbers will be verified. MTO-CFS shall inform Customs, in case of any shortage/excess/damaged condition;
b. It will be the responsibility of MTO-CFS to arrange cargo for customs examination and then re-stuff the same into the containers ensuring that in no case their status is altered in any way, without the pre-approval of Customs;
c. All shipping containers must be sealed by MTO-CFS in the presence of customs personnel;
d. The MTO-CFS shall make appropriate lighting arrangements for the night-time examination of the goods;
e. The MTO-CFS shall submit a monthly report to DC/AC (Examination) concerned, showing the details of cargo/consignments which remain un-shipped after the lapse of one month of their Pass-in, in order to initiate disposal of abandoned cargo through Customs Auction under section 82 of Customs Act 1969; and
f. In case MTO-CFS fails to submit a monthly report or point out any unshipped cargo, then it shall be presumed that there is no unshipped cargo. In case of any irregularity, legal action may be initiated against MTO-CFS.
(v) Arrangement for examination by MTO – CFS Staff
After Pass In of export cargo into the premises of MTO-CFS, GD will automatically be marked to Examining Office (EO) and MTO-CFS for assignment of physical location to the consignment. After submission of location against the GD by the MTO-CFS staff, the Examining Officer (EO) shall view location of consignment and initiate the examination process.
(vi) Processing by Customs Staff
a. The Examining Officer (EO) will carry out Examination of the export cargo in presence of the MTO supervisor duly designated in this regard and whose name shall be recorded in the Examination Report. After completion of the inspection the concerned Examining Officer shall feed report in WeBOC against each consignment / GD. If deemed necessary by the Examining Officer (EO), he or she may mark the consignment to Drug Enforcement Cell for Drug Checking; and
b. All other operations relating to Customs processing which include “Assessment” by an Appraising Officer (AO) and “Allow Shipment” or holding / blocking of the consignment shall be followed as are prevailing practice at other exporting stations within the jurisdiction of MCC of Exports, Port Muhmmad Bin Qasim, Karachi.
(vii) Container stuffing by MTO-CFS Staff
a. After an association of GDs and completion of Customs formalities, MTO-CFS staff shall arrange stuffing of each LCL consignment into the container in the presence of representatives of MTO-CFS, Surveyor and Examining Officer (EO); and
b. After stuffing into the container, it shall be sealed in the presence of EO and MTO Surveyor who shall take a picture and make necessary entries in the system.
(viii) Pass Out from MTO-CFS by Customs Divisional Staff
a. Once all processing formalities have been completed by Customs, the sealed container will be automatically marked by WeBOC system to the Customs staff posted at the exit gate to permit the removal of the container from MTO-CFS to QICT.
b. Customs staff shall verify container number and its status in WeBOC system and enter seal number, vehicle number and comments, if any, and shall allow “Pass-Out”; and
c. Customs Staff, after allowing Pass-out in WeBOC system, shall also issue printed slip which shall be submitted to the Customs Staff posted at the QICT Export in-gate.
(ix) Pass-In at QICT by the Custom Staff
a. Upon arrival of the containers at QICT In-gate, the Prevention Officer will check the container number, seal number, vehicle number and date of release printed on the WeBOC docked and allow the container to enter the QICT;
b. After Pass-In of the container by the Customs Staff at QICT, the container will automatically be marked to the Terminal Operator for loading on the vessel; and
c. After sailing of the vessel, the Terminal Operator shall transmit Service Completion Message via EDI along with VIR number.
3. The permission to operate MTO Exports ODT may be suspended or cancelled any time if violation of the regulatory laws, rules or procedure is observed by the competent authority without issuance of any advance notice in writing, followed by the legal proceedings as applicable.
(Signed by)
(Syed Fahad Ali Shah)
Collector
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