GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

COLLECTORATE OF CUSTOMS (APPRAISEMENT)

CUSTOM HOUSE, KARACHI.

No. SI/MISC/311/90-111.                                                    Dated: 26-05-1990

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 18/1990 (APPRAISEMENT)

SUB:  Removal of goods to the bonded warehouses

It has been observed that the importers / clearing agents are filing requests for the re-examination / reassessment of goods lying in the bonds on the pretext that the quantity received is less than the declared in the Bill of Entry or quantity / quality / value of the goods is not that as mentioned in the invoice and the other related documents. Some times survey reports by the private surveyor or the test reports obtained from the Customs Lab or any other Lab are also produced in support of the contention of the importers / clearing agents. At times it is claimed that the suppliers have remitted a part of the amount paid to them earlier in acceptance of goods being insufficient or in adequate etc.

The legal position in this behalf is that section 88 (5) read with section 29 of the Customs Act, 1969, debars any amendment in respect of quality / quantity, and value of goods removed to the warehouses after examination at the wharf. In view of this it is notified for information of all concerned that the disputes regarding quality, quantity and value shall be sorted out at the time of examination of goods at the respective wharf and the goods shall not be removed to the warehouses until and unless the permission of the concerned Deputy Collector or Collector (Appraisement) is obtained with specific reference to the dispute pointed out before or at the stage of examination. No request for change in weight / quantity / quality / value will be entertained after the goods are stored in the warehouses. 

Signed by

(RIAZ AHMED MALIK)

COLLECTOR