GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
COLLECTORATE OF CUSTOMS
PORT MUHAMMAD BIN QASIM, KARACHI.
No.SI/Misc/13/2006-Estt-(PQ). Dated: 5.4.2006
PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 02/2006-(PQ)
SUB: Cargo declaration in terms of sub-chapter 1 of chapter XVIII of Customs Rules, 2001 vide sro 450(i)/2001 dated 18.06.2001
During the course of examination of imported goods at Port Qasim, it has been observed and shipping agents (carriers) while, importing/bringing goods into Pakistan are not following the procedure laid down in sub-chapter-l of chapter XVIII of Customs Rules, 2001 notified vide SRO 450(I)/2001 dated 18.6.2001, which requires that the copy of packing list and invoice shall be accompanied with the imported cargo in the following manner when entered into Customs area for Clearance.
(a) Containerized FCL Cargo: The documents shall be placed on the inner side of the door of container. In case of multiple containers in a consignment, each container shall have such documents pertaining to goods inside it.
(b) Consolidated Cargo and LCL Cargo: The documents shall be attached to the goods or package at an obvious place. Each such container shall also have a consolidated packing list pertaining to the goods inside it placed on the inner side of the door of container.
(c) Break Bulk or Bulk Cargo: The documents will be furnished to Customs by the carrier in entry of the conveyance into Customs area.
2. It is for information of all concerned that with effect from 1st April, 2006, if any importer/carrier/shipping agent brings the goods into Pakistan in violation of the aforementioned rules shall, without prejudice to any other action that may be taken against him under the law, he shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty five thousand rupees as provided under clause 1 of section 156(1) of the Customs Act, 1969. Following procedure is laid down for the adjudication of cases pertaining to above referred violation:--
i) In case of 1st Appraisement, the discrepancy will be reported to the concerned Appraising Group alongwith the examination report and after summary adjudication; the penalty not exceeding twenty five thousand rupees in terms of clause 1 of section 158(1) of the Customs Act, 1969may be imposed by the Deputy/Assistant Collector, Incharge to concerned appraising group.
ii) In case of 2nd Appraisement, the summary adjudication will be conducted by the Deputy/Assistant Collector, Incharge of respective examination station before GD is being out of charged.
3. In order to avoid the above stated penal action, all importers/carriers/shipping agents and clearing agents are requested to ensure compliance of the conditions specified under sub-chapter I of chapter XVIII of.SRO-450(l)/2001 dated 18.6.2001.
Signed by
(RIFFAT A. HASSAN)
COLLECTOR
ELECTRONIC F
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