GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

COLLECTORATE OF CUSTOMS (APPRAISEMENT)

CUSTOM HOUSE, KARACHI.

NO.SI/MISC/01/1993-ADC-lll                                             Dated:26-01-2006

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 03/2006 - (A) 

SUB:        Cargo declaration in terms of sub-chapter 1 of Chapter XVIII of Customs Rules, 2001 notified vide sro 450(i)/2001 dated 18.06.2001

During the course of examination of imported goods at Port it has been observed that various importers 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 18.06.2001, 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 the 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, 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.

Signed by

(MUSARRAT JABEEN)

COLLECTOR 

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