The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened the rules for those going to Afghanistan via Pakistan.
FBR has issued a notification amending the Customs Rules, 2001.
According to the notification, the new conditions will be applicable to importers, customs agents, brokers, transport operators, financial security condition has been imposed on goods going to Afghanistan.
FBR says that the financial security will be given in the form of an authorized bank guarantee, the financial guarantee must be for at least one year and can be encashed in Pakistan, the bank guarantee will also include taxes and duties levied on vehicles and goods. will
According to the notification, the move is aimed at providing financial security to the Pak-Afghan transit operation, the customs clearance of goods to Afghanistan will be done through a computerized system.
FBR has said that the risk management system will inspect at least 10% of the consignment, after clearance the goods will be sent to the respective terminal for delivery and sealing.
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