The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West) and the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi have foiled an attempt to clear banned Indian-origin textile machinery at the Karachi International Container Terminal.
According to reports, a container declared as carrying a Chinese-origin textile twisting machine imported from Jebel Ali, Dubai, was intercepted under Goods Declaration (GD) No. KAPW-HC-62256 dated October 7, 2025. The alert was generated through the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) new Risk Management System (RMS 2.0), currently under test deployment at Karachi Port.
A physical examination revealed the machinery to be of Indian origin, contrary to the declared Chinese source. The consignment contained a textile twisting machine with 576 spindles, imported in semi-knocked-down condition, with manufacturer plates and markings deliberately removed to conceal its true origin.
Customs authorities have registered a case of misdeclaration and initiated legal proceedings. The assessed value of the seized goods stands at $85,107.
Officials said the detection highlights the effectiveness of the upgraded RMS in identifying prohibited imports routed through transhipment ports.
In a separate operation, Customs Enforcement Karachi, in coordination with Sindh Rangers, seized a large quantity of smuggled goods during a raid at Jodia Bazar. The recovered items included 2,320 packets of foreign cigarettes, 9,620 kilograms of betel nuts, 140 packets of niswar, and 3,485 kilograms of cutch blocks.
The seized goods have been taken into custody for legal action. Authorities said the operations reflect FBR’s continued efforts to curb smuggling and protect the national economy.
