The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed significant changes to the Baggage Rules, 2006, introducing strict measures for international travelers. Under the draft amendments, the FBR plans to confiscate goods valued at over $1,200 if deemed to be in “commercial quantities.”
The draft amendments, published under the authority of Section 219 of the Customs Act, 1969, redefine “commercial quantity” as goods imported primarily for trade or profit rather than for personal use or as gifts. Items classified under this category will not be eligible for release, even upon payment of duties, taxes, or fines.
Travelers carrying goods exceeding the specified limit may face confiscation without redemption options. The FBR has called for public objections or suggestions, which can be submitted within seven days of the notification’s publication in the official Gazette.
The move is seen as part of efforts to curb unauthorized trade through passenger baggage and enhance revenue collection, though it has sparked debate over its potential impact on travelers.
this is nonsense act if some one going from abroad after 2 or 3 years he must have the luggage having more than 1200 usd worth secondly now a day’s every person have 2 fone so practically its not possible the fbr should reconsider their decision for this notification
any person carrying iphone will cross this $1200.00 limit. FBR always make stupid rules without thinking about the consequences.
first it made rules against export oriented industry now it is targeting non resident Pakistanis