KARACHI — The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West) has foiled several attempts to illegally import Indian-origin goods into Pakistan through mis-declaration of country of origin, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the FBR, the first case involved an importer who attempted to clear a consignment of textile machinery by declaring its origin as China. Customs officials later determined that the machinery was of Indian origin, preventing clearance of goods valued at Rs24.22 million.
Following the initial seizure, the collectorate intensified monitoring at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) and other off-dock terminals, leading to the interception of three additional consignments.
One consignment, valued at Rs16.60 million and shipped from Jebel Ali, was declared as Chinese-origin textile machinery. Upon inspection, officers found “Made in India” markings on components and the machine frame.
A second shipment worth Rs3.76 million, also declared as Chinese origin, was discovered with tampered labels and a “Made in India” marking on the power unit’s main panel door.
In another case, a shipment declared as Turkish origin and shipped from Ambarli, Turkey, was found to contain packing material marked “Made in India.” Its assessed value was Rs0.154 million.
The FBR said the Collectorate has reaffirmed its commitment to act strictly against importers involved in misdeclaration and illegal import of banned goods, adding that such violations undermine trade laws and national interests.
