Amendments in Customs Rules, 2001
SRO 702(I)/2024 is a Customs SRO dated 23 May 2024, listed by FBR as "Amendments in Customs Rules, 2001".
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GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
(REVENUE DIVISION)
FEDERAL BOARD OF REVENUE
Islamabad, the 23rd May, 2024.
NOTIFICATION
(Customs)
S.R.O.702 (I)/2024.- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 219 of the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969), the Federal Board of Revenue is pleased to direct that the following further amendments shall be made in the Customs Rules, 2001, which, as required by sub-section (3A) of the said section 219, were previously published vide Notification No. S.R.O. 677(I)/2024, dated the 13th day of May, 2024, namely:-
In the aforesaid Rules, in Chapter XXI, in sub-chapter VII,-
(1) in rule 482A,-
(a) in sub-rule (1), after the word "Karachi", the expression ", Peshawar or Quetta" shall be inserted;
(b) in sub-rule (2), after the word "Karachi", occurring for the first time, the expression ", Peshawar or Quetta" shall be inserted;
(c) in sub-rule (5), the words "or Commercial Assistant" shall be omitted and thereafter for the expression "The format of TAD is enclosed as Appendix IIIC", the expression "TAD shall be issued for vehicle, and TAD Pass for driver and cleaner. The formats of vehicle, driver and cleaner TAD and TAD Pass are enclosed as Appendix-IIIC, Appendix-IIID and Appendix-IIIE respectively" shall be inserted;
(d) in sub-rule (6), the word "General", shall be omitted and after the word "Karachi", the expression ", Peshawar or Quetta" shall be inserted;
(e) in sub-rule (7), after the word "TAD", occurring for the first time, the words "for vehicle" shall be inserted and after the expression "US$ 100", the expression " , whereas, TAD Pass for drivers and cleaners of that vehicle, shall be free of cost" shall be inserted;
(f) in sub-rule (9), after the word "Afghanistan" the expression ". In exceptional cases such as illness with personal injury, accident, or damage to the vehicle, where the stay exceeds thirty days, the matter shall be sent to the relevant country for extension of the TAD document through the transportation or
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commercial office in the consulates or embassies of the country. Whereas, in normal cases, penalty shall be imposed for overstay" shall be inserted;
(g) after sub-rule (9), amended as aforesaid, the following new sub-rule shall be inserted, namely:-
"(9A) The routes agreed in APTTA 2010 shall be followed by transport operators. The transport operators registered for bilateral trade shall not be allowed movement to seaports and crossing points with third countries;";
(h) in sub-rule (10), after the word "Karachi" the expression ", Peshawar or Quetta" shall be inserted;
(i) in sub-rule (15), after the word "record", the expression " . After entering the home country, the owner shall apply for a new TAD by providing the documents that allowed him to cross the crossing points and a copy of the FIR lodged with the police" shall be added;
(j) in sub-rule (16), after the word "goods" the words "and vehicle" shall be inserted;
(k) in sub-rule (19),-
(i) in clause (c), after the word "owner" the words "or Tazkera" shall be inserted;
(ii) in clause (g), the word "and", occurring at the end shall be omitted;
(iii) in clause (h), for the full stop at the end, a semi colon shall be substituted and thereafter following new clauses shall be added, namely:-
"(i) picture of driver; and
(j) picture of cleaner.";
(l) after sub-rule (19), amended as aforesaid, the following new sub-rule shall be inserted, namely:-
"(19A) Transport operators which are engaged in bilateral trade shall get themselves registered with the Directorate of Transit Trade, Peshawar or Quetta to avail the TAD facility subject to fulfillment of following requirements, namely:-
(a) An application for registration as per Appendix-IIIF;
(b) Attested copy of CNIC of the owner of the vehicle;
(c) Attested copy of registration book of the vehicle;
(d) A valid fitness certificate for the vehicle; and
(e) Undertaking on a stamp paper by the owner of the vehicle to the effect that he shall be responsible for safe transportation of export or import goods.";
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(m) in Appendix-IIIA, after the word "Passport", the words "or Tazkera" shall be added and after the word "goods", occurring for the second time, the words "and vehicle" shall be inserted; and
(n) for Appendix-IIIC, the following new Appendices shall be substituted, namely:-
"Appendix-IIIC
[see rule 482A(5)]
Logo of Country
Name of Authorized Authority
TEMPORARY ADMISSION DOCUMENT: VEHICLE LOG BOOK
VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBER: ________
| TAD No. | |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | |
| Valid up to |
| Details of Transport Operator | |
|---|---|
| Name of company | |
| License Number | |
| Contact & Cell No. | |
| Address |
| Details of Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Make/Manufacturer | |
| Model Year | |
| Colour | |
| Registration Number | |
| Engine Number | |
| Chassis/Frame Number |
| Picture of Vehicle: Front View Number Plate | Picture of Vehicle: Back View Number Plate |
|---|---|
| Name and Designation of Authorized Officer | Signature | Stamp |
|---|---|---|
Instructions:
- This document shall be kept in the vehicle and in possession of authorized driver at all times.
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- This TAD is non-transferable to any other vehicle.
- The driver and cleaner detailed on this vehicle shall have TAD-Pass.
- All entries shall be made in the Log Table overleaf and shall be authenticated by Authorized officer.
- This form is valid for multiple journeys with maximum 30 days for each journey.
TEMPORARY ADMISSION DOCUMENT: VEHICLE LOG BOOK
VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBER: ________
TAD LOG BOOK NUMBER: ________
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Appendix-IIID
[see rule 482A(5)]
Logo of Country
Name of Authorized Authority
TEMPORARY ADMISSION DOCUMENT: DRIVER PASS
| Details of Transport Operator | |
|---|---|
| Name of company | |
| License Number | |
| Contact & Cell No. | |
| Address |
| Detail of Driver | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Father's name | |
| Tazkera/CNIC No. | |
| Contact & Cell No. | |
| Address |
| Picture of Driver |
|---|
| Name and Designation of Authorized Officer | Signature | Stamp |
|---|---|---|
Instructions:
- This document shall be kept in possession of the driver at all times alongwith TAD of vehicle/Log Book.
- This document is non-transferable to any other driver.
- The driver's biometric (10 fingers) shall be captured by the authorities at the crossing point for ONLY ONE TIME.
- Further entry/exit shall be allowed through one thumb scan at the crossing point.
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Appendix-IIIE
[see rule 482A(5)]
Logo of Country
Name of Authorized Authority
TEMPORARY ADMISSION DOCUMENT: CLEANER PASS
| Details of Transport Operator | |
|---|---|
| Name of company | |
| License Number | |
| Contact & Cell No. | |
| Address |
| Detail of Cleaner | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Father's name | |
| Tazkera/CNIC No. | |
| Contact & Cell No. | |
| Address |
| Picture of Cleaner |
|---|
| Name and Designation of Authorized Officer | Signature | Stamp |
|---|---|---|
Instructions:
- This document shall be kept in possession of the cleaner at all times.
- This document is non-transferable to any other cleaner.
- The cleaner's biometric (10 fingers) shall be captured by the authorities at the crossing point for ONLY ONE TIME.
- Further entry/exit shall be allowed through one thumb scan at the crossing point.
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Appendix-IIIF
See rule 482(19A)
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSPORT OPERATORS FOR TEMPORARY ADMISSION DOCUMENT (TAD)
| Detail of the Owner/Applicant | |
|---|---|
| Name: | |
| Father's Name: | |
| Company Name: | |
| CNIC Number: | |
| Contact Number: | |
| Address: |
| Detail of Driver | |
|---|---|
| Name: | |
| Father's Name: | |
| CNIC Number: | |
| License Number: | |
| Contact Number: | |
| Address: |
| Detail of the Helper/Cleaner | |
|---|---|
| Name: | |
| Father's Name: | |
| CNIC Number: | |
| License Number: | |
| Contact Number: | |
| Address: |
| Detail of the Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Make/Model of Vehicle: | |
| Model: | |
| Colour: | |
| Plate/Registration No: | |
| Engine No: | |
| Chassis No: |
| Picture of Driver | Picture of Helper | Picture of Vehicle: Front View Number Plate | Picture of Vehicle: Back View Number Plate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature of Applicant |
|---|
| Name of the receiving Officer: | |
|---|---|
| Signature & Stamp |
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[File No.1(9)T&BT/2013]
(Rizwan Mahmood)
Secretary (Transit & Border Trade)
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