The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced new restrictions barring international travelers from bringing goods exceeding a value of $1,200 into Pakistan, according to a notification issued on December 6. The changes, proposed under Section 219 of the Customs Act, 1969, amend the Baggage Rules, 2006.
The revised rules redefine “commercial quantity” as goods valued above $1,200 or quantities not intended for personal use or gifting. A specific restriction has also been imposed on mobile phones, allowing passengers to carry only one phone for personal use, with additional devices falling under the “commercial quantity” category.
The new regulation stipulates that goods exceeding the permitted limit will not be released, even upon payment of duty, taxes, or fines. This policy aims to curb the misuse of personal baggage allowances for trading purposes.
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The FBR has invited objections or suggestions regarding the updated rules, requiring submissions within seven days of the notification’s publication in the official Gazette.
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