FBR imposes new penalties for customs delays

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has announced new penalties for delays in customs procedures, effective from October 1, 2026. These new regulations, outlined in customs notification SRO 1346 of 2026, replace last year's penalties and aim to discourage prolonged storage at ports and ensure timely clearance of goods.

Importers who fail to file goods declarations for home consumption within 20 days of arrival will face fines of Rs25,000 per day, up to a maximum of Rs1 million. If goods are not removed from customs stations within five days of assessment completion, the penalty increases to Rs50,000 per day, also capped at Rs1 million. For exporters, consignments not loaded onto conveyance for export within 15 days of port entry will incur a daily fine of Rs5,000 for the next five days, rising to Rs15,000 per day thereafter, capped at Rs1 million.

These measures were introduced following a recent scam where a private company delayed filing goods declarations to gain an advantage. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the FBR to take corrective measures to prevent such actions in the future.

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