KARACHI: In a joint operation, the Collectorate of Customs, Appraisement (West), Karachi and the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi successfully intercepted an attempt to clear banned Indian-origin textile machinery through misdeclaration at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT).
The intercepted consignment, declared as a Chinese-origin “Textile Twisting Machine”, was imported from Jebel Ali, Dubai, by a Karachi-based textile firm via Goods Declaration No. KAPW-HC-62256 dated October 7, 2025.
The alert was triggered by the Risk Management System (RMS) 2.0, a new automated system developed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and currently under a test run at Karachi Port. Acting on the alert, the clearance collectorate flagged the consignment for physical inspection.
Upon detailed examination, officials found that the textile twisting machine, complete with 576 spindles and essential parts in semi-knocked down (SKD) condition, was actually of Indian origin, despite being declared as Chinese. Manufacturer plates and specification markings had been intentionally removed or defaced to conceal the true source.
The assessed value of the seized machinery stands at USD 85,107. Customs officials have now initiated legal proceedings for misdeclaration of origin, a violation of import restrictions on Indian goods.
This case highlights the efficacy of the upgraded RMS 2.0 in identifying fraudulent trade practices and reinforces the vigilance of Pakistan Customs against attempts to bypass import bans through third-country routing.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to ensuring compliance with national trade laws and curbing the illegal inflow of restricted goods into Pakistan.
