EPZ Risalpur consignment: Rs277m misdeclaration case uncovered

KARACHI: Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi, has uncovered a misdeclaration case involving a consignment worth about Rs277 million destined for the Export Processing Zone (EPZ), Risalpur.

According to the Directorate Media Pakistan Customs, the fraud came to light during physical examination of goods imported by EPZ registered unit in Risalpur.

The inspection found major discrepancies between the declared and actual goods. The importer had declared the consignment as artificial flowers, machine parts and spray.

However, physical examination confirmed the presence of load cells, perfumes and cosmetics in the consignment, pointing to a deliberate attempt to get around customs laws through false declaration.

The company is registered with EPZ Risalpur as a manufacturer-cum-exporter of artificial flowers and plants and had filed TP GD in Karachi for transshipment of the goods to the zone.

Furthermore it said that the goods are valued at around Rs277 million, and the attempted evasion of duties and taxes amounting to roughly Rs108 million.

Consequently, a case is being registered and contravention proceedings are also in progress.

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