S.R.O.121(I)/2014, Islamabad, the 24th February, 2014.

Amendments in Customs Rules, 2001, Government of Pakistan (Revenue Division) Federal Board of Revenue **** Islamabad, the 24th February, 2014. NOTIFICATION (CUSTOMS) S.R.O.121(I)/2014.- 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, namely:- In the aforesaid Rules, under Chapter XXI, for the Sub-Chapter VII, the following shall be substituted, namely:- "Sub-Chapter VII Transit under Customs Computerized System 470. Scope.-The provisions of this sub-chapter shall be for the purposes of Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade, for processing of transit trade cargo under Customs Computerized System, to and from Afghanistan, namely:- (a) Afghan commercial cargo imported through Karachi Port, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Gawadar Port or Sost; (b) Afghan commercial cargo from Afghanistan to India through Wahga; (c) Afghan commercial cargo from Afghanistan to other countries; and (d) non-commercial cargo. 471. Definitions. - (1) In this sub-chapter, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (i) "Afghan transit group" means a section established in a Collectorate of Customs or in the Directorate General of Transit Trade specifically to handle the transit trade related affairs; (ii) "AT-GD" means the goods declaration filed electronically by the importer or his authorized Customs agent under these rules for cargo meant for transit to or from Afghanistan; (iii) "Bill of lading" means the document issued by shipping line containing details about the type, quantity, and destination of the goods; (iv) "Border stations" means Chaman, Torkham, Sost, Wahga and any other Customs station notified by the Board for the purposes of the Afghan Transit Trade; (v) "Bulk cargo" means heavy, oversize and bulk cargo (imported as non-containerized) cargo and includes both dry and liquid bulk cargo; (vi) "Cargo" means goods including vehicles; (vii) "Carriers" means legal or natural person responsible for the transport of cargo (goods including vehicles)by rail, road, either directly or by using a third…