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What is an Import Declaration/Bill of Entry?
Documents And Formalities For Import Enquiry by NBR Customs | 16/05/16 at 2:30 pm Reply from NEP | 16/05/16 at 2:30 pm

Under section 79 of the Customs Act, 1969, imported goods require an Import Declaration/Bill of Entry (B/E) to be lodged with Customs so that the…

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What Documents are needed to be submitted along with a Bill of Entry/Import Declaration?
Documents And Formalities For Import Enquiry by NBR Customs | 16/05/16 at 2:31 pm Reply from NEP | 16/05/16 at 2:31 pm

Following documents are to be enclosed with the Import Declaration or B/E:Invoice;Packing List;Bill of Lading/Air Way Bill/House Air Way Bill/Truck Receipt/Railway Receipt (as applicable);Letter of…

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What are IM 4 and IM 7? What purpose they are used for?
Documents And Formalities For Import Enquiry by NBR Customs | 16/05/16 at 2:37 pm Reply from NEP | 16/05/16 at 2:37 pm

These are the different CPCs (Customs Procedure Codes) used for Customs assessment and clearance under the automated ASYCUDA World system. IM 4 CPC is used for…

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What formalities does an importer need to complete to clear imported fruits, vegetables, seeds, nursery…
Documents And Formalities For Import Enquiry by NBR Customs | 16/05/16 at 2:37 pm Reply from NEP | 16/05/16 at 2:37 pm

In the case of general import of animals, plants and plant products, quarantine conditions are applicable under paragraph 26(41) of Import Policy Order, 2015-2018. Again,…

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What documents are needed (formalities to be completed) to import milk products including baby food?
Documents And Formalities For Import Enquiry by NBR Customs | 16/05/16 at 2:40 pm Reply from NEP | 16/05/16 at 2:40 pm

Documents needed or Formalities to be completed in the case of import of all kinds of milk food products including baby food with fat contents…

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What is the procedure for submitting or lodging an application to get duty drawback on…
Refunds And Duty Drawback Enquiry by NBR Customs | 26/05/16 at 9:26 am Reply from NEP | 26/05/16 at 9:26 am

A person can lodge an application with the Duty Drawback and Exemption (DEDO) office in the prescribed form, known as Musak-22. Following documents will have…

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How will food items imported as relief goods by the Government be cleared from Customs?
Documents And Formalities For Import Enquiry by NBR Customs | 16/05/16 at 2:38 pm Reply from NEP | 16/05/16 at 2:38 pm

The conditions for import of food items as relief goods by the government are set under SRO No. 61-Law/92/1444/Cus, dated 17 March, 1992.  A certificate…

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What are the products on which drawback is allowed by the Government?
Refunds And Duty Drawback Enquiry by NBR Customs | 26/05/16 at 9:36 am Reply from NEP | 26/05/16 at 9:36 am

The list of products on which the exporters may claim duty drawback from the Duty Exemption and Drawback Office (DEDO) and on which duty drawback…

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What special formality needs to be followed to open L/C in order to import plant…
Documents And Formalities For Import Enquiry by NBR Customs | 16/05/16 at 2:40 pm Reply from NEP | 16/05/16 at 2:40 pm

In order to open a Letter of Credit (L/C) to import plant and plant products, a valid import permit has to be obtained beforehand from…

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What is the time limit to apply for duty drawback by diplomats? (Mainly VAT paid…
Refunds And Duty Drawback Enquiry by NBR Customs | 26/05/16 at 9:25 am Reply from NEP | 26/05/16 at 9:25 am

As per the Value Added Tax Act 1991, and section 39 of the Customs Act, 1969, in order to get duty drawback, diplomatic missions will…

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