Customs Foil Attempt to Import Banned Indian-Origin Machinery at Karachi Port

In a joint operation, Customs Appraisement (West) Karachi and Customs Enforcement Karachi have intercepted a consignment of banned Indian-origin textile machinery that was misdeclared as Chinese equipment. The operation took place at the Karachi International Container Terminal after an alert was generated by the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) new Risk Management System (RMS 2.0), which is currently in its test phase at Karachi Port. According to FBR officials, the consignment was shipped via Jebel Ali, Dubai, and flagged for inspection by the upgraded RMS 2.0. Upon physical examination, customs officers discovered that the machinery was of Indian origin, with manufacturer markings deliberately removed to conceal its true source. The seized goods are valued at $85,107. Legal proceedings have been initiated against those involved in the attempted import. FBR spokespersons highlighted that this detection demonstrates both the vigilance of Pakistan Customs and the effectiveness of the new RMS 2.0 system in identifying high-risk shipments.