ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended the rules regarding the temporary importation of vehicles to circumvent the misuse of carnet de-passage/temporary importation of vehicles by overseas Pakistanis, ARY News reported.
According to a statement, the FBR issued SRO 533 (I)/2023 amending the temporary importation of vehicles rules covered under Chapter VI of the Customs Rules 2001.
Under the new rules, the definition of the “tourist” has been updated and new provisions have been incorporated to strictly monitor carnet-related information through Pakistan Customs Computerized System and by keeping close liaison with Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
According to the new rules, the passport of the tourist will be flagged with the carnet documents for proper reconciliation of vehicles imported under the facility.
