Pakistan Customs Tariff for HS Code 854442

Read the complete Fifth Schedule, including product-only provisions and Part VII miscellaneous rules. Exact code indexing is not a determination that other provisions do not apply.

The Second Schedule [(See section 3(14)] In the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969), FOR THE Fifth Schedule, the following shall be substituted, namely:- “THE FIFTH SCHEDULE [see section 18(1A)] Part-I Import of Plant, Machinery, Equipment and Apparatus, including Capital Goods for various industries/sectors Note: - For the purposes of this Part, the following conditions shall apply, besides the conditions as specified in column (5) of the Table below: - (i) the imported goods as are not listed in the locally manufactured items, notified through a Customs General Order issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) from time to time or, as the case may be, certified as such by the Engineering Development Board: Provided that the condition of “local manufacturing” shall not be applicable on import of machinery, equipment and other capital goods imported as plant for setting up of a new power unit of 25 MW and above duly certified by Ministry of Water and Power in respect of those power projects which are on IPP mode meant for supply of electricity to national grid; Provided further that condition of local manufacturing shall not be applicable for a period of three years, commencing on 1st July, 2018 and ending on 30th June, 2021, against Sr.No.12 of Table under Part-I of Fifth Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969, on import of machinery, equipment and other capital goods imported for new private transmission lines projects under the valid contract (s) or letter (s) of credit and the total C&F value of such imports for the project is US $ 50 million or above duly certified by the Ministry of Energy (Power Division); Provided further that condition of local manufacturing shall not be applicable against Sr. No.38 of the Table, on import of plant, machinery and equipment if imported by registered pharmaceutical manufacturers for their own use subject to NOC from Ministry of Health. Provided further that condition of local manufacturing shall not be applicable against Sr. No.15A and 29 of the Table. (ii) except for S. Nos. 1(H), 14, 20,21 and 22 of the Table, the Chief Executive, or the person next in hierarchy duly authorized by the Chief Executive or Head of the importing company shall certify in the prescribed manner and format as per Annex-A that the imported items are the company’s bona fide requirement. He shall furnish all relevant information online to Pakistan Customs Computerized System against a specific user ID and password obtained under section 155D of the Customs Act, 1969 IV of 1969). In already computerized Collectorates or Customs stations where the Pakistan Customs Computerized System is not operational, the Director Reforms and Automation or any other person authorized by the Collector in this behalf shall enter the requisite information in the Pakistan Customs Computerized System on daily basis, whereas entry of the data obtained from the customs stations which have not yet been computerized shall be made on weekly basis; (iii) in case of partial shipments of machinery and equipment for setting up a plant, the importer shall, at the time of arrival of first partial shipment, furnish complete details of the machinery, equipment and components required for the complete plant, duly supported by the contract, lay out plan and drawings; (iv) For "Respective Headings" entries in column (3) of the Table against which more than one rate of customs duty has been mentioned in column (4), the rate of 0%, 3% or 11% shall be applicable only for such goods which are chargeable to 0%, 3% or 11% duty respectively under the First Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969. In all such type of entries, a maximum concessionary rate (i.e. 5%, 10% or 15%) has also been mentioned in column (4) of each entry which shall be applicable on the goods which are subject to any of the all remaining higher duty slab rates under the First Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969. Explanation I.– In entries where customs duty rates 0%, 3% and 5% have been mentioned in column (4), the rate 0% or 3% shall be applicable only for such goods which are chargeable to 0% or 3% duty respectively under First Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969. Whereas for all higher slabs (11%, 16%, 20% and above) concessionary rate of 5% shall be applicable. 2 Explanation II. – In entries where customs duty rates 3%, 5% have been mentioned in column (4), the rate 3% shall be applicable only for such goods which are chargeable to 3% duty under First Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969. Whereas for all higher slabs (11%, 16%, 20% and above) concessionary rate of 5% shall be applicable. Explanation III. – In entries where customs duty rates 0%, 3%, 10% have been mentioned in column (4), the rate 0% or 3% shall be applicable only for such goods which are chargeable to 0% or 3% duty respectively under First Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969. Whereas for all higher slabs (11%, 16%, 20% and above) concessionary rate of 10% shall be applicable. Explanation IV. – In entries where customs duty rates 0%, 3%, 11%, 15% have been mentioned in column (4), the rate 0%, 3% or 11% shall be applicable only for such goods which are chargeable to 0%, 3% or 11% duty respectively under First Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969. Whereas for all higher slabs (16%, 20% and above) concessionary rate of 15% shall be applicable.; and (v) Goods imported temporarily for projects under serial numbers 9, 10, 11 and 12, if not re-exported on the conclusion of the project, may be allowed retention or transfer after conclusion of the project, from one company or project to another entitled company or project, with prior approval of the Board, against payment of 0.25% surcharge on C&F value of the goods for each year of retention, besides payment of duties and taxes, chargeable, if any. Explanation. - Capital Goods mean any plant, machinery, equipment, spares and accessories, classified in Chapters 84, 85 or any other chapter of the Pakistan Customs Tariff, required for- (a) the manufacture or production of any goods, and includes refractory bricks and materials required for setting up a furnace, catalysts, machine tools, packaging machinery and equipment, refrigeration equipment, power generating sets and equipment, instruments for testing, research and development, quality control, pollution control and the like; and (b) use in mining, agriculture, fisheries, animal husbandry, floriculture, horticulture, livestock, cool chain, dairy, poultry industry, IT sector, storage, communication and infrastructure development of SEZs by Zone Developer. TABLE

Table E (Diagnostic Kits/Equipment) [Omitted] Part-III Raw Materials/Inputs for Poultry and Textile Sector; Other Goods The imports under this part shall be subject to following conditions, besides the conditions specified in the Table given below namely: - (i) the designated/authorized person of the following Ministries, or as the case may be, companies shall furnish all relevant information as detailed in the table below on line to the Customs Computerized System, accessed through the unique users identifier obtained under section 155D of the Customs Act, 1969, along with the password thereof, namely: - (a) Ministry of Industries, Production and Special Initiatives, in case of imported goods specified against serial numbers 24of Table; (b) M/s Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd, in case of imported goods specified against serial number 35 of Table; (c) Ministry of National Food Security and Research, in case of goods, specified against serial number 24 and 29 of Table; (ii) Omitted. (iii) in already computerized Collectorates and Custom-stations where the Customs Computerized System is not yet operational, the Director Reforms and Automation or any other authorized officer shall feed the requisite information about clearance/release of goods under this notification in the Customs Computerized System on daily basis, and the data obtained from the Custom-stations, which have not yet been computerized, on weekly basis. Table

Part-IV Imports of Machinery and Equipment for Textile Sector TABLE

Explanation: - For the purpose of this Part the expression “excluding those manufactured locally” means the goods which are not included in the list of locally manufactured goods specified in General Order issued by the Federal Board of Revenue or as the case may be, certified as such by the Engineering Development Board. Part-V (Omitted vide Finance Act, 2023) Part-V(A) Import of Electric Vehicles (EV) CBU & their Parts Under Electric Vehicle Policy 2020 TABLE-I [For 2-3 Wheelers, 4-Wheelers & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (CBUs)]

Explanation: - For the purpose of this Part the expression “excluding those manufactured locally” means the goods which are not included in the list of locally manufactured goods specified in General Order issued by the Federal Board of Revenue or as the case may be, certified as such by the Engineering Development Board. Part-V (Omitted vide Finance Act, 2023) Part-V(A) Import of Electric Vehicles (EV) CBU & their Parts Under Electric Vehicle Policy 2020 TABLE-I [For 2-3 Wheelers, 4-Wheelers & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (CBUs)] TABLE-II [For CKD & EV Specific Parts]

Explanation: - For the purpose of this Part the expression “excluding those manufactured locally” means the goods which are not included in the list of locally manufactured goods specified in General Order issued by the Federal Board of Revenue or as the case may be, certified as such by the Engineering Development Board. Part-V (Omitted vide Finance Act, 2023) Part-V(A) Import of Electric Vehicles (EV) CBU & their Parts Under Electric Vehicle Policy 2020 TABLE-I [For 2-3 Wheelers, 4-Wheelers & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (CBUs)] TABLE-III [Miscellaneous]

Part-V(B) Import of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (CBUs) Under Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP) 2021-26 TABLE-I

Part-V(B) Import of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (CBUs) Under Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP) 2021-26 TABLE-I TABLE-II Import of Parts for Hybrid Vehicles Under Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP) 2021-26

Part V(C) Import of Agricultural Tractors TABLE

Part-VI Imports of Aviation Related Goods i.e. Aircrafts and Parts etc. by Airline Companies/Industry under National Aviation Policy 2023 Note: - For the purposes of this Part, the following conditions shall apply besides the conditions as specified in column (5) of the Table below: - (i) The exemption shall be admissible to Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Companies (MROs) and Aircraft Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) duly authorized by the Defence Division, and the Airline Companies having valid registration and license from the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority under the Pakistan Civil Aviation Act, 2023 duly shared with the Customs Computerized System or Pakistan Single Window to the effect that the intending importer is operating in the country or intends to operate in the country in the airline sector; 55 (ia) The list of imported items is duly approved by the Pakistan Airports Authority, Defence Division, Government of Pakistan for every consignment imported by MRO or AMO in line with Policy Framework approved by the Government of Pakistan; (ii) The Chief Executive, or the person next in hierarchy duly authorized by the Chief Executive or Head of the importing Company shall certify that the imported goods/items are the company's bonafide requirement and shall be used for the purpose as defined/notified by the Defence Division, Government of Pakistan under the Aviation Policy. The importer shall declare all relevant information to the Customs while claiming exemption regarding genuineness of the claim through Customs computerized system or Pakistan single window; and (iii) In case of deviation from the above stipulations, the Collector of Customs shall initiate proceedings for recovery of duty and taxes under the relevant laws. TABLE

Part-VII Miscellaneous [Omitted] Part-VIII Imports of specific Goods allowed at Joint Border Sustenance Markets In order to ensure smooth functioning and operationalization of Border Markets in specific border areas, the imports under this part shall be subject to following conditions, namely. - (i) Border markets will be functional for two days each week and total allowance per day for the visitor will be $100. (ii) The Customs Value of imported goods will be displayed for ascertaining the admissible quantities of imported goods. (iii) The visitor will purchase goods from any category up to US $50 on concessional rate of leviable duty/taxes as mentioned in column (4) of the Table. (iv) In case, a visitor chooses to purchase goods of value more than $50 from a specific category, it will be considered as commercial quantity being liable to duty/taxes on statutory rates. (v) The Customs staff posted at the border market will make an entry via electronic system for the goods purchased by the visitor on the prescribed format as notified by the Board. (vi) A system generated receipt will be issued to the visitor bearing his Name & CNIC No. by the Custom Officer in respect of goods purchased along with payable Customs Duty. Table

Part-II Import of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Excipients/Chemicals, Drugs, Packing Material/ Raw Materials for Packing and Diagnostic Kits and Equipment, Components and other Goods The Imports under this part shall be subject to following conditions, namely. - (i). The active pharmaceutical ingredients, Excipients /chemicals, packing material and raw material for packing shall be imported only for in-house use in the manufacture of specified pharmaceutical substances, as approved by the Drug Regulatory Agency of Pakistan. (ii). The requirement for active pharmaceutical ingredients and Excipients/chemicals, drugs as specified in Table A, B & C, shall be determined by the Drug Regulatory Agency of Pakistan; (iii). The requirement for packing materials/raw materials for packing, as specified in Table-D, shall be determined by Input Output Coefficient Organization; (iv). The designated/authorized representative person of Drug Regulatory Agency of Pakistan shall furnish all relevant information, as set out in this part, online to the Customs computerized system, accessed through the unique user identifier obtained under section 155 d of the Customs Act 1969, along with the password thereof. (v). For "Respective Headings" entries in column (3) of the Table against which two rates of customs duty 3% and 5% have been mentioned in Column (4), the rate of 3% shall be applicable only for such goods which are chargeable to 3% duty under the First Schedule to the Customs Act 1969. Table A Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)