The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a complete ban on bringing goods in commercial quantities under the guise of personal use or gifts.
A notification was issued detailing amendments to the Baggage Rules 2006, aimed at curbing the misuse of the baggage scheme for financial gain.
Under the revised rules, items valued over $1,200 brought from abroad will now be classified as commercial trade. Such goods will not be cleared, even if duties, taxes, or fines are paid, and will instead be confiscated.
For mobile phones, passengers traveling to Pakistan will be allowed to bring only one phone for personal use. Any additional phones will be seized and will not be cleared under any circumstances.
The FBR clarified that these measures are designed to stop individuals from importing commercial quantities of goods under the pretense of personal use or gifts.
The FBR has also invited suggestions or feedback on the proposed amendments to the Baggage Rules 2006 within seven days. Submissions made after the deadline will not be considered.
