{"id":5945,"date":"2024-12-09T21:27:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T21:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/?p=5945"},"modified":"2024-12-09T21:27:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T21:27:38","slug":"fbr-limits-travelers-goods-to-1200-updates-baggage-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/business\/fbr-limits-travelers-goods-to-1200-updates-baggage-rules\/5945\/","title":{"rendered":"FBR Limits Travelers&#8217; Goods to $1,200, Updates Baggage Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Web Desk<\/strong> &#8212; The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to restrict travelers arriving from abroad from bringing goods valued beyond $1,200. This decision, reflected in an FBR notification dated December 6, signifies changes to the Baggage Rules, 2006, under Section 219 of the Customs Act, 1969.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Updates to Baggage Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Definition of Commercial Quantity Revised<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously: Goods imported for trading or pecuniary gain, not for personal use or as a gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now: A value limit of $1,200 has been imposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mobile Phones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defined as commercial quantity if exceeding one device other than the phone in personal use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Penalties for Commercial Quantities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goods classified as commercial quantities will not be released, even upon payment of duty, taxes, and redemption fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public Feedback Invited<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Objections or suggestions regarding these amendments can be submitted to the FBR within seven days of the notification\u2019s publication in the official Gazette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This move aims to streamline import regulations and curb misuse of baggage allowances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Web Desk &#8212; The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to restrict travelers arriving from abroad from bringing goods valued beyond $1,200. This decision, reflected in an FBR notification dated December 6, signifies changes to the Baggage Rules, 2006, under Section 219 of the Customs Act, 1969. 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