LAHORE: Directorate of Customs Post Clarence has summoned M/s Khyber China Trading Company in duty and tax evasion of Rs 167, 327 on the import of tarpaulin.
According to the details, PCA Lahore observed that the import clearances data against HS Code 6306.1210 effected from various Model Customs Collectorate during the calendar years. 2012 and 2013 revealed that inadmissible concession of sales tax and value added sales tax under the SRO 1125()/2011 dated 31.12.2011, wrongfully availed on the import of tarpaulin i.e. sun shedding which is specifically excluded from that ambit of said SRO and hence was not entitled for such benefit under the said SRO.
It has been observed that importer had imported various consignments consisting of tarpaulin and got it cleared under PCT heading 6306.1210 with inadmissible concession under SRO 1125(I/201 1, dated 31.12.2011. Hence, it was said that the importers have short paid an amount Rs 167, 327 sales tax, additional sales tax and income tax due to wrongful, concession under the SRO I 125(D/2011 dated 31.12.2011.
The importer was asked to pay above mentioned short paid amount of duty/ taxes within 10 days of receipt of this letter positively.
