ISLAMABAD: The Exports Section of the Customs Air Freight Unit (AFU) Islamabad earned Rs839.567million during 1st to 15th of April of Financial Year (FY) 2016-17. The Exports Section did the above said business under both heads of WeBOC and One Customs.
According to Dr. Tahir Iqbal, Deputy Collector AFU Exports at Islamabad Airport, the performance of the Export Section has been above expectation as during the first 15 days of current month of April, the Exports Section processed 936 Goods Deceleration (GD) whereas the Exports Section processed 783 GDs through WeBOC and 143 GDs processed by the One Customs.
The Exports Section earned business through WeBOC valued Rs839.097million and it earned business valued Rs02.5million through One Customs.
During nine months (July to March) of current Financial Year 2016-17, the Exports Section entertained about 19,002 Goods Declarations (GDs). The main goods exported to different European and Middle East countries comprise textile fabrics, fresh fruits and vegetables, leather goods, surgical instruments and sports goods. He said the GD Registration Section recorded 08 to 10 GDs on daily basis.
During the first nine months of FY2016-17, the exports of textile garments were on the rise as compared to other items. Out of total consignments, above 50% earning consists of textile fabrics and garments, Dr. Tahir said.
He said the Customs Exports Section of the AFU entertained Rs14963.85million export business during seven months from July to January FY16-17. The AFU Exports Section processed 16,618 Goods Declarations during seven months from July to January. The Customs Export Section of the AFU received more exports business of Rs3.77million than the assigned target of January 2017.
During January FY2016-17, the Exports Section of the AFU generated collection of Rs1775.81million against the set target of Rs1708.78million.
