ISLAMABAD: The Customs Exports Section of the AFU Islamabad earned Rs 636.52 million during 15 days (1st May to 15th May) of Financial Year 2016-17 while it cleared export consignments of 1233 Goods Declarations (GDs).
According to Deputy Collector Tahir Khattak that mango season will start at end of May FY2016-17 whereas exports of leather, surgical goods and meat are on the peak. During said period of 15 days, the AFU earned handsome business from both sides as the Export Department processed 1029 GDs through WeBOC while it did 164 GDs through One Customs.
During the first 15 days of April FY16-17, the Exports Section earned business of Rs 839.567 million under both heads of WeBOC and One Customs. The performance of Exports Section remained above expectation during the first 15 days of April since the Exports Section processed 936 GDs whereas the Export Section did 783 GDs through WeBOC and 143 GDs processed by One Customs. The Exports Section received business through WeBOC valued Rs 839.097 million and through One Customs it got business valued Rs 2.5 million.
Regarding the performance of the first 09 months (July to March) FY2016-17, Dr. Tahir said 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 added that 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 the total consignments, above 50% earning consists of textile fabrics and garments. He further said the Customs Exports Section of the AFU entertained Rs 14963.85 million of 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 Exports Section of the AFU received more exports business of Rs 3.77 million than allocated target for January 2017.
During January FY2016-17, the Exports Section of AFU generated collection of Rs 1775.81 million against set target of Rs 1708.78 million.
