KARACHI: The exporters have raised their deep concern on the procedures at terminals due to which they are facing multiple problems.
One of the exporters on condition of anonymity told Customs Today that the terminal operators were charging scanner charges from the exporters, despite the fact that no scanner has been installed so far at the terminals.
He further informed that frequent delays have occurred in the issuance of user ID/password for the customs agents and exporters by the preventive staffers of FBR posted at different gates.
He further said that the Risk Management System (RMS) was not properly implemented on the LCL exports, adding that unnecessary contravention reports are being made in those cases where no revenue loss to the government was being occurred.
Giving his suggestions for improving exports, he said that FBR should take initiative towards the establishment of help desk at every exporting station, comprising PRAL and Pakistan Customs staffers, who are operating the system round the clock.
Dealers’ bank should be linked on-line with WeBOC, computerised system for verification of Form-E, he added.
He further said that the selection of shipping companies in the system should be done in alphabetical order and shipping companies should be registered at terminals.
