FBR restricts foreign travelers from bringing goods worth over $1,200

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced new regulations under the baggage scheme, restricting travellers from bringing commercial quantities of goods into Pakistan.

According to the new guidelines, any goods exceeding a value of $1,200 will be classified as commercial trade items and subject to strict regulations.

The FBR has drafted amendments to the Baggage Rules of 2006 and is currently soliciting feedback from stakeholders.

A seven-day window for submissions has been provided, with any feedback received after the deadline being disregarded.

If no major changes are suggested within the timeframe, the new regulations will be implemented through a gazette notification.

Under the revised rules, passengers will be allowed to bring only one mobile phone for personal use. Any additional phones will be confiscated.

The FBR clarified that passengers bringing goods worth over $1,200 will be required to pay applicable duties, taxes, and penalties in order to clear the items.

The objective of these new regulations is to curb the practice of importing commercial goods under the guise of personal luggage and to enhance transparency and control over what enters the country.