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APPENX �E OF TRADE POLICY 2005-06
NOTIFIED VIDE S.R.O.734( I )/2005, dated 21.07.2005

APPENDIX-E
(See paragraph 8)

THE PERSONAL BAGGAGE, TRANSFER OF RESIDENCE AND GIFT SCHEMES (IMPORT OF VEHICLES) RULES, 2005.

1. Definitions.-In this Appendix, unless the subject or context signifies otherwise.-
�vehicle� means passenger car, bus, van, trucks, pick ups including 4X4 vehicles;
�Earning Certificate� means a certificate issued by an authorized officer of Pakistan Embassy, Consulate or Mission abroad (including Honorary Consulate) in the form at Annex-I;
�Family� means parents, sister, brother, husband, wife and children whether married or not, but excluding children under eighteen years of age;
�Gift Undertaking� means a certificate issued by an authorized officer of Pakistan Embassy, Consulate or Mission abroad (including Honorary Consulate) in the form at Annex-II;
�Last Two years� for the purpose of eligibility to import or gift another car, means a period of seven hundred days from the date on which Bill of Entry for the last import under this Order was filed; and
�Pakistan National� means a citizen of Pakistan residing abroad and includes a person having dual nationality and a foreign national of Indo-Pakistan origin or foreign national holding Pakistani origin card ; but does not include minors.
2. Eligibility.- (1) Subject to the conditions stipulated here-under Pakistan Nationals are eligible to import or gift a vehicle:
Provided that students receiving remittance from Pakistan; non-earning members of families of the Pakistan national and those who have imported, gifted or received a vehicle during the last two years are not eligible.
(2). Vehicles may be imported as personal baggage or on Transfer of Residence or gifted.
3. Conditions of Import.-(1) Vehicles up to three years old shall be allowed to be imported under Gift and Personal Baggage Schemes. This condition shall however not apply to the vehicles imported under Transfer of Residence Scheme .
(1) Minimum stay abroad for import as personal baggage shall be 180 days within the last seven months preceding the date of application.
(2) Minimum stay abroad requirement for gifting a vehicle or importing under transfer of residence shall be at least 700 days during the past three years.
(3) A vehicle may be gifted only to a family member normally resident in Pakistan.
(4) In case of transfer of residence, the applicant shall upon his arrival submit written declaration in duplicate to the Customs who shall return one copy, duly acknowledged, to the applicant.
(5) In case of cars with engine capacity of 1800 cc and above and 4 x 4 vehicle in new condition to be imported either under personal baggage or under gift scheme, the duty and taxes will be paid out of foreign exchange arranged by Pakistan nationals themselves or local recipient supported by bank encashment certificate showing conversion of foreign remittance to local currency.
( 6 ) A motorcycle or scooter shall be allowed to be imported upon transfer of residence provided that there shall be no entitlement to import a vehicle and the same conditions shall apply mutates mutants, as are applicable to import a vehicle
(7) Agricultural tractors, bulldozers, laser land levelers and combined harvesters will also be allowed under gift, baggage and transfer of residence schemes subject to the same conditions as applicable for import of vehicles, excluding the requirement of registration. However, import thereof under gift scheme will be allowed once every year.
4. Procedure for import:- (1) Personal baggage: Application as per form CR-PB/G (Annex.III) accompanied with the following documents namely;-
a) Purchase receipt;
b) Bill of Lading dated not later than 120 days from the date of arrival in Pakistan of the applicant; and
c) Attested photocopy of passport or Pakistan Origin Card (original passport or Pakistan Origin Card required .to be checked by customs at the time of clearance).
(2) Gift Scheme: Application as per form CR-PB/G (Annex-III), accompanied with the following documents namely:-
a) gift undertaking, not more than six months old;
b) NIC of donee;
c) purchase receipt;
d) Bill of Lading (showing name and address of consignee);
e) attested photocopy of passport or Pakistan Origin Card; and
f) earning certificate.
(3) Transfer of residence: Application as per form CR-TR (Annex-IV), accompanied with the following documents:
( a ) purchased receipt;
( b ) attested photocopy of passport or Pakistan Origin Card (original passport or Pakistan Origin Card may be required to be checked by the customs at the time of clearance);
( c ) valid driving licence;
( d ) Bill of Lading (dated not later than 120 days from the date of arrival of applicant; and
( e ) Declaration given to the Customs upon arrival.
(3) Transfer of residence: Applic
5. Import of cars by non-privileged foreign nationals and restrictions on sale of such cars.- A non privileged foreign national who comes to Pakistan on a specific contract of service with any local or foreign firm or with a Government or semi-Government authority in Pakistan can bring a car as personal baggage.

6. Permission to re-export the vehicles brought in contravention of this Order.-Where a vehicle is brought into Pakistan by a Pakistani national in contravention of this Order, he may be permitted to re-export such vehicle:

Provided that where the importer brings such vehicle against fake or forged documents, he shall, in addition to the confiscation of the vehicle, be liable to such other penalty as may be imposed under any law for the time being in force.
Annex-I


EARNING CERTIFICATE

APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF CETIFICATE IN RESPECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING/SAVINGS BY PAKISTANI NATIONALS FOR IMPORT OF MOTOR VEHICLES INTO PAKISTAN

(To be filled in by the applicant and submitted to the Pakistan Diplomatic Mission in triplicate)

Name of the applicant�����������������.. ��������������������������.

Occupation of the applicant while outside Pakistan (if employed, state name and address of employer and exact designation or nature of work���������������������
���������������������������
���������������������������

Address of the application during his stay abroad.

Pakistan Passport No�����date of issue��������Place of issue�����. Issued by�����������..

Date of last departure from Pakistan ������������

Date of intended departure from foreign country for Pakistan��

Details of income/legitimate earnings abroad on account of wages,
salaries and all allowances, etc. duly supported by the original documents/evidence;




PARTICULARS____________________________________AMO UNT

Gross total: ����������..
Less taxes paid to Foreign Govt. ��������������������..

Less Board and Lodging expenses @ ST. or $ per day.
For��������������������
Days�������������������

($ 5 per day for immigrant Labour and 10 per day for others)

Net savings ���������������.
A______ (B+C)


Particulars of motor vehicle to be imported into Pakistan;
( i ) Make������������ Year and model���������
(ii) Value (C&F)���������������������

9. Proof of payment;
( i ) company�s or dealer�s original receipt������������.
(ii) Whether paid in cash or by cheque �������������..

Date�����������. Signature���������.

CERTIFICATE

(To be issued by the Pakistan Diplomatic Mission)
1. This is to certify that from the documents and evidence produced by Mr/Mrs/Miss��������..����������..
his/her/total income by legitimate earnings during his/her stay in���� �����������������������������..
From���������. To ����������� has been calculated as under:-
( i ) Gross income�����..(in words)��������.
�����������������������.
(ii) Net savings after deduction of taxes, board and lodging expenses @ $ 10/5 per day for ���.��days��.��
(in words)�������������������.. �����������������������..
2. The documents on which this certificate is based are annexed herewith for presentation to the Authority alongwith the certificate at the time of applying for issue of import permission.
3. Also certified that it has been made clear to the applicant that the issue of the certificate does not in any way imply any commitment on the part of the Authority to issue the import permission, which shall be governed by the rules and Regulations in force at the time of filling of complete application with them.
4. The certificate is valid for six months for presentation to the Authority along with applications on Annex-III and other documents prescribed therein.

Signature���������.
Date���������� (Name of the official in block letters)

Designation ������������..

Place�������������.Seal of the Mission. �����


Annex-II
GIFT UNDERTAKING


(To be executed by a Pakistani national for the purpose of gift of motor car to a member of his family in Pakistan)

I���������.Son/daughter of���..������.. resident����������of��������declare as under:-

( i ) that I proceeded abroad on �������������
and I have completed two years stay abroad on����� ������������������������
(ii) that I propose to send a car as gift to my�������...
(state relationship) who is living permanently in Pakistan at the following address:-
(Name)��������������������...
(Full address)������������������. ������������������������
(Age) ���������������������.
(in case of son/daughter).
(iii) that I have not imported a car for myself or for any member of my family during the past two years.
(iv) that I shall not import another car within a period of two years even if I return within this period on retirement or transfer;
(v) that the car is not being gifted to a minor;
(vi) Details of my Passport are as under;
No. ������������Date of issue���������������
Place of issue������.issued by��������
(vii) that the car will be/has been purchased out of my own earning outside Pakistan.
Signature �������..
Name ���������
(in block letters)
(Full Address(abroad)��..
������������
Dated��������.
Certified that the above declaration/undertaking has been executed and signed by Mr./Mrs./Miss. �����������������.. who is residing at the following address, before me:-
�������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������

2. The statement at ( i ), (iii), (vi) and (vii) have been verified by me. The undersigned has further verified that the applicant did not visit Pakistan for a period of more than 60 days at a time during the last two years. This certificate which is being issued in quadruplicate under the instructions of the Ministry of Commerce is valid for six months for presentation to the Authority along with application on Annex-III and other documents prescribed therein.

Place������. Signature��������

Date ����������. Name

Enclosures �������. Seal of Pakistan Mission
�����������.
Annex-III
FROM CR-PB/G


APPLICATION TO IMPORT VEHICLE FOR PERSONAL
USE OR AS GIFT TO A FAMILY MEMBER IN PAKISTAN:

__________________
Please tick ( ? )

Gift

Personal use
___________________

(To be filled in by the applicant and submitted to the Authority in Pakistan)



1. Name of applicant and full designation �����������

2. Nationality of applicant �����������������

3. Address in Pakistan ������������������..

4. Date of last departure from Pakistan ������������

5. Date of arrival in Pakistan ����������������

6. Purpose and period of stay abroad �������������

7. Particulars of the motor vehicles(s) brought or imported by the applicant or his family member in Pakistan, during the last two years;
__________________________________________________ ______________


Import Permission
S. No. Make Model Value C&F When
Imported No. Date Import Permission issuing Authority


8. Particulars of the motor vehicle for which import permission is required.


Date of Purchase Make year Chassis No. Engine No. R. Left Hand drive Regd. No.
if any Value C & F



9 Documents attached. I attach, tick ( ? )
( i ) Earning Certificate from Pakistan Diplomatic
Mission

(ii) Passport No�����.. Date of Issue��������
Place of issue ������������������
Issued by��������������������

(iii) Purchase receipt of vehicle (with photocopy)
( i ) Payment made by;
( a ) Cheque No����� date����on����.
( b ) Bank Draft No���.date��issued by����.
(ii) Order placed on���������������..

@(iv) Shipping documents (Invoice and Bill of lading showing pre-payment of freight).

@(v) Car Registration Book No�����Date of issue���������
Place of issue���������issued by�������������..

@(vi) Declaration/Undertaking incorporating the condition for
Gifting of a car to family.

@(vii) Original copy of Carnet �de-Passage or Triptyque issued
by���������� on ����������

@(viii) No objection certificate from Carnet or the Triptyque issuing authority of retention of car in Pakistan.

@(ix) Car examination report by Land Customs on port of entry in Pakistan.

@ ( x ) Registration Office in Pakistan where car will be registered

(xi) Declaration:

I do hereby solemnly declare that ---

( A ) The car is to be imported on my personal account and not on account of any company or business concern.


@ Where applicable.


FORM CR-TR


APPLICATION TO IMPORT A VEHICLE UNDER TRANSFER OF RESIDENCE SCHEME

(to be filled in by the applicant and submitted to the Authority in Pakistan)

1. Name of applicant and Profession �������������

2. Nationality of applicant �����������������

3. Address in Pakistan ������������������.

4. Date of last departure from Pakistan������������

5. Date of arrival in Pakistan ����������������

6. Particulars of the major vehicle(s)brought or imported by the applicant in Pakistan, during the last two year;


S. No. Make Model C&F Value Import Permit
When imported No. Date
Import Permit issuing Authority


7. Particulars of the motor vehicle for which import permission is required.Date of Purchase Make/Year Chassis No. Engine No. Regd. No. Value C&F

8. Documents attached. I attach, tick ( ? )

1. Earning Certificate duly signed by the Pakistan Mission Abroad;

Passport No������..Date of issue�������

Place of Issue������������������

Issued by��������������������

Purchase receipt of vehicle (with photo-copy)

Shipping documents (Invoice and Bill of Lading showing pre-shipment of freight).

Car Registration Book No�����.Date of issue ��..

Declaration/Undertaking incorporating the conditions for bringing the car under T.R.

Car examination report in case of entry by land customs on the port of entry in Pakistan.

Registration Office in Pakistan where car will be registered��������������������

Valid driving license N����..date of issue�����

Place of Issue����.. issued by ���������..

Declaration:

I do hereby solemnly declare that-

( a ) The car is to be imported on my personal account and not on account of any company or business.

*Where ever applicable.