A breakthrough in negotiations between customs authorities and traders has actually caused a temporary exemption from the Certificate of Origin requirement for choose Afghan imports, alleviating a growing trade bottleneck at the Torkham border.Customs Collector Azood Mehdi confirmed that the agreement was reached after efficient conversations with a delegation representing Afghan products importers.Under Pakistan’& rsquo; s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) guidelines, the Certificate of Origin is generally necessary for all imports from Afghanistan to verify the provenance of items.
An unique waiver has now been approved till June 30, 2025, for specific commodities.The exemption uses to imports into Pakistan of cotton, beans, coal, and soapstone—-- categories that have faced considerable disturbance due to non-compliance with documentation requirements.Prior to the exemption, 667 cargo cars bring these goods were held at the Torkham crossing due to the absence of the certificate.Under the new plan, these consignments will be cleared on the basis of a written affidavit provided by traders, serving as a short-lived alternative for the Certificate of Origin.
This measure is valid just up until the June 30 due date, after which strict enforcement of FBR documentation guidelines will resume.Mehdi highlighted that the waiver is a one-time relief procedure and advised traders to ensure complete compliance going forward.
“& ldquo; This choice shows our dedication to help with trade while supporting regulative requirements,” & rdquo; he said.The post Pakistan grants temporary relief on certificate of origin for Afghan imports initially appeared on TINS News|Afghanistan News.