Syed Kaleem Shah:Â
Quetta: The Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan, has granted a 60-day exemption from the Electronic Import Form (EIF) requirement for Non-Iranian Origin imported goods arriving via land routes.
The decision, approved by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, follows recommendations made during a January 27, 2025, meeting led by Additional Secretary (Trade Diplomacy).
According to an official notification signed by Deputy Secretary (Afghanistan, CEO & Cars) Muhammad Zubair Khan, importers can benefit from the exemption if their goods have a Master Bill of Lading (MBL) issued on or before October 31, 2024.
Customs clearing agents must present either the Master Bill of Lading or Iranian Customs records proving that the cargo arrived in Iran before October 31, 2024.
The exemption, welcomed by Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) leaders, was praised by Patron-in-Chief Haji Ghulam Farooq Khalji, President Haji Muhammad Ayub Marriani, and Senior Vice President Haji Akhtar Kakar.
They thanked Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Senate Functional Committee Chairman for Underdeveloped Areas, Agha Shahzaib Durrani, for facilitating thousands of stranded import containers.
Importers with pending shipments are urged to submit the required documents to Customs Collectorate for clearance. This decision is seen as a major relief for Balochistan’s business community, ensuring smoother trade operations and fulfilling prior commitments made to importers.
