Islamabad: Customs officials in Karachi successfully intercepted an attempt to import banned Indian-origin textile machinery, marking a significant enforcement action aimed at preventing the unauthorized entry of restricted goods into the country.

The joint operation by the Collectorate of Customs, Appraisement (West) and the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement in Karachi led to the detection of a container at the Karachi International Container Terminal. The consignment was declared as containing Chinese-origin ‘Textile Twisting Machine’ imported from Jebel Ali, Dubai, by a Karachi-based textile manufacturer under Goods Declaration No. KAPW-HC-62256 dated October 7, 2025.

The new Risk Management System RMS 2.0, currently in its test phase at Karachi Port, flagged the consignment for potential misdeclaration of origin. Following the alert, customs officials marked the container for physical examination.

Upon inspection, it was revealed that the machines were, in fact, of Indian origin, despite being declared as Chinese. The shipment included new Textile Twisting Machines with 576 spindles and all necessary accessories, imported in a Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) condition. Further examination showed that the manufacturer’s plates and specification markings had been tampered with to obscure the true origin.

Legal proceedings have been initiated for misdeclaration of origin, with the assessed value of the goods amounting to $85,107. This case highlights the vigilance of customs authorities in identifying and preventing the importation of Indian goods via transshipment ports, showcasing the effectiveness of the enhanced Risk Management System developed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).