The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced strict action against terminal operators failing to meet minimum regulatory standards, including possible suspension or cancellation of their registration. This applies to sea ports, off-dock terminals, dry ports, and land border stations operating under the Customs Computerized System (CCS).

According to Customs General Order (CGO) No. 7 of 2025, issued under Rule 548 of the Customs Rules, 2001, terminal operators must comply with the minimum requirements laid out in Rule 554. These cover infrastructure, examination facilities, a secure environment, IT systems, and documentation. Off-dock terminal operators must also follow additional FBR guidelines issued in July 2024. The same rules apply to dry ports and land border stations registered in the CCS.

To ensure continued compliance, the FBR has mandated bi-annual inspections by the concerned regulatory collectorates. These inspections will evaluate adherence to all specified requirements. If deficiencies are identified, terminal operators will be given 15 days to rectify the issues and submit a compliance report.

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Failure to comply within the stipulated period will trigger suspension or cancellation proceedings under Rule 553 of the Customs Rules, 2001, in conjunction with Section 155F of the Customs Act, 1969. However, registration may be restored once the Regulatory Collector is satisfied that all compliance requirements have been fulfilled.

This initiative underscores FBR’s focus on enforcing operational standards across Pakistan’s trade infrastructure and maintaining efficiency and security in customs operations.