Textile mills seek exemption from Punjab infrastructure cess on EFS imports
Most outlets reported that the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) is seeking exemption of Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) imports from the Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess. Business Recorder highlighted APTMA’s request to the Pakistan Single Window and its argument, while Profit noted the association’s call to stop the levy on eligible EFS consignments and mentioned the existing exemption for similar shipments through Lahore.
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Pakistan textile mills seek exemption from Punjab infrastructure cess on imports under EFS
Association asks PSW to stop levy on eligible EFS consignments cleared through Karachi ports, arguing similar shipments through Lahore are already exempt
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APTMA seeks exemption of EFS imports from Punjab infrastructure cess
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) to exempt goods imported under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) from Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess, arguing that such imports are already exempt from duties and taxes under the applicable rules. “APTMA wishes to bring to your attention that goods declarations filed under the EFS are exempt...
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