KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue is going to launch Web-Based One Customs (WeBOC), computerised system including Electronic Data Integrated (EDI) based on customs clearance at Karachi Port Trust (KPT), East Wharf and West Wharf during the current month, it is learn here.
Sources in Pakistan Customs informed Customs Today that FBR has issued clear directives to the officers concerned of the Directorate of Reforms and Automation to make arrangements for the implementation of WeBOC at KPT, East Wharf and West Wharf.
They further told this scribe that the Directorate of Reforms and Automation in the light of the directives issued by FBR is going to hold 2-day training session for the stakeholders on March 12 and March 13 at the office of the Directorate of Reforms and Automation.
“The authorities concerned will impart proper training to the importers, exporters, customs agents and other stakeholders regarding the operations of WeBOC at KPT, East Wharf and West Wharf during 2-day of training session”, they added.
Responding to a query, the customs sources said that WeBOC would be implemented at KPT, East Wharf and West Wharf in next week or so.
It is pertinent to mention here that the old One-Custom procedure is in practice at KPT, East Wharf and West Wharf these days.