KARACHI: MCC Port Qasim has issued an examination/assessment alert regarding import of Indian origin goods and has mounted vigilance to thwart attempts of clearance of banned Indian goods.

In this regard, the MTO off dock terminal examination staff of MCC Port Qasim foiled a bid of clearance of Indian Origin Printed/Misprinted Plastic Film Waste.

A Goods Declaration was filed by M/S Sana Plastic Industries (Private) Ltd., through their Clearing Agent M/s M.R Enterprises, declaring to contain “Printed/Misprinted Plastic Film Waste” of United Kingdom origin shipped from London Gateway Port.

On examination, paper stickers showing India as country of origin were found pasted on the plastic film rolls. Contravention report of the case has been initiated.

Collector has also mounted vigilance on clearances of Goods Declarations containing miscellaneous items, including fast-moving consumer goods. A Goods Declaration was filed by M/s Muhammad Kashif & Co. through their Clearing Agent M/s Pioneer Shippers, declaring to contain miscellaneous item, inter alia, old and used machinery, iron and steel remeltable scrap, etc., imported from Singapore.

On examination, 1296 bottles of Liquid Hand Wash (Lifebouy) Brand, of Indian Origin were found. Contravention was framed and the goods have been confiscated by the adjudicating authority.