Pakistan Customs
| Pakistan Customs پاکستان کسٹمز | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | PCS |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Federal Board of Revenue |
| Website | |
| fbr | |
Pakistan Customs (پاکستان کسٹمز) is one of the cadres of the Civil Services of Pakistan. It is staffed by officers from the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) which is one of the premier occupational groups among Pakistan's civil services.
Pakistan’s Federal taxation was originally organised along the lines of Indirect & Direct taxes, resulting in two occupational groups viz. Customs & Excise Group, and Income Tax Group. However, in 2010 the groups were reorganised along the lines of Domestic Duty & Taxes and International Duties & Taxes, which resulted in formation of Pakistan Customs Service & the Inland Revenue Service. The responsibilities of collecting sales tax and Federal excise on Domestic Transactions were transferred to the newly created Inland Revenue Service (IRS).
It has realigned the role of Customs according to best international practice of facilitating legitimate trade & passengers, guarding against illicit trade, and making the country part of global value chains.