Showing posts with label Motorcycle Pakistan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Motorcycle Pakistan. Show all posts
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
New Ruling for Motorcycle parts
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Custom House Karachi, Government of Pakistan, has issued its latest determination of customs value of motorcycle parts and components of Chinese origin, Under Section 25A of the customs act. 1969.
The Ruling U/S 25-A No. 333 No.Reg./Misc/31/2007- VIIA/1587 dated 07-06-2011 issued by Director, Muhammad Tahir states that the customs value determined under this Valuation Ruling shall be applicable customs value for assessment of the relevant goods until and unless revised or rescinded by the competent authority.
It is applicable by all the Collectors of Customs, Model Customs Collectorates (Appraisement/ PACCS/ Port Muhammad Bin Qasim/ Preventive), Karachi/ Lahore/ Sambrial (Sialkot)/ Faisalabad/ Multan/ Islamabad/ Hyderabad/ Quetta/ and Peshawar.
Revision petition/ Review application against this valuation ruling may be filed before the Director-General of Valuation under Section 25D of the Customs Act, 1969, within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of this ruling.
As explained by Director, Muhammad Tahir; consequent upon issuance of Valuation Ruling No. 307, dated 26-03-2011, M/s Ahmad Automobiles Co; and Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) made representations, for revision of the ruling, on the grounds that it was discriminatory and included parts and components of OEMs brand only, and that parts and components imported by the commercial importers were not covered under the ruling.
Accordingly, in order to include the unbranded parts and components in the ruling, the stakeholders were invited for meeting to take their input, on 07-05-2011, which was attended by representatives of OEMs, commercial importers, members of Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) and the complainants who furnished documents in support of their viewpoints. Representative of KCCI also participated in the meeting. Resultantly, an exercise was undertaken to determine the values of Motor Cycle parts and components of China Origin.
Physical import data of Motor Cycle parts of Chinese origin was also examined under Section 25(5) & (6) of the Customs Act, 1969, and observed that it could not be relied upon due to various distortions in the declared unit of measurement (UOM). Hence, the weight of each parts of motorcycle item was taken as benchmark for determination of value in Kilogram (KG), as UOM in the Pakistan Customs Tariff is in KG.
This mechanism was also adopted during market survey i.e. values were obtained in pieces and converted into KG to arrive at fair value.
Moreover, by following the valuation methods in sequence, it was felt that deductive value method under sub-section (7) of Section 25 of the Customs Act, 1969, could not be relied upon as the goods available in the market reflected the under invoiced values at import stage. Computed value method, as envisaged under sub-section (8) of Section 25 of the Act, also could not be applied, as the cost of raw materials and fabrication charges under clause (a) and amount of profit and general expenses under clause (b) of Section 25 (8) of the Act, in the country of export, could not be ascertained.
Meanwhile, representations were received from M/s Ahmad Automobiles Co; and Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), for correction of some typographical mistakes in the weight of certain Motor Cycle parts/ components, as adopted in the earlier Valuation Ruling No. 307, dated 26-03-2011, relating to OEMs brand parts/ components.
Their contention was examined and found correct. Accordingly, errors and commission were removed and values of Motor Cycle parts/ components of China Origin were determined under fall back method as envisaged under Section 25 (9) of the Customs Act, 1969 and the values so determined, for OEMs brands and commercial brands were duly indicated in column (5) and (6) respectively, in the Table below.
The instant Valuation Ruling supersedes the earlier Valuation Ruling No. 307, dated 26-03-2011 whereby customs values of OEMs brands of various Motor Cycle parts were determined.
-Published on page#-11 in June-2011 issue of MOBILE WORLD Magazine.
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EDB targets 2/3 wheeler
The Engineering Development Board (EDB) has advised all the Provincial Secretaries (Excise & Taxation) including AJK and Federal Govt. Islamabad to provide company wise & brand wise data of 2/3 wheelers registered during 2009-10 & 2010-11, in accordance with its format.
Dr. Muhammad Zubair, General Manager (Tariff) EDB in his letter No. EDB/TBS-II/11 dated April 21, 2011 stated that OEMs of vehicles are allocated a quota of CKD kits for imports under concessionary regime for the assembly of vehicles during a year based on the production of previous year; and at the end of each fiscal year, the OEMs are required under the SRO, 656(1)12006 to submit the records of inputs used for the assembly/ production of vehicles during, preceding year.
"It has been noted that certain OEMs of 2/3 wheelers procure components from illegal sources and misreport production/ sales of 2/3 wheelers. Further, vehicles (2/3 wheelers) having the engine & chassis numbers are being registered under duplicate numbers in different cities. It has also been reported that certain unscrupulous assemblers have been found involved in getting their products registered with provincial registration authorities against invalid/ bogus manufacturing certificates, purportedly issued by EDB. This malpractice is not only affecting the genuine assemblers of 2/3 wheelers, but also defeating the regulator regime and depriving national exchequer of its legitimate share," the General Manager alleged.
He added that in order to put an end to illegal assembly/ manufacture of vehicles and consequent loss to the exchequer, EDB has established a database to maintain & reconcile the data of production & sales of 2/3 wheelers to ensure proper payment of taxes & duties chargeable thereon. To enable the Engineering Development Board to accomplish the aforesaid task of national importance & interest, assistance from the provincial registration authorities is solicited. It is accordingly requested to kindly provide the company and brand-wise data concerning the 2/3 wheelers registered during the year 2009-10 and 2010-11 (up to March 31st 2011), on the enclosed format, Dr. Zubair concluded.
Copies of this letter were also addressed to; the Member (Inland Revenue) Federal Board of Revenue, Islamabad, and Chairman, Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers' Association (PAMA), Karachi.
It may be mentioned here that various complaints regarding misuse of the EDB facilities as explained above were already on record with FIA and the Customs Department against local Car, Trucks and Tractor Assemblers but amazingly the EDB authorities had never bothered to initiate any such inquiries or called for collection of data about 4-wheelers, which smears discrimination against 2/3 Wheelers.
-Nasir Mahmood
-Published on page#-08 in June-2011 issue of MOBILE WORLD Magazine.
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2011 Habib HB-70 Launched
Habib Motorcycles Pvt., Ltd., has given its Habib HB-70 model cosmetic refreshment for 2011. New model does not change significantly on the engine or mechanical front. The major changes are on the cosmetic front which makes it look more attractive.
'This bike caters to the changing needs of customers and offers them more contemporary styling and efficient performance,' said Khwaja Humayun Muneer, Director (marketing and sales), Habib Motorcycles (Pvt) Ltd.
-Published on page#-12 in June-2011 issue of MOBILE WORLD Magazine.
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Need of separate Association for 2-3 Wheelers
PAMA is not true representatives of 2-3 Wheelers Assemblers as only seven assemblers of 2-3 Wheelers are their members whereas more than 60 Assemblers of 2-3 Wheelers are members of APMA.
This is a known fact that 2-3 wheelers are different category than four wheelers or heavy vehicles according to criteria given in the Trade Organization Ordinance. WTO also recognized it as separate category according to Harmonized Sector Code (H S Code) which is recognized by Pakistan in Custom Tariff through FBR. Out Transport/Traffic Codes also recognized 2-3 wheelers as separate category.
This is a known fact that 2-3 wheelers are different category than four wheelers or heavy vehicles according to criteria given in the Trade Organization Ordinance. WTO also recognized it as separate category according to Harmonized Sector Code (H S Code) which is recognized by Pakistan in Custom Tariff through FBR. Out Transport/Traffic Codes also recognized 2-3 wheelers as separate category.
Separate Associations are also allowed by the DTO in Textiles Sector for Spinning, Weaving, Hosiery, Apparels and Garments etc.
On the other hand PAMA membership form is very tedious and cumbersome and they are demanding heavy admission fee which is Rs300,000 and Annual fee is Rs250,000 which is very high for Small and Medium Companies. PAMA is also not entertaining the new membership of 2-3 Wheelers Assemblers and using delaying tactics. This fact can be confirmed through an independent checking of their record.
PAMA instead of resolving problems of the 2-3 wheelers assemblers was creating more problems for small and medium assemblers of 2-3 wheelers as one of their member of Motorcycles Assemblers (Yusuf H. Shirazi, Atlas Group) who have dominating role in PAMA did not want that small and medium assemblers of 2-3 wheelers prosper in the country as they were providing 2-3 wheelers transport at 60% of its price with same quality.
In view of the above it was requested to the government to restrict PAMA being Association of Four wheelers or Heavy vehicles and register APMA as genuine representative of 2-3 wheelers.
Government should seriously consider that Small and Medium Assemblers have already exported 25,000 Motorcycles due to competitive price and to attract R&D Support. They have also order in hand for export of another 10,000 units but due to non availability of Research and Development Rebate as mentioned above they are unable to compete in export prices.
Hence it is imminent that government should resolve the problems being faced by APMA members on immediate basis to just enable Small and Medium Assemblers to play their role in boosting exports and earn valuable foreign exchange for the country.
On the other hand PAMA membership form is very tedious and cumbersome and they are demanding heavy admission fee which is Rs300,000 and Annual fee is Rs250,000 which is very high for Small and Medium Companies. PAMA is also not entertaining the new membership of 2-3 Wheelers Assemblers and using delaying tactics. This fact can be confirmed through an independent checking of their record.
PAMA instead of resolving problems of the 2-3 wheelers assemblers was creating more problems for small and medium assemblers of 2-3 wheelers as one of their member of Motorcycles Assemblers (Yusuf H. Shirazi, Atlas Group) who have dominating role in PAMA did not want that small and medium assemblers of 2-3 wheelers prosper in the country as they were providing 2-3 wheelers transport at 60% of its price with same quality.
In view of the above it was requested to the government to restrict PAMA being Association of Four wheelers or Heavy vehicles and register APMA as genuine representative of 2-3 wheelers.
Government should seriously consider that Small and Medium Assemblers have already exported 25,000 Motorcycles due to competitive price and to attract R&D Support. They have also order in hand for export of another 10,000 units but due to non availability of Research and Development Rebate as mentioned above they are unable to compete in export prices.
Hence it is imminent that government should resolve the problems being faced by APMA members on immediate basis to just enable Small and Medium Assemblers to play their role in boosting exports and earn valuable foreign exchange for the country.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Metro Motorcycles for Sindh Police
Rauf Siddiqui, Provincial Minister for Industries handed over the keys 30 units of Metro Motorcycles MR-70cc to DIG Karachi and SSP S.I.T.E, at a ceremony hosted by SITE Association of Industry at its head office on 14th July 2009.
Metro Motorbike Company delivered these Motorcycles to SITE Police Station for patrolling purposes and safety of the industrial area on behalf of SITE Association of Industry.
M.A. Jabbar, Chairman SITE Association appreciated the role being played by Metro Motorbike Company for Sindh Police. He praised Metro Motorcycle for its performance, durability and hoped for sustainable business relationship in years to come.
Tauseef Ahmed, Regional Sales Manager said this order was awarded to Metro Hi-Tech Pvt., Ltd., because of its superior quality which provides hassle free operations. It is really a matter of pride that once again Metro Motorcycles has been selected by SITE Association of Industry, which shows their trust in Metro's quality products.
Tauseef highlighting the role of Metro Motorcycles in local market gave details about after sales service of Metro Motorcycles, and informed about the network of sale & service which was facilitating customers all over the country.
Metro Motorbike Company delivered these Motorcycles to SITE Police Station for patrolling purposes and safety of the industrial area on behalf of SITE Association of Industry.
M.A. Jabbar, Chairman SITE Association appreciated the role being played by Metro Motorbike Company for Sindh Police. He praised Metro Motorcycle for its performance, durability and hoped for sustainable business relationship in years to come.
Tauseef Ahmed, Regional Sales Manager said this order was awarded to Metro Hi-Tech Pvt., Ltd., because of its superior quality which provides hassle free operations. It is really a matter of pride that once again Metro Motorcycles has been selected by SITE Association of Industry, which shows their trust in Metro's quality products.
Tauseef highlighting the role of Metro Motorcycles in local market gave details about after sales service of Metro Motorcycles, and informed about the network of sale & service which was facilitating customers all over the country.
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