The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified misconceptions surrounding its recently issued draft SRO 2028(I)/2024, dated December 6, 2024, which proposed amendments to the Baggage Rules under SRO 666(I)/2006. Misinterpretations have spread in the press and on social media, suggesting that personal baggage value has been capped at USD 1200. This is incorrect.
The FBR explained that the draft amendment aimed to define “commercial quantity” under the Baggage Rules, 2006, and set a limit of USD 1200 for goods brought in baggage intended for trading or financial gain. The amendment was intended to curb misuse of the baggage facility by commercial carriers and did not impose restrictions on personal or gift items brought by passengers. Items of personal use or bona fide baggage were explicitly excluded from the USD 1200 limit.
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The FBR strongly refuted claims that Customs would confiscate personal baggage exceeding the mentioned value. To address widespread misinterpretation and prevent further confusion, the draft Notification has been withdrawn.