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Used clothes importers demand sales tax withdrawal

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KARACHI - Importers of used clothes, on Tuesday, demanded withdrawal of the recently imposed sales tax which, they said, had taken even the secondhand clothes beyond reach of the poor. "We wish to draw attention of our government to withdraw sales tax, on this item, by issuance of a fresh SRO," Pakistan Secondhand Clothing Merchant Association (PSCMA) President Salim Vakani told a briefing at Karachi Press Club.
He said the used clothes were presently being imported into the country under PCT head 6309.0000, at a nominal customs duty of five percent and one percent income tax. Being used by the poor class and thus classified as zero-rated, the used clothes were previously exempted from the sales tax, but the government through SRO No.231 (1)/2011 withdrew the sales tax exemption on March 15.
"We are now informed that a sales tax of 17 percent, plus two percent, would have to be paid on import of the used clothes," Vakani said. Besides, he said, the importers would have to pay a withholding income tax of five percent against one percent allowed vide SRO 638(1)/2005. "This aggregates to an increase of 23 percent on the used clothes," he said, adding that used clothing was basically an item used by the poor, unable to buy a new article of any kind of apparel.

50 Responses to Used clothes importers demand sales tax withdrawal

  1. abbas says:

    Dear sir

    I am abbas shah from Pakistan Karachi . I am importer . you have any inquiry plz contact me

    We wish to introduce ourselves as indenting & commission agents operating in
    Pakistan and serving the Government and the private sector medical sales
    requirements. We specialize in selling medical drugs, Surgical instruments,
    Chemicals, Laboratory Chemicals and Reagents in bul.

    Sind trading company was established in 1991 in Karachi as an indenting company dealing in Chemicals and Plastics Raw Materials.
    Presently it is representing a number of overseas manufacturers and suppliers including large multi-national companies dealing in Chemicals,Plastics, Industrial Raw Materials, Machinery, Finished and Semi Finished products. Excel’s partners have been in these fields for nearly twenty-five years.
    They have a strong technical background and excellent market knowledge and contacts in all the major industrial segments – which include Textile, Leather, Oil & Gas, Agriculture Chemicals, Automotive, Fertilizer, Paints, Paper, and Cement etc –

    Sind Trading Company
    314 Arkay Square Shahrah-e-liaquat
    Karachi
    Tell: 021- 32418506
    E-mail: sind.trading36@gmail.com
    Call 00923422347648

    • Muhammad says:

      Hello,

      sir i am intersted in mixed used clothing of 40 ft container in Pakistan with CNF rates. . i am intersted in some articles. . if you have in present so please let me know. .

      Thanks
      Muhammad Naveed Qureshi
      info.europak@gmail.com
      +92-345-2733407

    • dear sir
      my name is Alessia and i work for M.C.G. TEXTILE
      we are specialized in import export used clothes and shoes
      and we think our products could be of interest to your compnay
      if you are interested
      contact me at the following address
      mcgtextile@yahoo.it
      regards
      Alessia

      • dear sir …
        we are deal in pp woven sheet & pet strap and all ready supply in many used cloth company in u.s.a u.k &u.a.e (sarjaha) & india …you are intrested in this product so pls inform at our email id shrerampolypack@gmail.com

      • Shehzad says:

        Dear Ms. Alessia,

        My name is Shehzad Yousuf… and i m importer and i import from Europe. i like to work with your company. and wants to buy your sorted item for Pakistan. so please can you send me your item list with price for Pakistan market.
        contact me @ paradiseintlco@gmail.com
        Best Regards
        Shehzad Yousuf

  2. gill says:

    Dear sir,
    I can export used cloth. Please contact me if you are intressted?

    • shoaib Qadri says:

      Dear Sir
      I want to import Use clothing specially Jeans Trouser From Abraod. Can u quote me some prices.
      Thanks
      Shoaib
      qadrishoaib@hotmail.com
      92-321-2448823

    • Mehboob Ali says:

      Dear Sir,

      Mehboob here from Karachi, I am interested to purchase 1x40ft container of used cloth (imported) not local items

      for cutting purpose only. if you have stock please inform us and also inform which country items you have.

      Waiting for your positive reply.

      Thanks and Best Regards

      Mehboob

      Cell No.0333-2207652

    • Mehboob says:

      Dear Sir
      Please send your items list and rates of Pakistan Grade
      Regards
      Mehboob

      • Hussain multanwala says:

        Dear sir this is Hussain Multanwala from Asghar Enterprises Houston TX

        We deal in used clothing which includes mixed bales of clothes which includes men denim jeans, cotton pants, shirts, ladies blouses, cotton dresses, children rummage etc. We can sell you at 23 cents per LB + ocean fare.Standard bales are 100 lbs. (45 kg). We can bale them for 120 lbs. (55 kg) or giant bales of 1000 lbs. (455 kg). Remember, we can virtually accommodate any requirements. Assuming you have clients that buy in assorted packs. These are bales that have 25% men's, 25% ladies, 10% children, 20% rummage, 20% other items. No problem. Depends what you require; we can arrange this for you for a nominal fee.

        If you are interested feel free to e-mail me or call me.

        001-832-271-9889.
        Thank you.

    • jiya says:

      yes sir..i have some variety of used clothes..

  3. Ayyaz says:

    Dear Sir,
    I want to import Used cloththing specialy Jean Trouser, pants and shirts from abord, Can you quote me rate form some pices.
    Best Regards
    M.Ayyaz rasul Rana
    ayyaz1973@gmail.com
    0092-3218699320
    0092-313-4546360

    • dear sir
      my name is Alessia and i work for M.C.G TEXTILE SRL(ITALY)
      we are specialized in import export used clothes and shoes and we think our products could be of interest to your company and i would like to send you our catalogues and prices details
      if you are interested
      without any obligation on your part
      you can contact me at the followng address
      mcgtextile@yahoo.it
      office 00390823961789
      skype MCG TEXTILE SRL ACAMPORA
      regards
      Alessia

    • IMTIAZ says:

      Hi Mr Rana,
      I am based in toronto Canada. If you are intrested let me know. Send me your requirements, i would be able to help you.
      Thanks
      Imtaiz Khawaja.
      imtiaztrai@yahoo.com
      0016478299706.

      • jessica kipkalya says:

        Hello My Dearest

        I am writing this mail with tears and sorrow from my heart.With duerespect trust and humanity, i appeal to you to exercise a little patience and read through my letter i feel quite safe dealing with you in this important business having gone through your remarkable profile, honestly i am writing this email to you with pains, tears and sorrow from my heart, i will really like to have a good relationship with you and i have a special reason why i decided to contact you, i decided to contact you due to the urgency of my situation.My names are miss Jessica Kipkalya Kones, 23yrs old female a citizen of Kenya in West Africa.

        My father was the former Kenyan road Minister. He and Assistant Minister of Home Affairs Lorna Laboso had been on board the Cessna 210, which was headed to Kericho and crashed in a remote area called Kajong’a, in western Kenya. The plane crashed on the Tuesday 10th, June,2008. You can read more about the crash through the below site

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        After the burial of my father, my stepmother and uncle conspired and sold my father’s property to an Italian Experciate which they shared the money among themselves and left nothing for me. One faithful morning, I opened my father’s briefcase and found out the documents which he used in depositing a huge amount of money in one of the reliable banks in Burkina Faso with my name as the next of kin. I traveled to Burkina Faso to withdraw the money for a better life so that I can take care of myself and start a new life, on my arrival, the Bank Director whom I met in person told me that my father’s instruction to the bank is that the money would only be released to me when I am married or present a legal trust.

        I am in search of a honest and reliable person who will help me stand as a trustee so that I will present him to the Bank for the transfer of the money to his bank account overseas. I have chosen to contact you after my prayers and I believe that you will not betray my trust,but rather take me as your own sister. Though you may wonder why I am so soon revealing myself to you without knowing you, well I will say that my mind convinces me that you may be the true person to help me. More so, I will like to disclose much to you if you can help me to relocate to your country because my stepmother have threatened to assassinate me.The amount is ($10.2MillionUSD) and I have confirmed from the bank in Burkina Faso on my arrival.

        You will also help me to place the money in a more profitable business in your Country. However, you will help by recommending a nice University in your country so that I can complete my studies. It is my intention to compensate you with 25% of the total sum for your services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment. As soon as I receive your positive response showing your interest, I will put things into action immediately. In the highlight of the above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely.Reply me on jessicakip09@gmail.com.

        I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP.

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  4. Muhammad Arshad says:

    I am arshad i am interested in purchase of damaged cloth please contact 03454036641 email arshi4486@yahoo.com payment will be in cash

  5. MALIK says:

    Subject: IMPORT SCRAP AND EXPAND BUSINESS

    DEAR EXPORT MANAGER,
    Hope you are with good health.
    Firstly we would like to introduce ourselves as one of the well established
    & well placed organization in Pakistan, mainly involves in Imports of
    Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metal Scrap of following types:

    IMPORTS.
    .

    USED CLOTHES,USED TOYS.SHOES AND PAPER WASTE OVER ISSUE NEWSPAPERS.
    PLEASE SEND ALL YOUR DETAIL PACKING LIST WITH PICTURES C&F PORT QASIM PAKISTAN.
    LOOKING AWAIT YOUR CO-OPERATION AND REGULAR OFFERS ,WE REMAIN,

    Best Regards,
    M.I.MALIK
    Expert Trading Co.(ZAIN METALS INTL GROUP)
    Sethi Plaza Bazar # 2,G.T.Road
    Gujranwala.52250 Pakistan.
    TEL.92 55 4293718
    FAX.92 55 4293818
    CELL. 92 333 8103718
    92 322 5563718
    IMPORTERS/TRADERS/STAINLESS STEEL/ALL
    SORTS OF METALS AND PLASTIC SCRAPS.
    stainless_sheets@yahoo.com
    stainless_coils@hotmail.com
    steelex786@gmail.com
    expert.stainless@gmail.com
    SKYPE ID. experttradingco

  6. khan says:

    I am residing in London. I have stock of secondhand cloths of upto 20 ft container which includes mix items of jean trousers,zipp and non-zip sweaters,clarks shoes,blankets,pillows of different sizes and can provide more on demand intetested parties please contact me for fair trade dealing.

    thanks and welcome

  7. zeeshan says:

    i want some prce list of ur company of used clothing

  8. dear….. all bussinec man

    we deal in packaging product we are supply of used cloth company like pp woven sheet & pet strap. you are intrested in this product pls inform shreerampolypack@gmail.com
    Thanks.

  9. amir says:

    i am amir from dubai exporter of used cloth if any one have intrested plz coontact
    unitedcm@gmail.com
    united clothing dubai
    00971509257982

    • we are leading importer and trader of used clothing and rags in india.if you are interested then send us the item list # 2 grade with cif mundra prices or fob prices

      looking for your prompt reply

      rakesh mahajan

      new delhi india

      mob-0091-8802332473

      email-jmd8370@yahoo.in

    • QAMAR SAQIB says:

      Hi Amir,
      i am qamar from pakistan if you have some stock of used clothing please explain the Item List, I am waiting your positive response

      Best Regards
      Qamar

  10. Oopstrendy second hand says:

    Hello, we can export second hand clothes at very low prices from 10.000kg. Please contact us at 0040760329777. We are sure we can work together. Thank you. Regards

    trendysecondhand@hotmail.com

  11. Sam says:

    We are exporter of damaged and new clothing for brands such as Zara, massio dutti, marks spancer etc
    Email me atinfo@brandconscious.net

  12. Bilal umer says:

    Dear Sir,

    Bilal Umer here from Karachi, I am interested to purchase 1x40ft container of used cloth (imported) not local items

    for cutting purpose only. if you have stock please inform us and also inform which country items you have.

    Waiting for your positive reply.

    Cell: 03453058487

    Email: umer_bilal007@hotmail.com

    Thanks and Best Regards

    Bilal Umer.

    • shabir says:

      Dear Bilal How are you, Nice to meet you on fone call, please send me the rate list of the brand cloth grade A+A and please send me the rate list of Shoes Brand NIKE, ADDIDAS GRADE A+A

      From, Shabir Ahmad
      cell. 03054594095

  13. Andrew says:

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    We are a sorting used shoes factory in Latvia(Europe). We would like to offer you 2 40ft containers of second grade used shoes. Shoes are for Pakistan and Africa markets.

    Looking forward to hear from you soon!

    Best regards,

    Andrew Petrov
    SIA"KRESKAT"

    email:andrew@kreskat.com

    • shabir ahamd says:

      Dear How are you, Nice to meet you , please send me the rate list of the brand cloth grade A+A and please send me the rate list of Shoes Brand NIKE, ADDIDAS GRADE A+A

      From, Shabir Ahmad
      cell. 03054594095

  14. Priyanka says:

    We are dealing in exports of used clothing, rags, wipers, clips, fibre, feathers, textile waste.

    Looking forward for long term business relations.

    Regards,

    Priyanka Khetan

    email: sales@osvipl.com
    91-8485910744

  15. shabir ahmad says:

    Dear How are you, Nice to meet you , please send me the rate list of the brand cloth grade A+A and please send me the rate list of Shoes Brand NIKE, ADDIDAS GRADE A+A

    From, Shabir Ahmad
    cell. 03054594095

  16. yasir says:

    im yasir…can u send me your price list and your item list…yasir_bin_wahid@yahoo.com

  17. Rashid Saghir says:

    Dear All Exporter and Importers

    We (SEAGOLD) got your reference as regular Importer / Exporter of used cloths and intend to introduce ourselves as a one of the leading Shipping and Freight forwarding Group of companies in Pakistan, acting as Freight forwarders, NVOCC, Consolidators, Shipping Company, Warehousing, Air & Sea Freight, Custom Brokerage, Packing & Moving, Door-to-Door Deliveries, Supply Chain Management and land Transportation controlling close to 19000 Tues. and 12000 cubic meters as LCL per annum in ocean freight and 1200 Tons per annum as airfreight to/from all world main port.

    In fact, we are able to give you best freight/local charges for all your cosignments
    Please feel free to contact us if you need any services

    Best Regards,
    Rashid Saghir

    SEAGOLD PRIVATE LIMITED
    Head office | 51 Timber Pond | Karachi – Pakistan.
    Tel. (92 21) 32855511 – 18
    Cell: +92 321 2779700
    +92 300 2325798
    Web : http://www.seagoldlimited.com
    Email : khiimpsal@seagoldlimited.com

  18. khanalam says:

    hello: I am exporter of second hand Pakistani 2pcs & 3pcs suits in good prices. connect me African exporter.
    mobile: 0300 2775607
    email: khanalam300@gmail.com
    address: light house aftkher market shop no 29.

  19. Fawad Hafeez says:

    Hello, My name is Fawad, I export used cloths and footwaer from Germany to Pakistan of all quality. I can also work as quality check agent for any Pakistani second hand clothing importer on their request against very small fee.
    If any one interested please contact me on following email.

    fawad.hafeez@ymail.com

  20. wallace Richmond says:

    We are exporter & graders of Quality used clothing from U.K, we offers all kinds of clothing, summer used clothing, winter used clothing , shoes etc. Any serious buyer kindly advise.
    Rgds
    Richmond Wallace
    alphaexportlimited@yahoo.co.uk

  21. Shahid Haroon says:

    Hello
    My name is shahid haroon,and i am intersted to purchase used clothes from local market if any importer is importer intersted kindly contact me cell: 0092-321-2008628
    E-mail shahid.haroon@ymail.com

  22. Mr Mark Lee says:

    I am Mr Mark Lee ,I am sorry to just sent you an email without your notification..I am just a business man.I offer loan to those that need loan and willing to pay me back I offer both personal and business loans with capital base between the amounts of 5,000 to 50,000,000.00 to Individuals,..If you want a loan do email me but if you are not interested you can help me to pass this message to any of your friends who is willing to get a loan do tell him to contact me.I mean Copy my email don't Click Reply to okay. Via… Email: marktrustcompany2@gmail.com

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  23. adnan says:

    Hi all i m adnan from pakistan hyderabad i m intrested to purchase used T shirts shirts kids jeans mens ladies jeans 03332639160

  24. Paul says:

    We are a leading supplier of second hand clothes,shoes,bags in Guangzhou China with high quality and good price, we are ready for serious customer anytime, we are interested in start the business with you for your market, so we like you come and have a look about our quality and our factory, it will be helpful to understand each other for further cooperation.

    If any further inquiry, call me or send me email is welcomed.

    Regards. – Mr. Paul

    Guangzhou Greenmax Limited (Guangzhou China)

    Tel: +86-135 3238 3886

    Email: paul@greenmax.cc

    Website: http://www.greenmax.cc

  25. khan says:

    hi….any one interested to import used stuff like jeans, t-shirts ,handbags, used toys etc from UK please contact me on 0300-9274037.

  26. Abid Beli says:

    We are Exporter of Used Clothing & We are offering our shipments to Pakistan & African countries, We based in UK & EU.

    We have these items to export & these items are original and Unsorted, Best Price from EU

    1. Clothes Male/Female and children- Shirts, Jeans, Pants, trousers, shorts, under garments, jackets, coats etc…
    2. Textile- Carpets, rugs, bed sheets, towels, curtains, duvet cover, duvet, Pillow and pillow covers etc…
    3. Shoes Male/Female and children- All kind of shoes, heals, joggers, boots, slippers, kids shoes, female heal shoes. long boots etc…
    4. Accessories- Bags, gloves, scarfs, jewellery, shawls etc…
    5. Soft Toys- stuff toys, hand made toys, children playing things.. sometime hard toys like Lego and similar stuff.
    6. All kind of brands inside, such as, H&M, Tom Tailor, Nike, Adidas, Zara, New Yorker, Diesel, levis jack and jones, mango, etc…

    Contact abid.beli@mmatcher.com

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