Pakistan Textile Council flags raw material exclusion from Export Facilitation Scheme

The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has warned that the exclusion of key raw materials from the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) risks undermining the competitiveness of Pakistan’s textile exports. In a letter to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, the PTC expressed strong reservations over recent amendments to the scheme, notified via SRO 1435 of 2025. The council said the removal of cotton, cotton yarn, and cotton grey cloth from the scheme’s coverage contradicts the core objectives of the EFS. The letter, released to the media through an official commerce ministry WhatsApp group, stated that several member companies are already facing operational disruptions. A key concern is the lack of clarity regarding the harmonised system (HS) codes or tariff lines associated with the excluded materials, which has led to confusion among exporters and customs officials alike.