Services
Key Areas of Expertise and Services
BINS provides comprehensive insights, analysis, market research, studies, and expert opinions, as well as case preparation, across more than 200 products and industrial sectors:
Trade Policy Interventions – Strategic support in optimizing trade policies.
BINS provides guidance for strategic planning and case preparation in trade, fiscal, and tariff policies, helping organizations optimize their trade outcomes.
Elimination of Arbitrary Regulatory Duties – Assistance in addressing excessive tariffs and duties.
We assist suppliers of goods and raw materials in addressing high tariffs and regulatory duties that increase landed costs. BINS works to rationalize tax and tariff structures based on the Government’s Tariff Policy based on GATT / WTO regime.
Free Trade and Preferential Trade Agreements – Critical analysis of FTAs and PTAs, including inclusion/exclusion strategies.
Our experts conduct thorough analyses of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), such as the Pakistan-China FTA, evaluating potential product inclusions and exclusions in line with GATT / WTO principles. BINS also assesses upcoming FTAs with Turkey, Korea, and Thailand, aiding Pakistan’s trade partners in market research and feasibility studies.
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Treatment – Guidance on MFN implications and trade relations.
Pakistan’s MFN status for India carries significant implications for trade agreements with other partners. BINS provides insights into these effects, helping stakeholders navigate complex trade dynamics.
Safeguard Measures for Economic Development – Advisory on protective measures for industry growth.
BINS provides industry support for safeguard measures and offers guidance for sectors needing governmental assistance for economic development under Article XVIIIC.
Tariff Protection and Anomaly Resolution – Support in correcting tariff and fiscal irregularities.
BINS advocates for rationalized tariff structures to prevent distortions in fair trade competition. Our analyses address tariff protection and the elimination of fiscal and tariff anomalies for a balanced trade environment.
Trade Remedies – Expertise in anti-dumping and safeguard measures.
Our team is equipped to handle cases related to anti-dumping duties and safeguard measures, ensuring they align with the national legislation and GATT / WTO provisions protecting stakeholders against unjust practices.
Trade-Related Investment Measures – Assistance for investors on local content, tax benefits, and fiscal incentives.
Foreign investors benefit from our insights on local rights, tax incentives, content requirements, and access to facilities under the GATT 1994 National Treatment Rule. BINS ensures a level playing field by advising investors on regulatory benefits and preventing discrimination.
Foreign Investor Facilitation – Advocacy and guidance for navigating regulatory bodies.
BINS offers trade and industrial advocacy, guiding foreign investors through Pakistan’s regulatory landscape to enhance industrial and trade relationships.
Customs and Import Procedures – Advisory on import regulations, compliance, and customs procedures.
We assist with customs-related processes, including pre-shipment inspection, rules of origin, import licensing, marks of origin, and compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary standards, technical barriers, and tariff classifications.
Improving Competitiveness and Enhancing Exports
BINS offers valuable insights into a significant portion of Pakistan’s trade, industry, and economic landscape, including its fiscal and regulatory regimes. This enables it to deliver comprehensive solutions for revitalizing struggling businesses and industries while also crafting effective strategies to drive sustainable growth. Key areas where BINS can make a meaningful impact include (i) proposing policy interventions in trade, industrial, fiscal, and monetary frameworks, (ii) aligning policies with GATT/WTO provisions, particularly when negotiating new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries like Turkey, Thailand, and Korea, and (iii) advocating for targeted rebates or drawbacks on energy tariffs and POL (Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants) prices for exported goods to enhance competitiveness.
Revitalizing Sick Industries
BINS provides robust and reliable solutions to transform struggling industrial units into thriving, profitable ventures. This is achieved through targeted measures such as tariff protections, safeguard regimes, and addressing unfair trade practices within the framework of national laws and GATT/WTO agreements. Leveraging its extensive database on fiscal policies, trade taxes, and insights into numerous industrial sectors, BINS is uniquely positioned to deliver tailored strategies that support the revival and sustainable growth of underperforming industries.
Monitoring and Evaluation – Expertise in assessing the impact and efficiency of projects and industrial activities.
Our management team brings specialized expertise in monitoring and evaluating projects and industrial activities, ensuring efficiency and compliance.