New values on import of Sodium Sulphate Anhydrous fixed

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of Sodium Sulphate Anhydrous from China.

In this regard, the directorate has issued a new valuation ruling number 2107 of 2026 on Friday.

The customs values of Sodium Sulphate Anhydrous were previously determined vide Valuation Ruling No. 891-1-2016.

Subsequently, M/s Colgate Palmolive (Pvt) Ltd. filed a review petition under Section 25D of the Customs Act, 1969, whereupon the competent authority revised the customs value in respect of goods of Chinese origin vide its Order in Revision No. 266-1-2016. Since the determined customs values had become more than ten years old, it was considered necessary to review and re-determine the same in the light of prevailing international prices, current import trends, and other relevant factors.

Accordingly, the Directorate initiated a fresh exercise for determination of the customs values of the subject goods covered under the aforesaid Valuation Ruling and Order-in-Revision. Meeting notices were issued to all relevant stakeholders to afford them an opportunity to present their viewpoints and submit relevant documentary evidence in support of their claims.

During the meeting, the stakeholders/importers contended that the prevailing international prices of the subject goods were higher than the values determined under the existing Valuation Ruling and that the declared transaction values were fair and reflective of the prevailing international market trends.

They, therefore, requested that the customs values of the subject goods shall bere-determined on the basis of import data for the preceding ninety days, along with the current international price trends. Accordingly, the stakeholders were advised to furnish relevant supporting documents, including invoices, contracts, price lists, and other verifiable documentary evidence, for examination and consideration during the instant customs values determination exercise.

The viewpoints and submissions made by the stakeholders during the course of the meeting were thoroughly examined. A detailed analysis of the import data for the preceding ninety days was also carried out in order to ascertain the prevailing transaction values and import trends of the subject goods.

The international price trends referred to by the stakeholders were examined from the available sources and were taken into consideration along with the import data and other relevant information. It was further observed that the subject goods are primarily industrial in nature and are generally imported for use as raw materials for various manufacturing processes. Therefore, the valuation analysis was undertaken by giving due consideration to the nature and end-use of the goods, prevailing international market prices, country of origin, available import data, and other relevant factors so as to determine fair and reasonable customs values of the subject goods.

Accordingly, the customs values of subject goods have been

determined under Sub-section (9) read with Sub-section (6) of Section 25 of the Customs Act,1969. This comprehensive evaluation ensures that the determination of customs values is fair, transparent, and fully compliant with the law.

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