China, Iran, Afghanistan: Values on import of dry grapes increased

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi has raised customs values on the import of dry grapes (Raisins) from China, Iran and Afghanistan.

The new valuation ruling revealed that the subject goods were being assessed at comparatively lower values. In order to ensure uniformity in valuation and safeguard government revenue, the Directorate initiated proceedings for determination of the customs values of the subject goods under Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969.

Accordingly, meeting notices were issued to the importers and other concerned stakeholders, inviting them to participate in the valuation proceedings and submit relevant documentary evidence, including import documents, invoices, and other information considered necessary for determination of the customs values.

Meetings were conducted to deliberate in detail upon the issues relating to the valuation of the subject goods. During the meetings, the participants were required to submit documents, in support of their contentions, including sales tax invoices and verified export documents from the country of purchase. However, no documents were provided by the stakeholders.

Finally, market information from surveys has been utilized and analyzed for determination of custom values of the subject goods under Section 25(7) of the Act. This comprehensive evaluation ensures that the determination of customs values is fair, transparent, and fully compliant with the law.

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