ISLAMABAD: The Directorate of Customs Valuation Lahore has revised customs values on the export of Meat to all origins. In this regard, the directorate has issued a ruling on Friday.
According to the ruling, the directorate has revised customs values on the export of Chilled/Frozen; Beef/Veal/Bull/Buffalo, Chilled/Frozen Mutton/ Lamb/Sheep / Goat Carcass and Chilled / Frozen Camel Carcass.
The export value has been fixed in US dollars per kg basis, ranging between USD4.20 to 5.80 per kg (Export FOB Value).
The Directorate of Customs Valuation Lahore received directives from the Director General Valuation. Karachi, to issue Valuation Ruling concerning the customs export value of Meat. Consequently, an endeavour was determined by the Directorate of Customs Valuation Lahore to determine the said value in terms of Section 25 a read with Sub Section 15 of Section 25 of the Customs Act 196.
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Seven meetings were held which allowed participation of major stakeholders including, representatives from Trade Development Authority (TDAP), Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry, All Pakistan Meat Exporter & Processor Association and other exporters of Meat.
The issue pertaining to the valuation of subject item was deliberated upon in detail in the afore-referred meeting. Some stakeholders submitted their proposal for consideration and the same were thoroughly pursued pertaining to the valuation of Meat.
The documents submitted by the stakeholders, arguments put forth during the meeting, price trends and export data from Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) were also examined for determination of customs export value of the subject goods, the directorate added.
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