Islamabad, December 2, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued fresh customs values for polyester partially oriented yarn to determine duty and taxes at the import stage. The move comes under Valuation Ruling No. 2026/2025, issued by the Directorate General of Customs Valuations, a wing of the FBR.
The update follows a representation from the Pakistan Yarn Manufacturers Association (PYMA), which highlighted the need to align customs values with prevailing international market prices. Considering fluctuating global yarn prices and to ensure fair and updated valuation, the Directorate General initiated the review under Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969. Meetings with relevant stakeholders were held, allowing industry representatives to provide supporting documents and suggest values based on actual transactions and internationally recognized publications.
The FBR has now finalized the customs values for polyester partially oriented yarn, applicable at the import stage. In cases where the declared invoice value exceeds the prescribed customs value, assessment will be made on the higher value under Section 25 of the Customs Act. Additionally, for air shipments, the difference between air freight and sea freight will be considered.
Customs Values for Polyester Partially Oriented Yarn
| Description | Denier Range | Customs Value (C&F) US$/Kg | Origin |
| Polyester Partially Oriented Yarn (Raw White / Dull / Semi-dull / Bright / Trilobal) | 1–60 | 1.06 | China |
| 61–120 | 0.99 | China | |
| 121–240 | 0.95 | China | |
| 241 & above | 0.94 | China |
Note: For dyed yarn, an additional US$0.15/kg will be added to the above C&F values.
This valuation ruling ensures that import duties and taxes are fairly assessed, reflecting both domestic compliance requirements and international market trends for polyester yarn imports.