Karachi, March 4, 2025 – Pakistan Customs has announced a revision in the valuation of mobile phone LCD screens to determine the applicable duty and taxes at the import stage.
This move aims to align customs values with prevailing market trends and ensure fair assessments.
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation has issued Valuation Ruling No. 1979/2025, revising customs values for mobile phone LCD screens. This update marks the first revision in nearly three years, replacing the previous valuation ruling No. 1576, which was issued on December 12, 2021.
Background of the Revision: The need for revision arose due to outdated customs values, which had not been adjusted since 2021. After analyzing import data, current market trends, and differences in market prices, Pakistan Customs initiated a comprehensive review under Sections 25 and 25A of the Customs Act, 1969. The aim was to ensure that customs values reflect real-time market conditions.
Analysis Process: A meeting to determine customs values for mobile phone LCD screens was held on February 18, 2025. Various stakeholders participated, presenting their viewpoints and submitting relevant import documents to support their claims. Pakistan Customs retrieved and scrutinized 90 days of import data to establish accurate valuations. Some references to previously declared values were also taken into account during this process.
Revised Customs Values for Mobile Phone LCD Screens: Based on the analysis, the following customs values have been determined:
• Mobile phone LCD screens (all types without PCB) imported by sea: $7.30 per kg for origins from China and Hong Kong, and $9.05 per kg for other origins.
• Mobile phone LCD screens (all types without PCB) imported by air: $5.60 per kg for origins from China and Hong Kong, and $7.00 per kg for other origins.
Implementation of Customs Valuation: In cases where declared invoice values retrieved from consignments are higher than the revised customs values, the assessment will be conducted based on the higher values in accordance with sub-section (1) of Section 25 of the Customs Act, 1969. This ensures transparency in valuation and compliance with customs regulations.
The revision by Pakistan Customs is expected to bring clarity and uniformity in the assessment of mobile phone LCD screens, ensuring that importers adhere to accurate and up-to-date customs values.