Stakeholders invited to June 29 meeting as Customs reviews valuation ruling for second-hand mobile phone imports
KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has initiated the process of revising the customs values of old and used mobile phones by inviting importers and other stakeholders to participate in consultations aimed at updating the existing valuation framework.
According to a notice issued by the Directorate General of Customs Valuation, a stakeholders’ meeting will be held on June 29, 2026, at the office of the Director (Customs Valuation) at the Custom House in Karachi to determine revised customs values under Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969.
The Directorate has invited importers, trade associations, chambers of commerce and other stakeholders to attend the meeting and provide market evidence to facilitate the determination of fair and realistic customs values for commercial imports of second-hand mobile phones.
Participants have been requested to bring comprehensive documentary evidence in support of their submissions. The required documents include import invoices along with Goods Declarations (GDs), Examination Reports (ERs), Packing Lists (PLs), Bills of Lading (BLs) and other import-related records covering the previous 12 months.
Stakeholders have also been asked to provide details of foreign manufacturers, including their official websites and email addresses, to assist Customs authorities in verifying prevailing international market prices.
In addition, the Directorate has sought copies of import contracts, Letters of Credit (LCs), sales tax invoices issued during the past year, manufacturers’ latest price lists, discount schedules, export Goods Declarations, laboratory test reports, representative samples and any other supporting documents relevant to the valuation exercise.
According to the Directorate, the information gathered during the consultation process will help assess actual transaction values and ensure that any revisions to customs values accurately reflect prevailing international market conditions.
Trade bodies, representative organisations and chambers of commerce have also been requested to circulate the notice among their members to encourage maximum participation in the consultation process.
Customs officials emphasised that broad stakeholder engagement would enhance transparency and help establish fair customs values based on credible market evidence, ensuring a balanced approach for both the government and importers.
The existing customs values are prescribed under Valuation Ruling No. 2070/2026, issued on April 21, 2026, which covers the import of old and used mobile phones in commercial quantities without packing or accessories under Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969.
The outcome of the review may lead to revised customs values, potentially affecting the assessment of customs duties and taxes on future commercial imports of second-hand mobile phones into Pakistan.
