KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation is developing database values for different items wherein it has been observed that declarations are of wide range and do not correctly reflect values of the items as traded in the international market.

During the scrutiny of previous clearance data, several items were identified where watchful intervention at senior level was required.

During this exercise on individual items, the Directorate General has adequately sensitized the clearance Collectorates through a number of reference values, valuation guidelines letters were sent individually in respect of the following items: