KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation has issued an addendum to valuation Ruling No.727/2015, which determined the customs values of self adhesive (transparent) BOPP / OPP tape and tape scotch brand.

Director Abdul Rasheed Shaikh had notified the Customs values of self-adhesive BOPP / OPP tape (width exceeding 20 cm) under PCT Code 3919.9010.9090 are $ 1.91, $ 2.00 and $2.48 for China, Korea, UAE, Taiwan and Europe, respectively. Whereas, $2.35, $2.45 and $3.05 for China, Korea, UAE, Taiwan and Europe origin under PCT Code 3919.1090 for the customs value of self-adhesive BOPP / OPP tape (width not exceeding 20 cm of paperboard spool).

The Customs values of self-adhesive BOPP / OPP tape (width not exceeding 20 cm of plastic spool) under PCT Code 3919.1090 are $ 2.50, $ 2.60 and $3.25 for China, Korea, UAE, Taiwan and Europe, respectively. Whereas, Customs values of self-adhesive tape scotch brand (width not exceeding 20 cm) under PCT Code 3919.1030 are $ 6.00, $ 6.25 and $7.80 for China, Korea, Taiwan and Europe, respectively.

According to addendum, Self Adhesive BOPP/OPP tape width exceeding 20cm-log roll of China origin will be assessed to duty taxes at @2.15 per KG, goods of Europe origin will be assessed at $2.80 per KG and goods of Korea, UAE, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore will be assessed at 2.25 per KG/

DG of Customs valuation has directed that in case of consignments imported by air, the assessing officer must take into account the differential between the airfreight and sea freight while applying customs values.

DG of Customs valuation has directed the Collectors of customs to ensure that concerned staff should apply the values given in the Ruling for goods description without any flaw and fail.