KARACHI: Directorate General of Customs Valuation has issued more valuation guidelines for the reference of assessment staff to avoid under-invoicing.

Directorate General has initiated an exercise to develop database values for different items wherein it has been observed that declarations are wide range and do not correctly reflect values of the items as traded in the international market.

During the scrutiny of previous clearance data, it has been observed that a number of goods being assessed at different values and certain transactions are on very low side.

Authorities conducted market inquiries to verify the authenticity of declarations. Online prices were also obtained to corroborate the findings of the market surveys.

The reference values of Levis Brand Ladies & Gents Shirts (all types) under PCT 6106 all origins are $18/pc. The reference values of Levis Brand Ladies & Gents T-Shirts (all types) under PCT 6106 all origins are $16/pc. The reference values of Levis Brand Ladies & Gents Jeans/casual pants (all types) under PCT 6106 all origins are $26/pc. The reference values of Levis Brand Men’s shorts (all types) under PCT 6106 all origins are $17/pc.

The reference values of Red-Herring Brand Ladies & Gents Shirts (all types) under PCT 6106 all origins are $15/pc. The reference values of Red-Herring Brand Ladies & Gents T-Shirts (all types) under PCT 6106 all origins are $20/pc. The reference values of Red-Herring Brand Ladies & Gents Jeans/casual pants (all types) under PCT 6106 all origins are $25/pc.

The reference values of Timberland Brand Ladies & Gents Shirts (all types) under PCT 6106 all origins are $30/pc. The reference values of Timberland Brand Ladies & Gents T-Shirts (all types) under PCT 6106 all origins are $25/pc. The reference values of Timberland Brand Ladies & Gents Jeans/casual pants (all types) under PCT 6106 all origins are $38/pc. The reference values of Timberland Brand Ladies & Gents coats (all types) under PCT 6106 all origins are $96/pc.

The reference values of Toluene Di Isocyanate under PCT 2929.1000 of China are fixed at $2.45/kg. The reference values of Citric Acid Mono-hydrate under PCT 2918.1400 of China are fixed at $1.0/kg.  The reference values of Urine Pregnancy Test Strip under PCT 3822.0000 of China are fixed at $7.45/kg.

The reference values of Polyester FDY Yarn 108Denier/2 ply (36 to 48 filament) of all origins under PCT 5402.4700 are fixed at $1.92/kg. The reference values of Polyester FDY Yarn 150 Denier/2 ply (48 filament) of all origins under PCT 5402.4700 are fixed at $2.0/kg.

The reference values of Electric Room Heaters (single Rod) low end brands of China under PCT 8419.5000 are $5.0/pc. The reference values of Electric Room Heaters (double Rod) low end brands of China under PCT 8419.5000 are $9.5/pc.

The reference values of Welding Machine 100 Ampere (single phase) of China are $42/pc. The reference values of Welding Machine 200 Ampere (single phase) of China are $58/pc. The reference values of Welding Machine 250 Ampere (single phase) of China are $86/pc. The reference values of Welding Machine 400 Ampere (three phase) of China are $225/pc.