KARACHI: Directorate of Customs Valuation has revised the customs values of Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate vide Valuation Ruling No.1018/2017.

The values of the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate and Sodium Lauryl Sulphate were earlier determined vide Valuation Ruling No 800/2016.

There were several representations from different importers/traders and Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), for determination of customs value of the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate and Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. Hence, existing valuation ruling which is over one year old is required to be revised in the light of High Court of Sind at Karachi’s orders.

Since 90 days have passed and representations were received from commercial importers regarding values attics determined in afore mentioned valuation ruling, an exercise was initiated to re-determine the values of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate and Sodium Lauryl Sulphate in the light of international price trend.