Pakistan Customs sets new import values for raisins from Iran, Afghanistan, China

Profit reported that the Directorate General of Customs Valuation has fixed new values for imported raisins, between $1.55 and $1.63 per kg. The authority acted after concluding that the dried grapes were being declared at comparatively lower prices. Under Valuation Ruling No. 2109 of 2026, Iranian raisins will carry a C&F value of $1.59 per kg, while Afghan goods are set at $1.63 and Chinese at $1.55.

Customs began the revaluation exercise after noticing that raisin imports were assessed too low, aiming for uniform valuation and protection of government revenue. Stakeholder meetings took place on September 8 and September 23, and importers were asked to furnish sales tax invoices and verified export papers from the purchasing countries. No documents were produced, so the Directorate reviewed 90 days of import data and carried out market enquiries, which showed higher local prices.

Because complete and verifiable information was missing, Customs rejected the transaction value method and found comparisons with identical or similar goods unsuitable, so it used market survey data under Section 25(7). Where declared or invoice values exceed the fixed figures, duties and taxes will be levied on the higher amount. The ruling supersedes the 2022 Quetta ruling and applies nationwide, except specified imports through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa land border stations.