KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation has determined the customs values of silicone in Primary Form vide Valuation Ruling No 779/2015. The customs values of cotton fabric were determined under Section 25-A of the Customs Act, 1969.
According to details, a reference was received from the Model Customs Collectorate MCC Appraisement East regarding determination of customs values of silicone in primary form HS Code 3910.0000. The subject items having different grades were being assessed, cleared at different, albeit, under invoiced values.
It has also been noticed that silicon in primary form is imported into Pakistan from different origins mostly comprising release agents, anit-foam, softener of emulsion grade and in addition to above i.e. release agent, softener, anit foam.
As per the Valuation Ruling, silicone in primary form (emulsion grade) of all origins would be assessed to clearance and forwarding at $ 2.00 per kilograms. While, silicone in primary form (fluid/oil grade) would be assessed to clearance and forwarding at $ 2.35 per kiograms.
