Karachi Customs raises import valuation on 62 models of used mobile phones

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General Customs Valuation Karachi has upward revised customs values on the import of 62 models of four leading brands of old and used mobile phones (without any packing and accessories) in commercial quantity. The increased customs values would be applicable on the import of different models of Apple brand, Sharp, Samsung, Google Pixel and OnePlus brand. In this regard, the directorate has rescinded the valuation ruling number 2035/2026. According to the new valuation ruling number 2070 of 2026 issued on Thursday, these Customs values shall be applicable irrespective of any specific grade or condition of the used mobile phones. READ ALSO: Apple, Samsung, Google: new customs values fixed for used phones The Old and Used Mobile Phones shall have been activated at least six (06) months prior to exportation to Pakistan. The importer shall declare the activation period, which shall be verified by the respective assessing officers of the Collectorate. In respect of brands and models of Old and Used Mobile Phones imported in commercial quantity but not specified, the concerned clearance Collectorate is advised to assess the same under Sections 25(5) and 25(6) of the Customs Act, 1969. The customs values of old and used mobile phones were determined vide Valuation Ruling No. 2035/2026. The said Valuation Ruling was challenged before the Director General under Section 25D of the Customs Act, 1969. The Director General, vide Order-in-Revision No. 05/2026 dated 03-042026, rescinded the Valuation Ruling No. 2035/2026 dated 16-01-2026 with the following directions: “The contention by the petitioners (manufacturers) for not considering data of similar goods under Section 25(6 of the Customs Act, for valuation is accepted on the ground that if this data was not applicable the Directorate should exclude the application of data with cogent reasons. Moreover, the contention of the importers that in some brands lower value on the basis of international auction price was also not given due consideration. Accepting the petition, the directorate is directed to give due consideration of the facts by providing sufficient opportunity of hearing to both parties and issue a fresh ruling. Till the time, the Valuation Ruling No. 2035/2026 shall remain in the field. Meeting for determination of customs values was held on the said date, which was attended by the relevant stakeholders. The viewpoints of the participants were heard in detail and the stakeholders were requested to submit documentary evidence to substantiate their contentions, including details of auction prices. However, the same were not provided. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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