Fresh valuation issued for imported almonds

Islamabad: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has recently issued updated customs values for imported almonds, ranging from USD1.41 to USD3.81 per kilogram, contingent upon the specific almond type. This decision supersedes the previous Valuation Ruling No. 1927/2024, which was issued on December 5, 2024, and replaced with Valuation Ruling No. 2111/2026, effective immediately. The new ruling is applicable to almonds originating from all countries.

Shelled almonds, devoid of shells, have been assigned a customs value of USD3.81 per kilogram, while almonds with soft shells are valued at USD2.19 per kilogram, and those with hard shells at USD1.41 per kilogram. This valuation ruling was the result of a fresh assessment conducted by the Directorate following a prior ruling that was overturned in June 2026. Previously, Valuation Ruling No. 2065/2026 had been invalidated via Order-in-Revision No. 15/2026, dated June 1, 2026.

The Directorate was mandated to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of almond prices within the domestic market, verify the margins of importers and sellers, and take into account international published prices in adherence to the valuation methodologies outlined under Section 25 of the relevant regulations. Consequently, the Directorate dispatched notices to importers and other stakeholders, urging their participation in the valuation proceedings and submission of supporting documentation, such as import documents, invoices, and other pertinent information.

A gathering with stakeholders convened on September 25, 2026, where representatives from the Pakistan Kiryana Merchants Association, Karachi, and the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce participated. During the meeting, stakeholders were requested to provide supporting documents, encompassing sales tax invoices and verified export documents from the countries of purchase.

The Pakistan Kiryana Merchants Association contended that there was no basis for a further elevation in customs values, presenting import documents and overseas invoices to buttress their stance. In contrast, the Faisalabad Chamber offered limited additional input.