The Directorate General of Customs Valuation of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Karachi has announced updated customs values for LED bulbs, LED tube lights imports and their components from China, which will be used for the calculation of duties and taxes during the import process.
The board released two distinct valuation rulings, on Wednesday following requests from importers who sought customs values that correspond with current international pricing trends.
A preliminary review of import data, including declared and assessed values as well as market prices, was performed in accordance with Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969.
A specialised meeting was convened by FBR to establish customs values on imports of lights from China, during which relevant stakeholders shared their perspectives and provided documentary evidence to substantiate their claims.
For the assessment, ninety days’ worth of import data was collected and carefully analysed.
Market inquiries were carried out as required under sub-section (7) of Section 25 of the Customs Act, 1969, and were reviewed in accordance with the Directorate’s Office Order.
In conclusion, the customs values for the specified goods were established under Section 25(7) of the Customs Act, 1969.
Ruling number 2025 of 2026 formalises these updated valuations, ensuring that import assessments accurately reflect prevailing market trends.
FBR updates customs values for imported carbonated drinks
Earlier, The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduced updated customs values for imported carbonated drinks, aiming to improve the assessment of duties and taxes.
The new values were issued by the Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi under Valuation Ruling No. 2052 of 2026.
The revised list included well-known international brands such as Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite and 7Up.
Read more: FBR adds customs values on imports of carbonated drinks
