New Customs Values Set for Imported Glass Tubing and Blood Collection Tubes

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has established revised customs values for the import of Blood Collection Tubes (Glass/PET) originating from China, along with Amber and Clear Glass Tubing used in ampoule manufacturing from both China and Europe. The directorate officially announced these changes through two valuation rulings issued on Saturday.

Ruling number 2016 of 2025 addresses the import of Amber and Clear Glass Tubing intended for ampoule production from Europe and China. Concurrently, ruling number 2017 of 2025 pertains to the import of Blood Collection Tubes from China.

According to the initial ruling (2017 of 2025), the customs values for Blood Collection Tubes were ascertained in accordance with section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969. This valuation ruling faced a challenge under section 25D of the Customs Act, 1969, leading the Director General to remand it back to the Directorate. Order in Revision No.18/2025 instructed a fresh assessment under section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969, considering the objections raised. The original valuation ruling remains in effect until the new assessment is completed.

A meeting took place with participation from importers and a domestic manufacturer. During discussions, importers asserted that global prices for these goods have decreased due to technological advancements. Conversely, local manufacturers argued for an increase in the valuation of blood collection tubes to align with current market prices. They provided quotations from Chinese suppliers to support their position.

The valuation methods outlined in section 25 of the Customs Act, 1969, were systematically evaluated to determine the customs values for the specified goods. Consequently, the customs values were established under Section 25(7) of the Customs Act, 1969.

Through ruling 2016 of 2025, the directorate also released a new valuation for imported Amber and Clear Glass Tubing used in the production of ampoules from Europe and China.

Previously issued Valuation Rulings for Glass Tubing intended for manufacturing clear and amber glass ampoules, along with the ampoules themselves, were contested by stakeholders under Section 25-D of the Customs Act, 1969. The Director General of Valuation instructed a re-evaluation of the contested valuation ruling. Subsequently, a reassessment of customs values was initiated, considering import data, current market trends, and discrepancies between market prices and existing customs values.

Importers of glass tubing and ampoules have called for the rationalization of customs values, claiming that the present values exceed prevailing international rates. In contrast, local manufacturers and converters have voiced concerns about the increasing importation of finished glass tubing and ampoules. They report a decline in operational capacity to 20 percent due to price competition, with conversion expenses from tubing to ampoules estimated at approximately 100 percent.

Despite being requested to provide a cost breakdown and supporting documentation, local manufacturers failed to submit any such evidence, as stated in the ruling.