How do I challenge a customs valuation increase on imported machinery in Pakistan?

If Customs has increased the value of your machinery during reassessment, don’t worry  this happens quite often and it can be challenged.

In simple terms, Customs is supposed to accept your actual invoice price, unless they have a solid legal reason not to. In many cases, they increase the value based on incorrect comparisons or without properly following the law.

Here’s what you should do:

First, get your goods released (usually by paying duty under protest or giving a bank guarantee) so you don’t keep paying storage charges

Then file an appeal before the Collector (Appeals) within 30 days

Support your case with documents like your invoice, payment proof, supplier quotes, and any evidence showing the real market price

The most important point is this: you’re not just saying the value is high  you’re showing that Customs used the wrong method.

These cases are very winnable if handled properly.
If you’d like, send us your documents and we can quickly review your case and guide you on the best way to reduce your duty and challenge the reassessment.
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