Written by Hamza Shahnawaz in Taxation Customs authorities assure PCDMA of relief on costly ICIS price verification, full implementation of the DPL waiver and restoration of NTN-based self-clearance facilities. KARACHI, November 3, 2026: Pakistan Customs and the Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) have agreed to address longstanding issues faced by commercial importers through mutual consultation and improved coordination, with progress reported on ICIS scan pricing, DPL waivers, self-clearance facilities and customs valuation rulings. The understanding was reached during a meeting between a PCDMA delegation, led by Chairman Muhammad Saleem Muakti, and Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement (South) Wajid Ali at Customs House, Karachi. The meeting focused on challenges confronting commercial importers and measures to streamline customs procedures and facilitate trade. Relief from costly ICIS scan pricing The PCDMA delegation highlighted that ICIS scan services cost approximately $15,000 to $20,000 annually, making them unaffordable for many importers. The Chief Collector agreed that PCDMA could issue price verification certificates for imported raw materials based on available market information and resources. Customs could accept these certificates as an alternative to ICIS scan pricing where price verification is required. DPL waiver to be fully implemented Regarding the DPL waiver, the delegation requested that the three-month concession granted by the relevant regulator, NEPSA, be implemented in full without excluding any period. The Chief Collector assured the delegation that Customs would honour the entire three-month waiver and would not create unnecessary hurdles for importers. NTN-based…