Reduced duty rate on imported ice-creams takes effect from July 1, 2026, under Pakistan’s new tariff schedule for fiscal year 2026-27.
Pakistan’s importers of ice-creams and edible ice products are set to benefit from lower taxation after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reduced the regulatory duty on these products under the fiscal year 2026-27 tariff framework.
The revised customs duty structure became effective from July 1, 2026, as part of the government’s broader tariff rationalization measures announced for the new fiscal year. The reduction is expected to ease the cost burden on importers dealing in ice-creams and related frozen dessert products.
According to a recently issued Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO), the FBR amended the regulatory duty rates applicable to imported ice-creams and other edible ice products classified under the Pakistan Customs Tariff (PCT). The revised rates form part of the updated customs tariff schedule introduced for FY2026-27.
Under the new duty regime, imports falling under PCT code 2105.0000, which covers ice-creams and other edible ice products regardless of whether they contain cocoa, will now attract a regulatory duty of 16 percent. The rate has been reduced from the previous level of 20 percent that remained in force during the last fiscal year.
The latest adjustment represents a reduction of 4 percentage points in the regulatory duty, translating into a 20 percent decline compared to the earlier rate. The move reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to review and streamline tariff structures across various imported goods categories.
Market analysts believe the reduction in regulatory duty could help importers lower overall import costs, although the final impact on retail prices will depend on exchange rates, shipping expenses, and other applicable taxes.
The lower duty may also encourage greater product availability in supermarkets, specialty stores, and online grocery platforms.
The demand for frozen desserts typically peaks during Pakistan’s long summer season, when high temperatures drive increased consumer spending on beverages, ice-creams, and other cooling products. As a result, the latest duty reduction could support supply levels during periods of strong seasonal demand.
The duty reduction is part of a wider set of tariff revisions introduced by the FBR for FY2026-27, aimed at supporting trade activity while balancing revenue collection objectives. Importers and stakeholders are expected to closely monitor the impact of the revised rates on import volumes and market dynamics in the coming months.
With the new tariff schedule now in force, all eligible imports of ice-creams and edible ice products will be subject to the reduced 16 percent regulatory duty from July 1, 2026.