Revised customs duty rates for juices, mineral waters, and non-alcoholic beverages take effect from July 1, 2026, under the new fiscal year tariff schedule.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has significantly reduced the regulatory duty (RD) on the import of juices, mineral waters, and several non-alcoholic beverages, with cuts reaching as high as 58 percent.
The revised duty structure became effective from July 1, 2026, under the tariff schedule for the fiscal year 2026-27.
According to the newly issued Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO), the FBR has revised the regulatory duty rates applicable to various imported beverage categories covered under the Pakistan Customs Tariff (PCT).
The move is part of the government’s updated customs tariff policy for the current fiscal year and is expected to lower the import cost of several beverage products.
Under the revised rates, the regulatory duty on the import of waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters without added sugar or sweetening matter, classified under PCT Code 22.01, has been reduced to 20 percent. Previously, these products were subject to a 30 percent regulatory duty, reflecting a reduction of approximately 33 percent.
Similarly, the FBR has lowered the regulatory duty on mineral waters, aerated waters containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, flavored waters, and other non-alcoholic beverages falling under PCT Code 22.02. The revised duty has been fixed at 16 percent, down from 20 percent in the previous fiscal year, representing a 20 percent decrease.
The most substantial relief has been provided for the import of fruit juices, nut juices, coconut water, grape must, and vegetable juices, including products that may contain added sugar or sweetening matter but are free from added spirits. These products, classified under PCT Code 20.09, will now attract a 20 percent regulatory duty instead of the earlier 48 percent.
This revision translates into a sharp 58 percent reduction in regulatory duty for imported juices, making it the largest cut among the beverage categories included in the latest tariff notification.
The revised duty structure is expected to reduce import costs for beverage importers and distributors while potentially increasing the availability of imported juice and beverage products in the domestic market.
Businesses involved in food and beverage imports are also likely to benefit from improved pricing flexibility under the updated customs tariff regime for FY2026-27.