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  • Sharp growth recorded in import of CBU, CKD motor cars

    Sharp growth recorded in import of CBU, CKD motor cars

    ISLAMABAD: A sharp growth has been witnessed in import of motor cars in the categories of Completely Build Unit (CBU) and Completely Knocked Down (CKD) during first nine months (July – March) of 2020/2021.

    The import of motor cars in both the categories recorded over 100 percent growth.

    According to data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) the import of CBU motor cars increased by 149 percent to $161.21 million during first nine months of the current fiscal year as compared with $64.8 million in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

    Similarly, the import of CKD cars increased by 113 percent to $733 million during July – March 2020/2021 as compared with $343.4 million in the same period of the last fiscal year.

    Analysts said that import of CBU cars increased due to ease in air travel restrictions after reduction in coronavirus cases globally.

    Besides, the import of CKD cars can be attributed to acceleration in domestic industrial activities after lifting of lockdown that was imposed to prevent spread of coronavirus cases.

  • FBR urged to allow commercial import of used cars to end auto assemblers monopoly

    FBR urged to allow commercial import of used cars to end auto assemblers monopoly

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been urged to allow commercial import of used and reconditioned cars of models up to five years old to end monopoly of local car assemblers.

    Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in its proposals for budget 2021/2022 recommended the commercial import of used and reconditioned motor cars up to five years old.

    The chamber said that during the past 40 years, assemblers of automobiles have enjoyed protective duties, exemptions and virtual monopoly in Pakistan’s automobile car market.

    Contrary to initial agreements, the assemblers failed to implement deletion program up to 90 percent. Instead, they are importing CKD while they have created vendors who mostly import auto parts and supply to these assemblers.

    Consequently, the so called vendor industry is only producing low quality and non-mechanical parts which is clearly visible in locally assembled cars.

    So far the assemblers have only drained Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves to the tune of billions of dollars.

    Quality of automobiles produced by the assemblers is so poor that not a single unit of these cars has ever been exported to any country.

    Despite such poor quality, artificial shortage is created to fetch a premium on the early delivery and allow undocumented investors to exploit genuine buyers.

    The chamber said that import of reconditioned cars more than 3 years old model has been restricted to favor the assemblers and exploit the middle class people of Pakistan who can no more afford to buy even a small 660cc to 1000cc imported or local car.

    Ironically, import of brand new cars of high capacity and premium brands is allowed which only benefits the elite. Middle class consumers have been deprived of their right to purchase reasonably priced used/reconditioned cars which have a better quality and safety standard than the locally assembled new vehicles.

    Clearly there is an element of corruption, connivance and vested interest involved in formulating auto-policies. Unfortunately, the vested interests are also resisting to change the policy to allow import of reconditioned cars by reducing the Tariff rates and also permit import of cars of up to five year old models.

    The chamber further said that enough protection has been given for decades to assemblers.

    The chamber has given a comprehensive tariff plan for import of used and reconditioned cars.

  • Car import jumps up by 166 percent in seven months

    Car import jumps up by 166 percent in seven months

    ISLAMABAD: The import of used and old cars recorded a growth of 166 percent during first seven months (July – January) of 2020/2021 owing to significant decline in coronavirus cases and relaxation in economic activities by easing COVID lockdown.

    According to data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday, the import payment for used and old cars surged to $116 million during first seven months of the current fiscal year as compared with $43.64 million in the corresponding months of the last fiscal year.

    Sources in Pakistan Customs attributed the growth in imported cars to ease in travel restriction following decline in coronavirus cases across the world and start of vaccination to cure the pandemic.

    As per import policy of Pakistan every person can bring a new motor car by paying prevailing rate of duty and taxes. However, the commercial import of motor cars is not allowed.

    The import of used cars is allowed under various schemes to facilitate Pakistanis living abroad. The overseas Pakistanis can bring motor cars under personal baggage, transfer of resident or gift schemes.

    New vehicles can be imported into Pakistan freely by any one against payment of duty & taxes under generally applicable import procedures and requirements.

    Officials in Pakistan Customs said that Pakistani nationals residing abroad including dual nationals can import old and used vehicles into Pakistan under the following 03 schemes: Personal Baggage; Gift Scheme; Transfer of Residence.

    Cars not older than 03 years and other vehicles not older than 05 years can be imported under these schemes.

    The structure of duty and taxes under these 03 schemes remains the same. Motorcycles and Scooters can only be imported under Transfer of Residence Scheme.

    Students receiving remittance from Pakistan, non-earning members of the Pakistani nationals living abroad and those who have imported, gifted or received a vehicle in the past two years are not eligible.

    The customs authorities said that all vehicles in new/used condition to be imported under transfer of residence, personal baggage or under gift scheme, the duty and taxes shall be paid out of foreign exchange arranged by Pakistan nationals themselves or local recipient supported by bank enchashment certificate showing conversion of foreign remittance to local currency, as under:

    a. the remittance for payment of duty and taxes shall originate from the account of Pakistani national sending the vehicle from abroad; and

    b. the remittance shall either be received in account of Pakistani national sending the vehicle from abroad or, in case, his account is non-existent or inoperative, in the account of his family.

  • Import of CKD motor vehicles witnesses unprecedented growth

    Import of CKD motor vehicles witnesses unprecedented growth

    ISLAMABAD: The import of motor vehicles in Completely Knock Down (CKD) condition has witnessed a unprecedented growth of 4902 percent in December 2020 due to acceleration of manufacturing activities by auto industry in the country.

    According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the import of motor vehicles in CKD/Semi Knock Down (SKD) condition increased to $107 million in December 2020 as compared with meagre $2.14 in the same month of the last year.

    The country’s car industry witnessed significant downfall during the last year due economic slowdown and adverse impact of coronavirus.

    The economy during the first half of the last year had witnessed consolidation and shown improvement in early 2020. However, the coronavirus which detected in last months of 2019 in China adversely affected the world as well as domestic economy.

    The car manufacturing in the country has witnessed growth during the first half of the current fiscal year. However, the pace of manufacturing grew at a faster pace in the last months of the first half of the current fiscal year.

    The car production is major component of Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) as this industry grew by 1.97 percent in November 2020 over the corresponding month of the last year.

    Meanwhile, car sales, as reported by PAMA, increased by 15 percent YoY in December 2020 to 13,870 units.

    The same, including Lucky Motor Corporation (KIA, non-member of PAMA), is up by 20 percent YoY.

  • MCC Quetta to auction 135 motor vehicles on December 28

    MCC Quetta to auction 135 motor vehicles on December 28

    KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Quetta has announced auction of 135 motor vehicles on December 28, 2020.

    Following vehicles will be presented at the auction:

    1. Toyota Mark X, Chassis No. GRX120-0037293, Engine Type 4GR-FSE, Model 2005, 2500-CC, Color White.

    2. Nissan X Trail Jeep, Chassis No. NT30-020555, Model 2001, Color White.

    3. Nissan X Trail Jeep, Chassis No. NT30-077946, Engine No. QR20(DE), 1998-CC, Model 2003, Color Golden.

    4. BMW Car, Chassis No. WBADD42090BV14330, Engine Type M52, Model 1997, Color Black.

    5. Toyota Probox DX, Chassis No. QG10-011435, Engine No. DG18-347228, Model 2000.

    6. Nissan Car (Automatic), Chassis No. QG10-011435, Engine No. DG18-347228, Model 2000.

    7. Kawasaki Motorcycle, Chassis No. 8945A-1, Engine No. ZRT00DEO14545, Model 2007, HP-1000-CC, Color Black.

    8. DX Corolla Binjo, Chassis No. CE107-0006474, Engine No. NTA, Model 2000, Color Silver.

    9. Toyota Litace, Chassis No. CM30-0012463, Engine No. 2CT-080945, Model 1987.

    10. Car Saracha (RHD), Chassis No. AE100-0197878, Engine No. SHC194187, Model 1996, Color Trim.

    11. Saracha Car, Chassis No. GT196-0005336, Engine Type NTA.

    12. Toyota Pickup Single Cabin (LHD), Chassis No. YN57-0020059, Model 1984.

    13. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0139308, Engine Type 1ZZFE, 1797-CC, Model 2007.

    14. Toyota Probox Car, Reg No. AZA-229 (FAKE), Chassis No. NCP58-0035251, Eng No. 1RZ8358229, Model. 2004 as per seat belt, Color. Silver, H/p. 1500cc as per trim plate.

    15. Toyota Altis, Chassis No. MRO53ZEE106113129, Model 2008, Engine No. 3ZZFE, 1600cc.

    16. Toyota Mark X, Chassis No. GRX120-0003526, Engine No. NTA, Model 2004, Color White, 2500-CC.

    17. Toyota Mark X, Chassis No. GRX120-0044423, Model 2005, Engine No. 4GR-FSE, 2500cc.

    18. Toyota Pickup S/Cabin (LHD), Chassis No. YN55-0003868, Engine No. 2Y-0351680, Model 1984.

    19. Toyota Mark X, Chassis No. GRX130-6040658, Engine Type: 4GR-FSE, Model 2011, 2500-CC, Color Black.

    20. Suzuki Alto Car, Chassis No. HA23S-708711, Model 2003, Engine K6A, 660cc.

    21. Trailer 14 Wheeler, along with 2x Containers, Chassis No. 0688058, Engine Type: 32233.

    22. Toyota Corolla Altis, Chassis No. MR053ZEE106126143, Engine No. 377-FE, Model No. 2008.

    23. Tractor with Trolley, Chassis No. 1436-89, Engine No. CE9706520610114K.

    24. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0052728, Engine No. Nil, Model 2002.

    25. Toyota Hilux Surf, Chassis No. TRN215-0018085, Engine No. 2TR-FE, Model 2007.

    26. Mercedez Benz Car 02 Door, Chassis No.041173, Engine No. 15486372, 3975CC, Model 1977.

    27. Toyota Land Cruiser, Chassis No. UZJ200-4016488, Model 2008.

    28. Toyota Prius Car, Chassis No. ZVW30-1065825, Engine No. 2ZR-2541406, Model 2009.

    29. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP13-0042741, Engine No. 92301, Model 2004.

    30. Toyota Prado (Damaged), Chassis No. VZJ121-0008506, Model 2003.

    31. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0143934, Engine No 1ZZFE 1794-CC, Model 2007.

    32. Toyota Hilux Surf, Chassis No. TRN215-0019386, 2700-CC, Model 2007.

    33. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TX, Chassis No. VZJ120-0006306, Engine No. 5VZFE, 3400-CC, Model 2003.

    34. Nissan Navara Pickup, Chassis No. MNTCB4D23A0011839, 2298-CC, Model 2015.

    35. Toyota Fielder Car Chassis No.NZE121-0022209 Engine No. 1NZ-A1-80778, Model 2001.

    36. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP13-0031688, Engine No. 2SZFE, 1300-CC, Model 2004.

    37. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. KSP90-5118205, Engine No. 1KRFE, 1000-CC, Model 2008.

    38. Toyota Passo Car, Chassis No. KGC30-0019245, Engine No. AKR-1072012, Model 2010.

    39. Toyota Probox Car, Chassis No. NCP51-0027271, Engine No. A735421, Model 2003.

    40. Toyota Fielder Car, Chassis No. NZE121-0211059, Engine No. 2653235, Model 2003.

    41. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP13-0020468, Engine No. 2SZFE, 1300-CC, Model 2002.

    42. Toyota X Corolla Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3366004, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2006.

    43. Toyota Fielder Car, Chassis No. ZZE122-0161681, Model 2004.

    44. Toyota Land Criuser Prado (03-Doors), Chassis No. VZJ90-0003895, Engine No. 5VZFE, 3400-CC, Model 1998.

    45. Toyota Prius Car, Chassis no. NHW20-3025436, Model 2004.

    46. Toyota Surf, Chassis No. VZN215-0003375, Engine No. 5E2-FE, 3400-CC, Model 2003.

    47. Toyota Passo Car, Chassis No. KGC10-0001215, Engine No. 1KRFE, 996-CC, Model 2004.

    48. Toyota Corolla Car, Chassis No. NZE121-0121392, Engine No. 1NZFE, 1496 CC, Model 2002.

    49. Toyota Passo, Chassis No. KGC30-0003935, Engine No. 1KR-036939, Model 2010.

    50. Toyota Passo, Chassis No. KGC30-0015515, Engine 1KR, 1000-CC, Model 2010.

    51. Toyota Corolla Car (Damaged), Chassis No. NZE121-3318881, Engine No. 1NZFE, 1496-CC, Model 2005.

    52. Toyota Surf, Chassis No. VZN215-0002124, Model 2002.

    53. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0101456, Model 2005.

    54. Toyota Hilux Surf, Chassis No. RZN215-0005494, Engine No. 3RZFE, Model 2003.

    55. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. NSP130-2059004, Engine No. 1NRFE, Model 2012.

    56. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TZ, Chassis No. VZJ121-0007025, Engine No. 5VZFE, Model 2003.

    57. Toyota Corolla G Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3185873, Engine No. 1NZ-A735132, Model 2003.

    58. Toyota Probox Car, Chassis No. NCP51-0208603, Model 2008.

    59. Toyota Fielder Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3391952, Engine No. 1NZFE, 1496-CC, Model 2006.

    60. Toyota Hilux Surf, Chassis No. VZN185-0234248, Model 1999.

    61. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZRT260-3073025, Model 2010.

    62. Toyota Corolla G Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3201930, Engine No. A-814419, Model 2003.

    63. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. NCP10-0171543, Engine No. 2NZFE, 1300-CC, Model 2002.

    64. Suzuki carry pickup, Chassis No. DC51T-405455, Model 1995.

    65. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. NCP10-0185065, Model 2002.

    66. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. KSP90-5110191, Model 2007.

    67. Toyota Probox Car, Chassis No. NCP51-0136114, Model 2006.

    68. Toyota Corolla Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3373033, Engine No. 1NZFE, 1500-CC, Model 2006.

    69. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TZ, Chassis No. GRJ151-0001901, 4000-CC, Model 2010.

    70. Motorcycle BMW GS650, Chassis No. WB10218029ZT33715, Model 2008.

    71. Toyota Crown Car, Chassis No. AWS210-6031519, Engine No. 2ARFSE, 2493-CC, Model 2013.

    72. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Chassis No. GRJ121-0001861, Model 2006.

    73. Toyota Corolla X Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3365014, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2006.

    74. Zamyad Pickup, Chassis No. NAZPL140TH0465216, Model 1987.

    75. Zamyad Pickup, Chassis No. NAZPL140TH0464684, Model 2017.

    76. Zamyad Pickup, Chassis No. NAZPL140TIL182834, Model 1996.

    77. Suzuki Alto Car, Chassis No. HA35S-123859, Engine No. R06A, Model 2012.

    78. Zamyad Pickup, Chassis No. NAZPL140TG0448036, Model 2016.

    79. Toyota Probox Car, Chassis No. NLP51-0002178, Engine No. 1NDTV, Model 2002.

    80. Toyota Fielder Car, Chassis No. NZE121-0263427, Engine No. FEC-013761, Model 2003.

    81. Toyota Succeed RHD Car, Chassis No. NCP51-0070762, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2004.

    82. Toyota Succeed RHD Car, Chassis No. NCP51-0070243, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2004.

    83. Suzuki Swift Car, Chassis No. ZC72S-130221, Model 2011.

    84. Toyota Succeed RHD Car, Chassis No. NCP58-0041261, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2005.

    85. Toyota Probox RHD, Chassis No. NCP51-0051331, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2003.

    86. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZRT260-3065800, Engine No.2ZRFAE, Model 2010.

    87. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZRT260-3078070, Engine No. 2ZRFAE, Model 2011.

    88. Toyota Axio Car, Chassis No. NZE141-6081610, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2008.

    89. Toyota Corolla G Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3027157, Engine No. 1NZA-117680, Model 2001.

    90. Diana Mazda Truck, Chassis No. WGLAD-173340, Engine No. 5H-24700, Model 1992.

    91. Toyota Corolla Axio Car, Chassis No. NZE141-6016512, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2007.

    92. Toyota Land Cruiser ZX, Chassis No. URJ202-4092686, Model 2015.

    93. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZRT260-3016564, Engine No. 1ZZFE, Model 2007.

    94. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP90-5152945, Engine No. 2SZFE, Model 2010.

    95. Toyota Passo Car, Chassis No. KGC30-0041958, Engine No. 1KRFE, Model 2010.

    96. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0140939, Model 2007.

    97. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. NZT260-3057756, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2009.

    98. Toyota Haice Wagon 09 Seater, Chassis No. TRH112-5004427, Engine No. 1TRFE, Model 2003.

    99. Toyota Fielder X Car, Chassis No. NZE121-0231993, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2003.

    100. Toyota Fielder X Car, Chassis No. NZE121-0299371, Engine No. 1NZB-234993, Model 2004.

    101. Toyota Corolla G Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3211944, Engine No. 1NA8565, Model 2003.

    102. Toyota Camry Car, Chassis No. AVV50-1015767, Engine No. 2ARFXE, Model 2012.

    103. Toyota Aqua Car, Chassis No. NHP10-6146566, Engine No. 1NZFXE, Model 2013.

    104. Toyota Corolla G Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3215083, Engine No. 1NZA870887, Model 2003.

    105. Toyota Corolla G Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3352487, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2006.

    106. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP90-5165408, Engine No. 2SZFE, Model 2010.

    107. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP13-0012428, Engine No. 2SZFE, Model 2003.

    108. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP90-5147174, Engine No. 2SZFE, Model 2010.

    109. Suzuki Swift Car, Chassis No. ZC72S-113698, Engine No. K12B, Model 2010.

    110. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP13-0003605, Engine No. 2SZFE, Model 2003.

    111. Toyota Fielder X Car, Chassis No. NZE141-9164775, Engine No. 1NZ-744601, Model 2010.

    112. Toyota Fielder Car, Chassis No. NZE121-0204866, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2003.

    113. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0143720, Model 2007.

    114. Toyota Yaris Vitz Car, Chassis No. NCP90-2067396, Engine No. 2NZFE, Model 2008.

    115. Toyota Yaris Vitz Car, Chassis No. JTDKT3D350D602147, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2015.

    116. Toyota Aqua Car, Chassis No. NHP10-2056769, Engine No. 1NZFXE, Model 2012.

    117. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZRT260-3074250, Engine No. 2ZRFAE, Model 2010.

    118. Toyota Crown Hybrid, Chassis No. GWS204-0003051, Engine No. 2GRFSE, Model 2008.

    119. Toyota Prius Car, Chassis No. ZVW30-0139252, Engine No. 2ZRFXE, Model 2010.

    120. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZRT261-3006058, Engine No. 3ZRFAE, 2000 CC, Model 2008.

    121. Toyota Land Cruiser V8, Chassis No. UZJ100-01418865, Engine No. 2UZFE, Model 2002.

    122. Toyota Passo Car, Chassis No. KGC30-0002259, Engine No. 1KRFE, Model 2010.

    123. Toyota Probox Car, Chassis No. NCP51-0208458, Engine No. 1NZFE, 1500 CC, Model 2008.

    124. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP10-0366252, Model 2002.

    125. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Chassis No. GRJ151-0001037, Engine No. 1GRFE, Model 2009.

    126. Toyota Passo Car, Chassis No. KGC30-0022329, Model 2010.

    127. Toyota Land Cruiser, Chassis No. UZJ200-5046616, Engine No. 2UZFE, Model 2009.

    128. Toyota Corolla G Car, Chassis No. NZE121-3356046, Engine No. 1NZFE, Model 2006.

    129. Toyota FJ Cruiser Jeep, Chassis No. JTEBU11F50K191372, Model 2014.

    130. Dodge Caliber, Chassis No. IB3C34HAIAD583828.

    131. Toyota Hilux Surf, Chassis No. VZN215-0007318, Model 2005.

    132. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP13-0039838, Model 2004.

    133. Suzuki Jimny, Chassis No. JB33W-116173, Engine No. M13A-1099828, Model 2000.

    134. Toyota Crown Majesta Car, Chassis No. GRS128-1006069, Engine No. 3GR-FSE, Model 2005.

    135. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP90-5087763, Engine No. 2SZFE, Model 2008.

  • FBR updates rates of duty, tax on import of vehicles

    FBR updates rates of duty, tax on import of vehicles

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued updated rates of duty and tax for customs clearance of imported vehicle.

    The Federal Government of Pakistan has extended various benefits / exemptions to the taxpayers for importing vehicles, according to updated rates up to June 30, 2020.

    The details concessions / exemptions are given as under:-

    i. S.R.O. 577(I)/2005 Dated 06.06.2005 (Exemption from customs duty, sales tax, withholding tax on import of certain specified Old and used automotive vehicles)

    The import of old and used automotive vehicles of Asian makes meant for transport of persons, specified in column (2) of the Table below, falling under PCT heading No. 87.03 of the First Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969), is exempted from so much of the customs-duty, sales tax and withholding tax as are in excess of the cumulative amount specified in column (3) thereof,

    Sr. NoAutomotive vehicles of Asian makes meant for transport of persons.Duty and taxes in US$ or equivalent amount in Pak rupees.
    (1)(2)(3)
    1Up to 800ccUS$4800
    2Up to 801-1000ccUS$6000
    3From 1001 – 1300ccUS$13200
    4From 1301 – 1500ccUS$18590
    5From 1501 – 1600ccUS$22550
    6From 1601 – 1800cc (Excluding Jeeps)US$27940

    It is relevant to mention that the Federal Government has fixed the leviable duty and taxes of automotive vehicles of Asian makes meant for transport of persons as discussed above irrespective of their physical condition. The Customs officers do not have any discretionary power to increase / decrease the leviable duties / taxes, the FBR said.

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  • Car import surges by 194 percent in five months

    Car import surges by 194 percent in five months

    ISLAMABAD: The Import of motor cars in Completely Built Unit (CBU) has surged by 194 percent during the first five months (July – November) of the current fiscal year owing to ease in travel restrictions that were imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the import of cars increased to $77 million during the first five months of the current fiscal year as compared with $26.13 million in the same period of the last fiscal year.

    As per import policy of Pakistan every person can bring a new motor car by paying prevailing rate of duty and taxes. However, the commercial import of motor cars is not allowed.

    The import of used cars are allowed under various schemes to facilitate Pakistanis living abroad. The overseas Pakistanis can bring motor cars under personal baggage, transfer of resident or gift schemes.

    New vehicles can be imported into Pakistan freely by any one against payment of duty & taxes under generally applicable import procedures and requirements.

    Officials in Pakistan Customs said that Pakistani nationals residing abroad including dual nationals can import old and used vehicles into Pakistan under the following 03 schemes: Personal Baggage; Gift Scheme; Transfer of Residence.

    Cars not older than 03 years and other vehicles not older than 05 years can be imported under these schemes.

    The structure of duty and taxes under these 03 schemes remains the same. Motorcycles and Scooters can only be imported under Transfer of Residence Scheme.

    Students receiving remittance from Pakistan, non-earning members of the Pakistani nationals living abroad and those who have imported, gifted or received a vehicle in the past two years are not eligible.

    The customs authorities said that all vehicles in new/used condition to be imported under transfer of residence, personal baggage or under gift scheme, the duty and taxes shall be paid out of foreign exchange arranged by Pakistan nationals themselves or local recipient supported by bank enchashment certificate showing conversion of foreign remittance to local currency, as under:

    a. the remittance for payment of duty and taxes shall originate from the account of Pakistani national sending the vehicle from abroad; and

    b. the remittance shall either be received in account of Pakistani national sending the vehicle from abroad or, in case, his account is non-existent or inoperative, in the account of his family.

  • Guidelines for vehicle import into Pakistan

    Guidelines for vehicle import into Pakistan

    KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has issued updated taxpayers’ facilitation guide for import of vehicles under various schemes.

    Vehicles classifiable under HS Chapter 87 are importable under various schemes. The law of land caters for import of both new and used vehicles under stipulations of Import Policy.

    1). Import of New Vehicles:

    New vehicles are importable into Pakistan freely by any one against payment of leviable duties & taxes under existing import procedures and requirements laid down in Import Policy Order and Customs law.

    2). Import of vehicles under Personal Baggage, Transfer of residence and

    Gift Schemes:

    The used vehicles are not importable into Pakistan in normal course of import procedure. The law, however, provides an exception in this regard and used vehicles can be imported by overseas Pakistanis under the following three schemes in terms of Appendix-E of Import Policy Order 2016:

    – Personal Baggage

    – Gift Scheme

    – Transfer of Residence

    The terms and conditions applicable for the import of vehicles under the above mentioned three schemes are tabled below:

    Import eligibility

    • Importable only by Pakistani national as defined in the Import Policy Order i.e. “citizen of Pakistan residing abroad and includes a person having dual nationality, and a foreign national of indo-Pakistan origin holding Pakistani origin card”. The said distinction of ‘citizen’ does not cover minors i.e under eighteen years of age.

    • The vehicle can be imported once in two years (700 days calculated from the date on which Goods Declaration was filed for the last import under the Import Policy Order).

    Type of vehicle which can be imported

    Transfer of Residence Scheme

    Passenger car, bus, van, trucks, pick-ups including 4×4 vehicles, agriculture tractors, bulldozers, laser land levelers, combined harvesters and motorcycles or scooter.

    Gift Scheme

    Passenger car, bus, van, trucks, pick-ups including 4×4 vehicles, agriculture tractors, bulldozers, laser land levelers and combined harvesters

    Personal Baggage Scheme

    Passenger car, bus, van, trucks, pick-ups including 4×4 vehicles, agriculture tractors, bulldozers, laser land levelers and combined harvesters.

    Age of vehicles which can be imported

    Cars not more than three years old (since year of manufacturing) and other Vehicles not more than five years old (since year of manufacturing).

    Required period of stay of Passenger out-side Pakistan

    Transfer of Residence Scheme

    A minimum of 700 days stay out-side Pakistan during the past three years

    Gift Scheme

    A minimum of 700 days stay out-side Pakistan during the past three years

    Personal Baggage Scheme

    A minimum of 180 days stay out-side Pakistan during the last seven months preceding the date of application

    Donee (To whom the vehicle can be gifted)

    Gift Scheme

    A family member normally resident in Pakistan. “Family” means parents, sister, brother, husband, wife and children whether married or not, but excluding children under eighteen years of age.

    Documents required

    Transfer of Residence Scheme

    • Goods Declaration

    • Export Certificate

    • Purchase receipt of the vehicle

    • Bill of lading dated not later than 120 days from date of arrival in Pakistan of the applicant

    • Attested photo copy of passport or Pakistan Origin Card (Original will be required at the time of clearance)

    Gift Scheme

    • Goods Declaration

    • Export Certificate

    • Purchase receipt of the vehicle

    • Bill of lading showing name and address of the consignee

    • Attested photo copy of the passport or Pakistan origin card

    • CNIC of the done

    Personal Baggage Scheme

    • Goods Declaration

    • Export Certificate

    • Purchase receipt of the vehicle

    • Bill of lading, dated not later than 120 days from the date of arrival in Pakistan of the applicant

    • Attested photo copy of the passport or Pakistan Origin Card (Original will be required at the time of clearance)

    Condition of payment of duty and taxes out of foreign remittances as per SRO 52(I)/2019 dated 15.01.2019 issued by Ministry of Commerce and Textile, Islamabad

    All vehicles in new/used condition to be imported under transfer of residence, personal baggage or under gift scheme, the duty and taxes shall be paid out of foreign exchange arranged by Pakistan nationals themselves or local recipient supported by bank encashment certificate showing conversion of foreign remittance to local currency, as under;

    a) the remittance for payment of duties and taxes shall originate from the account of Pakistani national sending the vehicle from abroad: and

    b) the remittance shall either be received in the account of Pakistani national sending the vehicle from abroad or, in case, his account is nonexistent or inoperative, in the account of his Family.”

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  • MCC Islamabad announces auction of imported vehicles on Dec 16

    MCC Islamabad announces auction of imported vehicles on Dec 16

    ISLAMABAD: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Islamabad announced auction of confiscated vehicles and vehicles of PM’s House to be held on December 16, 2020 at State Warehouse of the collectorate.

    Following confiscated vehicles to be presented for the auction:

    01. Ambulance, Model 2004, Reg. No. P-137DJW, Chassis No. VF1FB30AH14443523

    02. Nissan X-Trail Comfort, Model 2004, Reg. No. AD-22-37, Chassis No. JNITENT30Z0005883

    03. Toyota Hilux Double Cabin, Model 2001, Reg. No. X-68-3207, Chassis No. JTFDE626-X00073262

    04. Toyota Hilux, Model 1998, Reg. No. X-68-3053, Chassis No. LN166-0010333

    05. Toyota Hilux Pickup, Model 1999, Reg. No. X-68-3046, Chassis No. LN166-0025730

    06. Toyota Land Cruiser, Model 2001, Reg. No. X-68-3211, Chassis No. JTEBE91J-600013045

    07. Toyota Hilux, Model 1999, Reg. No. X-68-3045, Chassis No. LN166-0025725

    08. Toyota Land Cruiser Station Wagon, Model 1998, Reg. No. X-68-3051, Chassis No. JT711PJA507008050

    09. Toyota Crown Car, Model 2014, Reg. No. AGA-992, Chassis No. AWS210-6080692

    10. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Model 2005, Reg. No. LEF-07-7667, Chassis No. VZJ120-0010933

    11. Toyota Vitz Car, Model 2010, Reg. No. ZT-982-ICT, Chassis No. SCP90-5176119

    12. Toyota Mark-X, Model 2006, Reg. No. BS-990, Chassis No. GRX120-0065268

    13. Toyota Mark-X, Model 2006, Reg. No. CJ-466, Chassis No. GRX120-0054307

    14. Toyota Axio Car, Model 2007, Reg. No. AYN-376, Chassis No. ZRE142-6009719

    15. Toyota Mark-X, Model 2005, Reg. No. ARM-777, Chassis No. GRX120-0032030

    16. Toyota Prado TZ, Model 2003, Reg. No. ADL-364, Chassis No. VZJ121-0005538

    17. Toyota Land Cruiser, Model 2003, Reg. No. SY-136, Chassis No. VZJ121-0006183

    18. Toyota Hilux, Model 1999, Reg. No. AJKE-3, Chassis No. LN167-0017987

    19. Toyota Premio Car, Model 2007, Reg. No. AYQ-866, Chassis No. ZRT260-3012620

    20. Toyota Corona Car, Model 1996, Reg. No. QL-909, Chassis No. AT211-0003341

    21. Toyota Prado (TX), Model 2003, Reg. No. BD-2464, Chassis No. VZJ120-0003813

    22. Toyota Hilux Surf, Model 2005, Reg. No. BD-5379, Chassis No. VZN215-0007535

    23. Toyota Vitz Car, Model 2004, Reg. No. LE-20-320, Chassis No. SCP13-0041072

    24. Honda Civic Car, Model 2006, Reg. No. SV-002, Chassis No. FD3-1003719

    25. Toyota Corolla Car, Model 2004, Reg. No. BS-334, Chassis No. NZE121-3349196

    26. Toyota Suceed Car, Model 2005, Reg. No. WD-195, Chassis No. NCP51-0088584

    27. Toyota Vitz Car, Model 2001, Reg. No. ASF-433, Chassis No. NCP10-0143239

    28. Toyota Land Criuser, Model 1999, Reg. No. UN-68-652, Chassis No. JT711PJA507515993

    29. Nissan Double Cabin, Model 2001, Reg. No. X-68-1359, Chassis No. JN1CJUD22Z0023936

    30. Nissan Double Cabin, Model 2001, Reg. No. X-68-1366, Chassis No. JN1CJUD22Z0023946

    31. Toyota Hilux Double Cabin, Model 2001, Reg. No. X-68-1366, Chassis No. JTFDE626X00106955

    32. Toyota Hilux Double Cabin, Model 2004, Reg. No. X-68-3408, Chassis No. JTFDE626200118937

    33. Station Wagon, Model 1998, Reg. No. UN-68-596, Chassis No. JT711PJA507002312

    34. Station Wagon, Model 1999, Reg. No. UN-68-79, Chassis No. JT711PJA507009432

    35. Toyota Hilux Double Cabin, Model 2004, Reg. No. X-68-3405, Chassis No. JTFDE626100119464

    36. Toyota Hilux Double Cabin, Model 1999, Reg. No. X-68-3031, Chassis No. LN1660025751

    37. Toyota Hilux Double Cabin, Model 1999, Reg. No. X-68-3034, Chassis No. LN1660025766

    38. Nissan Pickup Double Cabin, Model 2006, Reg. No. X-68-3675, Chassis No. JN1CJUD22Z0079080

    39. Nissan Pickup Double Cabin, Model 2006, Reg. No. X-68-3685, Chassis No. JN1CJUD22Z0079243

    40. Toyota Pickup Double Cabin, Model 2005, Reg. No. X-68-3512, Chassis No. JTFDE626300149923

    LIST OF PM’S HOUSE VEHICLES FOR AUCTION HELD ON December 16, 2020

    1. BMW Car 760 U, Model 2014, Reg. No. -, Chassis No. CH-WBAHP42000DY992255

    2. BMW Car 760 U, Model 2014, Reg. No. -, Chassis No. CH-WBAHP42020DY99226

    3. Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep (Protected), Model 2014, Reg. No. Un-registered, Chassis No. URJ2024093203

    4. Toyota Land Cruiser, Model 2008, Reg. No. CD-94-02, Chassis No. JTECB01J301032994

    5. Toyota Land Cruiser, Model 2008, Reg. No. CD-94-03, Chassis No. JTEEV73J400002043

    6. Mercedes Benz Car (Protected), Model 2005, Reg. No. LEK-9939 (un-registered), Chassis No. WDB-2201752A473693

    7. Mercedes Benz Car (Protected), Model 2005, Reg. No. GD-346, Chassis No. WDB-2201762A457073

    8. Mercedes Benz Car (Protected), Model 2005, Reg. No. IDJ-6984 (unregistered), Chassis No. WDB-2201752A476036

    9. Mercedes Benz Car (Protected), Model 2005, Reg. No. IDF-9084 (un-registered), Chassis No. WDB-2201752A475123

    10. Stretched Limousine Car (Protected), Model 2005, Reg. No. GF-037, Chassis No. WDB-2201752A457643

    11. Toyota Lexus Jeep (Protected), Model 2005, Reg. No. Un-registered, Chassis No. JTJHT00W633531475

    12. Mercedes Benz Car (Protected), Model 2005, Reg. No. GD-341, Chassis No. WDB-2201762A457435

    13. BMW 760LI, Model 2014, Protected, Reg. No. Un-registered, Chassis No. WBAPH42070DY99223

    14. Mitsubishi Lancer S/Saloon, Model 1994, Reg. No. LOY-9760, Chassis No. CSNCBIRU00812

  • Car import climbs up by 185 percent in July – October

    Car import climbs up by 185 percent in July – October

    ISLAMABAD: The import of motor cars has climbed up by 185 percent during first four months (July – October) of current fiscal year 2020/2021 after ease in coronavirus lockdown.

    The import of Completely Built Units (CBU) motor cars increased to $58 million during July – October of the current fiscal year as compared with $20.24 million in the same period of the last fiscal year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said on Wednesday.

    Industry experts said that as coronavirus lockdown eased in Pakistan as well as in other countries, the overseas Pakistanis cleared the motor vehicles under various schemes granted by the government.

    The commercial import of motor cars is not allowed in Pakistan. However, Pakistanis are allowed to bring motor vehicles under schemes including transfer of residence, gift scheme and personal baggage.

    In the past these scheme were grossly misused and the government while taking strict action imposed restriction that clearance of motor vehicles would only be allowed on payment of duty and taxes out of those amount which was remitted into Pakistan with evidence of banking channels.

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