Car making components: FBR to charge 15pc duty on import

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will charge 15 percent customs duty on the import of components for the assembly/ manufacture of new motorcars including station wagons and racing cars.

The FBR has issued SRO02 (I)/2022 to amend the SRO656 (I)/2006, here on Monday.

Earlier, 32.5 percent customs duty was applicable on the import of components for the assembly/ manufacture of new motor cars.

Vehicles’ parts, accessories: FBR slaps additional customs duty

The SRO 656(I)/ 2006 deals with the exemption of components (which include sub-components, components, subassemblies and assemblies but exclude consumables), imported in any kit form and direct materials for assembly or manufacture of vehicles.

Under the amended notification, 30 percent duty is applicable, but 15 percent for new make or model as certified by the Engineering Development Board (EDB) for three years from the date of issuance of manufacturing certificate or up to June 30, 2026, whichever is earlier. The 15 percent duty would be applicable on the import of components for assembly/ manufacture in any kit form used in the vehicles of Pakistan Customs Tariff (PCT) heading 87.03 up to 1000cc (excluding specially designed twin cabin type taxi PCT heading 8703.3227 and 4-stroke auto Rickshaw of PCT heading 8703.2115).

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