
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a draft amendment to Pakistan's Customs Rules 2001, bringing changes to the temporary import regulations for vehicles entering the country with tourists.
Under the revised rules, tourists will be allowed a duty-free concession on their vehicles for up to three months, provided they meet certain requirements.
FBR’s new rules for imported vehicles
As per the FBR’s notification, when bringing a vehicle into Pakistan as a tourist, one needs to submit a declaration stating they won't transfer ownership of the vehicle during the stay, to ensure compliance with import regulations.
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If the vehicle is not re-exported after three months, the owner must provide an advance bank guarantee to customs. However, upon receiving the guarantee, the collector will be able to extend the stay of the vehicle for another three months.
Additionally, vehicles re-entering Pakistan will be granted a temporary stay of 14 days only, with an exception for vehicles operated by foreign tour agencies, which are eligible for a second three-month entry within a year.
The FBR has also introduced a provision to accommodate unforeseen situations. For instance, in case of the illness of an importer or the vehicle meets an accident, it might stay in the country for up to six months.