Pakistan Enforces 62 Vehicle Standards as New Import Rules Take Effect
The IMF-linked overhaul ties stricter certification to a temporary 40% duty to curb low-quality imports.
Overview
- All vehicles imported on or after October 1 must carry pre-shipment certificates from JEVIC, JAAI, KTL or CAERI, and only licensed commercial importers may bring them into Pakistan.
- Locally assembled vehicles have until July 1, 2026 to comply with the expanded standards, and manufacturers must secure Engineering Development Board licenses for each vehicle type.
- The Federal Board of Revenue has imposed a 40% regulatory duty on tariff codes 8702, 8703, 8704 and 8711 from October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
- Imports will be rejected for accident damage, odometer tampering, faulty airbags, excessive emissions or noise, missing chassis or engine numbers, or worn tires, and electric vehicles face specific battery, charging and durability tests.
- The Engineering Development Board will verify compliance and consider exemptions, and a Motor Vehicle Industry Development Act 2025 is reported as a forthcoming step to formalize the regime.