Used Car Import Regulations in Pakistan
Used vehicle imports into Pakistan are limited to three schemes for overseas Pakistanis (Personal Baggage, Transfer of Residence, Gift). Passenger cars must be within 3 years and SUVs within 5 years, and only right-hand drive vehicles are permitted.
Right-hand drive only
Up to 3 years old
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Import Eligibility
Imports are possible only through three schemes available to overseas Pakistanis (including dual nationals): Personal Baggage, Transfer of Residence and Gift.
Current upper limit: passenger cars within 3 years, SUVs within 5 years. The FY2025/26 budget proposal includes extending all vehicle types to 5 years.
Import Duties & Taxes
Fixed US$ duty by engine displacement (Asian-made vehicles) or CIF-based duty (others). Depreciation allowance of 1% per month, up to 50%
Basic taxes: customs duty + 17% sales tax + 5% additional customs duty (over 1,000cc), etc.
Under the FY2024/25 Finance Act, additional regulatory duty (RD) of 15% for 1,300–1,800cc and 70–90% for over 1,800cc
Example: duty of about 50% for a 1,300cc car and about 75% for a 1,800cc car as a guideline
Vehicle Condition
New and used vehicles.
Required Documents
Bill of Lading
Japanese export certificate (deregistration)
Commercial invoice
Importer's passport / NICOP
Scheme-specific approval documents, etc.
Steering (RHD/LHD) Rules
Only right-hand drive vehicles are permitted (left-hand drive normally not allowed)
Shipping Methods
RORO and container shipping.
Sources
Pakistan Customs / FBR
Business Recorder
MK Sargodha Motors
Information is current as of the verification date. Please check with the relevant government authorities for the latest information.