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Pakistan car import FAQ
This page provides information on frequently asked questions on the import and export of cars to Pakistan.
1) Can any overseas Pakistani national who is living abroad import a vehicle to Pakistan?
A: Every national living abroad can, depending on if they fulfil the conditions of the The Import Trade and Procedure Order 2000, can import a vehicle.
However, there are several exceptions. These are
a) students abroad who get money from Pakistan
b) members of the families of Pakistani nationals who are do not earn a wage
c) anyone who has already imported or exported a vehicle within the last two years.
This policy is often changed at the end of each financial year so please check with the latest version.
What kind of vehicles or cars can you import into Pakistan under the Personal Baggage/Gift Scheme and TR Scheme?
A) You can import any vehicle which is new under 2 years old. This includes Cars, Buses, Vans, Trucks, Pickups and 4×4 vehicles.
For vehicles which are over two years old you can import them under the TR Scheme as per Import Trade and Procedure Order, 2000.
How can an overseas Pakistani bring a new car on his return to Pakistan?
A) A Pakistani national living abroad for the last seven months, and who has lived abroad for 180 days during that time, can import a new car under the Import Trade and Procedure Order, 2000.
If he or she imports a 4×4 vehicle, or one which has an engine capacity of 1800cc and above, he or she will have to pay customs duty and other taxes in foreign exchange.
What is the procedure of importing a vehicle in baggage and what are the documents that will be required?
A) Your must have been abroad for at least 180 days to be eligible for the import of a vehicle.
If you have an old or used vehicle then it must be registered in your name for at least 60 days before you return to Pakistan.
You will need to show the following documents to Customs Authorities upon import of the car in Pakistan:
1. Purchase receipt of the vehicle.
2. Bill of lading
3. Photocopy of passport duly attested by the Embassy / Consulate of Pakistan abroad.
4. The registration documents in case of used vehicles.
The way to actually import the vehicle and clear it with customs is as follows:
In Karachi, goto the Custom House first floor and find the Group-VIII of Appraisement Collectorate office.
Give the documents mentioned above to the import authorization cell along with your original passport.
Here the staff will give you a free import authorization form. After filling the form return it to them along with the documents which are then submitted to Deputy / Assistant Collector in charge of Group-VIII for approval /signature.
After approval of the import authorization form, the original documents are given back. The vehicle is cleared after paying relevant duty and taxes and filing a bill of entry through the Customs approved clearing agent.
You may also do this at customs houses in Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Quetta, Hyderabad, Rawalpindi and Peshawar.
What if I can’t pay the duty, taxes for my car? Can I send my car back?
A) This is a very difficult situation. Basically the car will be seized by customs and sent to auction. However, you can get the money back from customs after the sale, minus the duty, taxes and other charges which were assessed on the car.
