Automotive Taxation July 1, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz New levy takes effect under SRO 1065(I)/2026 and will be charged in addition to existing regulatory duties ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed an additional 30% regulatory duty (RD) on the commercial import of used vehicles in a move aimed at protecting Pakistan’s domestic automotive industry. The new levy has been notified through SRO 1065(I)/2026, issued under sub-section (3) of Section 18 of the Customs Act, 1969, and takes effect immediately. The notification supersedes SRO 1898(I)/2025, dated October 1, 2025. According to the FBR, the 30% regulatory duty will apply to the commercial import of used vehicles falling under Pakistan Customs Tariff (PCT) headings 8702, 8703, 8704 and 8711. The levy covers vehicles imported under clause (xvi) of Serial No. 10 of the Table of Appendix-C of the Import Policy Order, 2022, subject…