{"id":2945,"date":"2026-07-04T11:12:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T11:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wisewheels.com.pk\/blogs\/blogs\/?p=2945"},"modified":"2026-07-04T11:12:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T11:12:52","slug":"additional-customs-duty-on-imported-cars-revised","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wisewheels.com.pk\/blogs\/additional-customs-duty-on-imported-cars-revised\/","title":{"rendered":"Additional Customs Duty on Imported Cars Revised for 2026: What Pakistan’s New ACD Rates Mean for Buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pakistan’s imported car market is heading into another year of tax adjustments. The federal government has revised the <\/span>Additional Customs Duty (ACD) structure under the amended Finance Bill 2026, introducing a simplified duty regime that affects nearly every category of imported vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n

At first glance, the changes appear minor. A closer look, however, shows that the revised structure could influence vehicle pricing, import costs, resale values, and buying decisions across the market. <\/span>If you’re planning to import a vehicle, or purchase an imported Japanese car locally, this update deserves your attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Has Changed in the 2026 Additional Customs Duty?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The government’s objective is clear: replace multiple ACD slabs with a more uniform system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Under the revised structure:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Vehicle Category<\/b><\/td>\nACD 2025<\/b><\/td>\nACD 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
801\u20131000cc Petrol<\/span><\/td>\n0%<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1001\u20131300cc Petrol<\/span><\/td>\n0%<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1301\u20131500cc Petrol<\/span><\/td>\n6%<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1501\u20131600cc Petrol<\/span><\/td>\n6%<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1601\u20131800cc Petrol<\/span><\/td>\n6%<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1801\u20133000cc Petrol<\/span><\/td>\n6%<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above 3000cc<\/span><\/td>\n6%<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hybrid 1801\u20132000cc<\/span><\/td>\n6%<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hybrid 2001\u20133000cc<\/span><\/td>\n6%<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hybrid Above 3000cc<\/span><\/td>\n6%<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EV Below $50,000<\/span><\/td>\n0%<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EV Above $50,000<\/span><\/td>\n6%<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The biggest takeaway is simple: <\/span>almost every imported vehicle category now effectively falls under a flat 4% Additional Customs Duty.<\/b><\/p>\n

Why Did the Government Revise the ACD Structure?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Pakistan has relied heavily on taxation to manage imports, protect foreign exchange reserves, and generate revenue. <\/span>Instead of maintaining separate ACD brackets, policymakers appear to be moving toward a simplified framework that is easier to administer while broadening the tax base.<\/span><\/p>\n

Entry-level imported vehicles that previously enjoyed exemptions will now contribute additional revenue, while buyers of larger engine vehicles receive a modest reduction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which Vehicles Become More Expensive?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The biggest impact falls on categories that previously paid <\/span>0% ACD<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

These include:<\/span><\/p>\n