ISLAMABAD<\/strong> \u2014 The Government of Pakistan has announced sweeping changes to Pakistan import duties<\/strong>, cutting taxes on nearly 7,000 items in its Budget 2025\u201326<\/strong>. The move is aimed at easing inflation, supporting industrial production, and making essential goods more affordable nationwide.<\/p>\n To stimulate manufacturing, the government has reduced Pakistan import duties<\/strong> on a wide range of raw materials:<\/p>\n Chemicals<\/strong> like magnesium, carbon dioxide, and nickel now taxed at just 2.5%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Paints, enamels, and varnishes<\/strong> face reduced duties of 5%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cuts aim to reduce production costs in automotive, pharma, and textiles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Food security and affordability are a key part of the Pakistan import duties overhaul<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Imported chickens and livestock<\/strong> taxed at 5%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Live and frozen fish<\/strong> also see lowered duties<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Encourages protein availability and stable food supply<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The government has reshaped Pakistan import duties<\/strong> for key food items:<\/p>\n Milk, butter, yogurt, and cream<\/strong> \u2014 Flat 20% duty<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cheese<\/strong> at 40%<\/strong>, honey<\/strong> at 24%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Vegetables<\/strong> (canned\/frozen\/dried) \u2014 5%\u201310%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fruits<\/strong> like dates, apples, and peaches<\/strong> \u2014 20%\u201336%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Wheat flour, maize, pasta, cornflakes<\/strong> \u2014 15%\u201320%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Betel leaf<\/strong> \u2014 Rs400\/kg<\/strong>, pineapple<\/strong> \u2014 40%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n These changes are expected to help lower food inflation and ease household spending.<\/p>\n In a significant shift, Pakistan import duties<\/strong> on used vehicles will change:<\/p>\n From September 2025<\/strong>, commercial imports of used cars (up to 5 years old) will be allowed at 40% duty<\/strong>, falling to 0% by July 2029<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This phased approach aims to legalize and streamline the used car market<\/strong> while providing affordable transportation.<\/p>\n The reform in Pakistan import duties<\/strong> supports several policy goals:<\/p>\n Lower input costs for manufacturers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Increase availability of essential goods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Combat smuggling through legal trade<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Stimulate business and household demand<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Promote macroeconomic stability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Read More Here:<\/p>\n
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\n\ud83d\udc1f Food Sector Benefits from Pakistan Import Duties Reform<\/h2>\n
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\n\ud83e\uddc0 Dairy, Vegetables & Fruits See Reduced<\/h2>\n
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\n\ud83d\ude97 Pakistan Import Duties Revised for Used Car Imports<\/h2>\n
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\n\ud83d\udcca Economic Impact of Reduced<\/h2>\n
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