ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed import of heavy electric vehicles at one percent customs duty.
Through Finance Act, 2020 the duty at one percent has been made part of Customs Act, 1969.
According to the Finance Act, 2020 the imports of electric buses, electric trucks and electric prime movers have been allowed at one percent of customs duty and there is no condition attach to the imports.
However, imports of other electric vehicles including auto rickshaw, 3-wheeler loader and motorcycle have been allowed reduced duty rate at 50 percent of the prevailing tariff rate of customs duty as specified in the First Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969.
There are conditions attached to the imports of such motor vehicles. The FBR said that the concession shall be admissible for a period of five years with effect from July 01, 2020, on import of 10 electric vehicles (CBU – Completely Buildup Unit) of the same variant to the assembled / manufactured to the extent of maximum 200 units, to 2-3 wheeler segment, duly approved / certified by the Engineering Development Board (EDB).
The EDB shall monitor compliance with the EV Policy 2020 and intimate FBR immediately in case of violation by any manufacturer to stop further clearance at the concessional rate.
