The government has imposed a 2% additional customs duty on 2,200 items

The government has implemented several new customs duties as part of its fiscal measures for the fiscal year 2024-25, which began recently. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes:

1. 2% Additional Customs Duty on Automotive Components:

• A 2% additional customs duty has been imposed on the import of sub-components, components, and sub-assemblies used in:
  • Automotive vehicles
  • Automotive climate control equipment
  • Automotive batteries
• These are intended for in-house use, supply to OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), assemblers, or sale in the open market.
• Specifically, this duty applies to components used in:
  • Manufacturing of agricultural tractors
  • Road tractors for Semi-trailers (Prime Movers) of 280 HP and above
  • Road tractors for semi-trailers (Prime Movers) of less than 280 HP
  • Fully CNG-dedicated vehicles

1. 2% Additional Customs Duty on Kit Forms:

• A 2% additional customs duty is now applicable on components imported in any kit form, including:
  • Tyres/Tubes used for manufacturing agricultural tractors
  • Components for assembly/manufacture of road tractors for semi-trailers and trailers (prime movers) of 280 HP

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1. 7% Additional Customs Duty on CKD Vehicles:

• There is a significant 7% additional customs duty imposed on Completely Knocked Down (CKD) condition vehicles exceeding 1,000 cc. This includes:
  • Cars
  • Jeeps
  • Light commercial vehicles
  • Heavy commercial vehicles

These measures are aimed at increasing revenue collection for the government from specific sectors, particularly automotive and vehicle assembly/manufacturing. The additional customs duties are part of broader fiscal policies to manage imports and bolster domestic production capabilities in targeted industries.