RD, ACD on Imported Mobile Phones Reduced
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RD, ACD on imported mobile phones reduced
ISLAMABAD - The government has reduced regulatory duty (RD) and additional customs duty (ACD) on imported mobile phones for fiscal year 2026-27, lowering the regulatory duty on smartphones priced above $500 from Rs22,000 to Rs17,600 per handset.
Government Reduces Smartphone Duties by 20% in Major Relief for Buyers
ISLAMABAD: The government has reduced regulatory and additional customs duties on imported mobile phones for the fiscal year 2026-27, lowering the tax burden on expensive smartphones. According to the Ministry of Commerce, the regulatory duty on mobile phones priced above $500 has been reduced from Rs22,000 to Rs17,600 per handset, a reduction of Rs4,400, or […]
Imported Phones Get Cheaper in Pakistan as 20% Regulatory Duty Cut Announced!
Imported mobile phones in Pakistan are set to receive some tax relief after the government reduced regulatory duties under its tariff reform plan for fiscal year 2026-27. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduced revised Regulatory Duty (RD) rates from July 1, 2026, as part of the National Tariff Policy 2025-30. Under the new structure, […]
Pakistan Just Slashed Duties on Imported Phones by Rs 4,400
The government has reduced duties on imported mobile phones for FY2026-27. Both regulatory and additional customs duties saw notable cuts. According to the Ministry of Commerce, high-end phones benefit most significantly. The regulatory duty on smartphones above $500 fell sharply. Specifically, that duty dropped from Rs22,000 to Rs17,600 per phone. This represents a reduction of […]
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