Used car importers get one-time relief
Key takeaways
- The Ministry of Commerce has exempted certain used vehicles imported under the Gift, Personal Baggage, and Transfer of Residence (TR) schemes from specific conformity assessment requirements.
- The relief applies to vehicles covered by Master Bill of Lading (MBL) dated between January 16 and March 9, 2026, which were delayed after the government introduced mandatory pre-shipment inspection (PSI) requirements.
- Under the new rules introduced in January 2026, all used vehicles imported from Japan were required to obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) certificate before export.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a one-time relaxation to facilitate the clearance of thousands of imported used vehicles that have been held up at Karachi port following the implementation of new inspection requirements.
The Ministry of Commerce has exempted certain used vehicles imported under the Gift, Personal Baggage, and Transfer of Residence (TR) schemes from specific conformity assessment requirements.
The relief applies to vehicles covered by Master Bill of Lading (MBL) dated between January 16 and March 9, 2026, which were delayed after the government introduced mandatory pre-shipment inspection (PSI) requirements.