The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a 10% processing fee on a wide range of Afghan transit commercial goods passing through Pakistan. This move follows amendments to SRO.1380(I)/2023 via SRO.816(I)/2025 and expands the previously limited list that already included chocolates, footwear, textiles, and garments.
The decision was based on recommendations from the Ministry of Commerce, which highlighted misuse of the Afghan Transit Trade due to low customs duties in Afghanistan. To curb abuse, the FBR will now require a 100% bank guarantee instead of a revolving insurance guarantee for all Afghan transit goods.
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The newly listed goods subject to the 10% fee include various types of heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, electronic devices, data processing machines, cameras, and electrical components. The government aims to ensure the integrity of the trade route and minimize smuggling and tax evasion.
