How to Use the Car Import Duty Calculator (Pakistan) – Complete Guide

If you are planning to import a Japanese, Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel, or Electric Vehicle (EV) into Pakistan, understanding the total customs duty is extremely important. This Car Import Duty Calculator for Pakistan helps you instantly estimate CIF value, customs duty, taxes, and landed cost in PKR, without any complex manual calculations.

Below is a simple and user-friendly guide on how to use the tool effectively.

Step 1: Enter the Purchase Price

In the first box, enter the original vehicle price that you paid abroad (for example, the auction price of a Japanese car).

• Example: 4000 USD
  This number will be converted to PKR automatically using your selected exchange rate.

Step 2: Select the Vehicle Currency

Choose the currency you used to purchase the car:

• USD → PKR
• JPY → PKR (for Japanese cars)
• EUR → PKR
• PKR (if you already know the local price)
• When you change the currency, all calculations instantly update across the calculator.

Step 3: Enter the Exchange Rate

Enter the current exchange rate for your selected currency.
For example:

• USD → PKR = 280
• JPY → PKR = 2.0
• EUR → PKR = 310

The calculator will automatically convert everything to Pakistani Rupees (PKR).

Step 4: Add Shipping & Insurance Costs

Enter the total cost paid for:

• Shipping
• Freight
• Marine insurance
• Documentation charges

These costs are added to your purchase price to calculate CIF value.

Step 5: Select Vehicle Type

Choose the type of car you are importing:

• Petrol / Diesel
• Hybrid
• Electric Vehicle (EV)

This helps you apply the correct duty structure for your category.

Step 6: Enter Engine Capacity (CC)

Input the engine capacity (e.g., 660cc, 1000cc, 1800cc).
This helps determine the applicable customs duty percentage.

Step 7: Review or Edit Tax Percentage Fields

The calculator includes editable tax fields for:

• Customs Duty (CD)
• Regulatory Duty (RD)
• Additional Customs Duty (ACD)
• Sales Tax (ST)
• Income Tax (IT)
• Miscellaneous Charges

These values are pre-filled, but you can adjust them if you have updated duty slabs.

Step 8: Click “Calculate”

Once all fields are filled, click the Calculate button.

The tool will show:

✔ CIF Value (in PKR)

The total cost including price + shipping.

✔ Total Taxes

The sum of all duties and government taxes.

✔ Landed Cost

Final cost of the vehicle once it reaches Pakistan.

✔ Complete Tax Breakdown

Including CD, RD, ACD, Sales Tax, Income Tax & Misc charges.

Everything appears in PKR, no matter which currency you used originally.

Step 9: Use “Reset” to Start Over

If you want to calculate duty for a different car, press Reset to clear all fields.

What This Car Import Duty Calculator Does

This tool helps Pakistani car buyers calculate the exact import duties for:

• Japanese used cars
• 660cc kei cars
• Petrol & diesel vehicles
• Hybrid cars
• Electric vehicles (EVs)
• Reconditioned cars from Japan, UK, UAE, and beyond

Users can quickly see the CIF value, government taxes, and final landed price in Pakistan, making it easier to plan their budget before importing a car.