The federal government has approved a pilot project allowing the temporary import of used vehicles and auto parts under a new scheme aimed at repair, refurbishment, and subsequent re-export.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) today, which approved amendments to the Import Policy Order 2022 and related export facilitation rules.
According to the Commerce Division, the revised framework is aligned with international commitments and aims to regulate the controlled import of used vehicles and auto components for value-added processing.
Under the pilot arrangement, imported vehicles and parts will not be for open domestic sale but will be brought in for refurbishment and later exported. Authorities have been directed to review the scheme after one year to assess its impact and effectiveness.
Officials who attended the meeting said the move is designed to encourage industrial activity in the automotive sector while maintaining regulatory oversight over imports.