The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reinstated the policy allowing passengers to bring two mobile phones from abroad into Pakistan.
This reverses an earlier amendment to the Customs Baggage Rules, which limited passengers to one mobile phone.
The FBR has also decided to withdraw its proposed amendment to the Baggage Rules 2006, which sought to classify goods exceeding $1,200 in value as commercial items. The proposed rules required passengers to pay duties, taxes, and penalties for goods over the threshold, barring their release without payment.
Stakeholders were given seven days to provide feedback on the proposed amendments. If no substantial revisions are made, the new regulations will be enacted via a gazette notification after the consultation period.
The withdrawn notification also included plans to limit passengers to one mobile phone, with additional devices subject to confiscation. The FBR has confirmed it will revisit these proposals and resubmit them after further review.
The initiative is part of the FBR’s efforts to strengthen border controls, regulate the import of commercial quantities, and ensure compliance with Pakistan’s trade laws. Further developments are expected following consultations with stakeholders.
