Pakistan, June 30 -- Pakistan's tariff rationalisation policy is expected to reduce government revenue from imports by billions of rupees after lowering customs duties on several imported goods. Official documents show the revised tariff structure will decrease overall import-related revenue by an estimated Rs65.57 billion as the government moves ahead with broader reforms aimed at restructuring import taxes.

The largest revenue impact will come from reduced customs duties on imported vehicles and auto parts, which are expected to lower collections by more than Rs35 billion. Under the revised policy, customs duty on imported vehicles with engine capacities ranging from 850cc to 1,800cc has been reduced by between 35% and 50%, significant...