Japanese 660cc Car Prices Jump After New Policy

You should know this at once, in case you were thinking of purchasing a Japanese 660cc car in Pakistan. With SRO 61(I)/2026, the government has initiated a significant policy shift, and it is already driving the prices up throughout the market. The era of cheap Japanese kei car imports is fading fast, and this is exactly what’s changing.

End of the Personal Baggage Scheme

The Personal Baggage scheme over the years made it easy to bring in Japanese hatchbacks at less cost by the overseas Pakistanis. Nevertheless, this scheme is now fully replaced by the government.

The overseas Pakistanis can now import vehicles in two ways only:

• Gift Scheme
• Transfer of Residence (TR)

Moreover, all cars imported as part of these plans carry a one-year resale limit. This implies that traders cannot import cars and sell them off at a profit, as this was one of the primary engines of the market.

Key Policy Reforms Overview

Policy Change	Old System	New System
Personal Baggage Scheme	Available	Abolished
Resale Restriction	None	1 year
Waiting Period	Lower	850 days
Import Country Rule	Flexible	Must match residency
3S Network Requirement	Not required	Mandatory
Regulatory Duty	Lower	40%

Commercial Import Rules 

The new policy not only impacts individual importers. Stricter regulations are also imposed on commercial importers. Any importer has to be registered according to the Companies Act 2017 and requires a suitable nationwide 3S coverage: Sales, Service, and Spare Parts.

Moreover, when the company is unable to ensure the availability of spare parts during the entire lifecycle of the vehicle, the import will be rejected. The shift is already decreasing the active commercial importers in the market and shifting costs up.

The Dubai-to-Japan Route is Now Closed

The closure of the UAE re-export route is one of the largest changes in this policy. In the past, Japanese 660cc cars were sourced by numerous importers via Dubai and other Gulf centres. Now, imports must strictly come from the same country where the overseas Pakistani lives.

So, the well-known and cheap Dubai-to-Japan supply chain has been closed altogether. This has shut one of the largest sources of cheap Japanese cars and led to a direct increase in prices in Pakistan’s used car markets.

Online Tracking and Fraud Protection

The EDB has also implemented a new digital tracking system to enhance transparency in the import system. This includes:

• Bilingual certificates (Urdu + English)
• Pre-shipment inspection approval
• Digital VIN tracking system (central system)

These measures will help remove fraud and ensure proper verification of all imported cars into Pakistan.

Why 660cc Cars Are Getting So Expensive?

This segment is receiving the greatest impact as most imports are within the range of 660cc. Moreover, on top of all the policy changes, a 40% Regulatory Duty is now applied to imported vehicles. The net effect is an immediate and noticeable inflation of prices.

The market is as follows:

• Prices of 660cc Japanese cars in all cities are on the increase.
• Imports are becoming expensive for budget buyers.
• The supply is likely to be lower than 40,000 units in the previous year.
• The long-term target is 0% regulatory duty by 2030, but short-term pain is real

The Implication of This to Buyers

The clock is about to run out on you if you intend to purchase a used Japanese 660cc Car. Supply is decreasing, duties are increasing, and the process of importing is much longer and more complicated than ever. Moreover, due to the current 850-day waiting time, the supply of fresh imports will be limited in the long run.

Budget-conscious buyers can now find locally assembled models to be of a better value against imported kei cars that are no longer as cheap as they used to be.

Conclusion

The buyers of the SRO 61(I)/2026 car have transformed the game of Pakistani buyers of 660cc cars. With the end of the Personal Baggage scheme, the 40% regulatory duty, the end of the UAE re-export route, and stringent 3S network requirements, cheap Japanese imports are now a thing of the past. So, when you need to buy a car, you had better fix your eyes on that and make a sensible choice now before this price goes even higher.

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