Pakistan Customs Clarifies Classification of Range-Extended Electric Vehicles

Pakistan Customs has issued a public clarification regarding the classification of Range-Extended Electric Vehicles (REEVs) and Extended-Range Electric Vehicles under Chapter 87 of the Pakistan Customs Tariff.

According to the notice, vehicles equipped with an internal combustion engine used exclusively to charge the electric accumulator will continue to be treated as electric vehicles for classification purposes under the existing HS 2022 framework.

The Classification Committee noted that this position aligns with international interpretations and confirms that an internal combustion engine used solely for charging does not qualify as a propulsion motor. The clarification also reflects recent amendments at the global level, which aim to introduce a more precise and transparent classification framework for such vehicles under the upcoming HS 2028 structure.

This development provides greater regulatory clarity for automakers, importers, and investors, particularly as range-extended electric vehicles gain traction in emerging markets, including Pakistan.