Govt may introduce separate HS code for used footwear in upcoming budget

The government is considering introducing a separate Harmonised System (HS) code for used footwear imports, a proposal that may be incorporated into the upcoming federal budget, as industry stakeholders raise concerns over market distortions affecting local manufacturers. The development came during a meeting between a delegation representing Pakistan’s leather and footwear industry and Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, read a statement on Thursday. During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the strong potential of Pakistan’s footwear industry to expand exports and contribute more significantly to the country’s export basket.