Islamabad, June 11, 2025: As per the newly announced budget, the government has introduced higher import taxes on several kinds of tea and coffee, making these everyday beverages a bit harder on the wallet.
Bulk instant coffee will now carry a 5% import tax, while packed instant coffee intended for retail will face a steeper 10% duty. Tea lovers are also impacted, with all primary types—such as non-fermented green tea (in packaging up to 3 kg), other variants of green tea, black tea (both fully and semi-fermented) in smaller packs, tea dust, and larger black tea packets—now all subject to a 10% import duty.
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This decision has been made as part of the government’s broader strategy to boost national income, but it’s likely to upset many consumers already burdened by the cost of living. It’s important to note, however, that these tax rates apply only to imported tea and coffee products. Locally produced varieties remain unaffected by the new policy.
