Beauty gym import duty cut proposals target salons, skincare clinics, and fitness centres as the government reviews customs notifications ahead of Budget 2026-27

Pakistan’s beauty and fitness industries may be heading into the new fiscal year with some welcome relief. The federal government is considering reducing import duties on a range of products used by beauty parlours, skincare clinics, and health clubs. The beauty gym import duty cut proposals fall under a review of Customs Notifications 1151 and 1152. Moreover, sources told that duties on several imported products and equipment could drop by an additional 2 to 5 percent. The measures aim to lower costs for businesses across the beauty, wellness, and fitness sectors.

The beauty parlour sector stands to benefit significantly. Duties on imported makeup raw materials may fall from 44 percent to 40 percent. Furthermore, relief is also under consideration for sunscreen and sunblock products as well as hair care treatment raw materials. Men’s salons could also gain. Duties on shaving creams, aftershave lotions, and grooming products may drop from 40 percent to 35 percent. Additionally, face washes, soaps, and other salon materials could see duties fall from 40 percent to 35 percent.

Skincare clinics enter the picture too. Duties on creams and lotions used for skin treatment and facial polishing procedures may also reduce from 40 percent to 35 percent. Therefore, clinics importing specialised treatment products would face lower landed costs. That saving could eventually flow through to consumers in the form of more competitive pricing.

Health clubs, gyms, and slimming centres are also in line for relief. The government is considering cutting import duties on fitness machinery, equipment, and spare parts from 40 percent to 35 percent. Furthermore, that reduction would lower the cost of equipping and maintaining fitness facilities across the country.

All proposals remain under review. Still, the direction signals a government intent on supporting service sector businesses ahead of the budget. Finally, if confirmed on June 10, these cuts could make professional beauty services and gym memberships more accessible for ordinary Pakistanis.