Customs Duty and Regulations in Pakistan

Rates and rules change often, so check the current position for your product before you buy. We review the HS code and documents, tell you what can affect the duty, and clear the shipment through WeBOC.

What our customs duty guide service covers

• HS code review for the goods
• Duty and tax estimate on your documents
• Valuation and document check
• GD filing through WeBOC
• Exemption and concession paperwork where eligible
• Clearance, delivery and records

Customs duty in Pakistan – how it works

1. Send invoice, packing list and product details
2. We confirm the HS code and the duties that may apply
3. You approve the estimate before the vessel arrives
4. GD is filed and assessed
5. Duty is paid, goods are examined and released

Documents you will need

• Commercial invoice and packing list
• Bill of lading or airway bill
• Importer registration and NTN
• HS code and product details
• Any permit needed for the goods

Tips to save time and cost

• Send documents before the vessel arrives so the GD can be filed on day one.
• Keep HS codes consistent across invoice, packing list and previous shipments.
• Check permits (DRAP, PSQCA, plant protection) before the supplier ships, not after.
• Keep the certificate of origin ready to claim FTA duty rates.

What affects the cost of customs duty guide

• Duties and taxes – customs duty, sales tax, income tax and other levies, paid to the government.
• Clearing charges – our fee for filing and following the GD.
• Terminal and port charges – handling, storage and examination charges.
• Shipping line charges – delivery order and container deposit or detention.
• Transport – from the terminal to your premises.
• Permits and tests – only for regulated goods.

Every quotation from us lists these items separately, so you can compare like with like.

Key terms explained

GD

Goods Declaration – the customs declaration for imports or exports.

WeBOC / PSW

The customs online system and the Pakistan Single Window used to file GDs and permits.

IGM

Import general manifest – the list of cargo on the vessel, lodged on arrival.

HS code

The tariff code that decides duty rates and any permits.

Release order

The customs permission that lets the cargo leave the terminal.

Ports and countries we cover

We work at every sea port and major dry port of Pakistan:

• Karachi Port
• Port Qasim
• Gwadar Port
• Lahore Dry Port
• Sialkot Dry Port
• Faisalabad Dry Port
• Multan Dry Port
• Islamabad Dry Port
• Peshawar Dry Port
• Quetta Dry Port
• Hyderabad Dry Port

Popular trade lanes:

• China to Pakistan
• UAE to Pakistan
• Pakistan to USA
• Pakistan to UK
• Pakistan to Germany
• Pakistan to Saudi Arabia

See all sea ports and dry ports and worldwide shipping lanes.

Why shippers choose Ibrahim Logistics

• All ports, one team – Karachi Port, Port Qasim, Gwadar, every major dry port and the Afghan border.
• Every shipping line – we compare carriers for each shipment instead of selling one line.
• Offices in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad – documents and examinations handled by our own staff.
• Clear quotations – freight, local charges and clearance listed separately, no hidden extras.
• WhatsApp updates – status from booking to delivery, without chasing.

For a rate, call 0300 3364422 or send the details on WhatsApp – commodity, weight or volume, origin and destination – or use our online quote form. We reply the same working day.

Related services

• HS Code Classification
• GD Filing (WeBOC)
• Import Customs Clearance
• Customs Clearance

Choose Ibrahim Logistics for customs duty in Pakistan: one coordinator, every major shipping line and our own staff at the ports and dry ports. Ask for customs duty in Pakistan rates on WhatsApp – we reply the same working day.

Customs duty in Pakistan – FAQs