Country Guide: Pakistan

Updated: November 23, 2015

Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

  • Original Passport
  • Original Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC – if Pakistani national)
  • Copy of Visa
  • Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
  • Inventory list in English
  • Packing list with purchase invoices
  • Certificate of Employment
  • Transfer of Residence Certificate
  • Copy of Diplomatic Card (Diplomats)

 

Specific Information

  • Pakistani citizens must pay full Customs duties and taxes.
  • Shippers can import shipments duty free for the first 6 months by completing a CBR Booklet (foreigners).
  • All import duties are charged on the costs, insurance and freight of the shipment (CIF) value; the value is determined by Customs officials.
  • Only used clothing and used household effects can be imported on a duty-free basis.
  • A Letter of Authority from the Mission is required for all shipments.
  • Customs clearance takes approximately 4-5 days after arrival of the shipment.
  • Consignee should be present for Customs clearance.
  • All items are dutiable; the value and depreciation of the goods can be negotiated with the examiner at the time of clearance.
  • Do not send insurance or any documents showing value of the household goods with the shipment to avoid payment of heavy import duties.
  • Diplomats may import shipments duty free with presentation of a Diplomatic Exemption Certificate to Customs authorities.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

  • Copy of Passport
  • OBL / AWB
  • Original Technical Passport or Certificate of Title
  • De-registration Certificate
  • Invoice of purchase showing the engine number, model and horsepower

 

Specific Information

  • Pakistani national citizens cannot import vehicles older than 2 years.
  • Diplomats can import vehicles older than 2 years.

Pets

Documents Required

  • Original Passport of shipper
  • Health Certificate and Vaccination Certificate (issued by origin country)
  • Quarantine Certificate issued by the Government of Pakistan / Veterinary Certificate
  • Pet Passport

 

Specific Information

  • Document required must accompany animals and pets.
  • Pets may be transported as baggage, as cargo, or with passengers traveling by air.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

  • Items may qualify for free import if within the limits indicated:
    • Cigarettes (200), cigars (50), tobacco (1/2 kg)
    • Eau de Toilette (1/4 L) and perfume (1/8 L)
    • Gifts and souvenirs (reasonable number and quantity)

Prohibited Items

  • Weapons of any kind
  • Alcohol
  • Pornography
  • Narcotics
  • Toxic and radioactive materials

Consignment Instructions

Recommended:  Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

 

 

 

Helpful Website(s):

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_992.html

http://www.pakistanconsulateny.org