Pakistan
Pakistan Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Passport
- Foreign nationals require a work permit or NOC from Investment Promotion Bureau, Government of Pakistan
- Foreign nationals require a letter from employer stating will be stationed in Pakistan for 3 years
- Employer certificate
- Pakistan nationals require a copy of their National Identity Card
- Transfer of residence certificate
- Descriptive inventory listing the contents of each carton and lift van
- All shipments loose in steamship container require a bank guarantee, customer/account must be advised before shipment moves
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUIRED IN COUNTRY AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- If in reasonable quantity, used household goods and personal effects may be duty-free
- New or used furniture require the following:
- Form “A” customs
- Passport
- Packing/invoice
- Employee certificate
- Foreign nationals require proof that they are returning permanently
- Allowed under personal baggage or transfer to residence
- Your presence is required for clearance
RESTRICTED ITEMS/DUTIABLE
- Invoices and receipts are required for import of all electrical items, major appliances and new items; duties also apply
- Duties apply to tobacco products, toiletries, perfumes and foodstuffs
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Alcohol – will be confiscated at port of entry
- Drugs
- Weapons, firearms, ammunition and explosives. Import of these items requires an exemption certificate from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad
- Pornographic materials and statues
- Recorded VCR tapes and other movies
MOTOR VEHICLES
- The importation of vehicles is only allowed for diplomats and Pakistani Nationals
- Duties apply and vary from 10090 to value (cost plus freight)
- The following documents are required:
- Passport
- Import permit
- Old registration book/invoice
PETS
- Health care certificate
- Requires owner’s passport for entry
- Your presence is required for clearance
- Allowed to be accompanied or unaccompanied baggage
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Pakistan customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate.**
