Custom Duty and Customs Regulations in Pakistan

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Passport for each family member
Work Permit (for foreign nationals) or NOC from Investment Promotion Bureau, Govt. of Pakistan
Letter from employer stating that the Customer will be stationed in Pakistan for approximately three years (for foreign nationals)
Employer Certificate
Pakistan Nationals require a National Identity Card (copy)
Transfer of Residence Certificate
Inventory, descriptive showing contents of cartons and of each lift van
Bank Guarantee required for all shipments loose in steamship container, CUSTOMER/ACCOUNT MUST BE ADVISED BEFORE SHIPMENT MOVES
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free in reasonable quantity
New or used furniture need the following
Form “A" Customs
Passport
Invoice/packing
Employee Certificate
Above in case of foreign nationals and proof that returning national is returning permanently
Allowed under personal baggage or transfer to residence
Customer presence is required for clearance

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

Duties apply to all electrical items, major appliances and new items (invoices/receipts required)
Duties also apply to tobacco products, perfumes, toiletries and foodstuffs

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Alcohol (will be confiscated at port of entry)
Drugs
Firearms, weapons, explosives and ammunition. If imported must have Exemption Certificate from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad
Pornographic material and statues
Recorded VCR tapes and other movies

MOTOR VEHICLES