Pakistani customs requires accurate declared values for every item on the packing list. Do not leave values blank or understate them — shipments with incomplete documentation are held at Karachi customs. Eight airports served including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Faisalabad.
✈ Air freight to Pakistan: 4-9 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers from UK door collection • ⚓ Sea freight: 6-10 weeks via Karachi • Price confirmed before we collect • Freephone 0800 096 38 39
These items are not automatically refused but face restrictions, duties, inspections or require specific documentation. Check before you pack.
Subject to duties. Televisions and large appliances attract significant import duty.
Subject to strict import limits and duties above personal allowances.
Import of Pakistani Rupees is restricted. Foreign currency above $10,000 USD must be declared.
Controlled substances require DRAP (Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan) documentation.
Many food products are restricted. Check with Pakistan Customs for specific items.
Non-Muslims may import limited quantities with specific documentation. Generally not accepted on personal effects.
Material considered offensive to Islamic values is prohibited.
Subject to duties and quantity restrictions for personal use.
The following items are prohibited on all services — air freight, sea freight and door-to-door (subject to your destination). Do not pack them. Items found during inspection will be confiscated, and you may face penalties.
Customs clearance at destination is your responsibility as sender — who must also be the receiver for personal effects classification. Have these documents ready before we collect.
If customs or inspection issues arise at the destination — including holds, queries or inspections — you must respond promptly. Failure to respond, or submission of incorrect documentation, will result in storage charges accumulating at the destination warehouse at your cost.
You are liable for storage, inspection fees and any duties that arise where:
If you are unsure about any item, its declared value, or the documentation required for your destination — call us before you pack. We would rather spend ten minutes on the phone with you than have your shipment held at customs for two weeks while fees accumulate.
After more than two decades on this route, we know exactly what causes shipments to be held, delayed or refused at Pakistan customs. These are the practical tips that make the difference.
Declared values are critical in Pakistan. Write realistic values — inspectors compare against market prices.
Electronics will be checked carefully. Declare model numbers and accurate values.
Allow extra clearance time during Eid and Ramadan peak periods.
Karachi is the main sea freight port — sea transit is 6-10 weeks from the UK. These sea transit times are approximate — the actual time depends on when your LCL container finishes loading and consolidating, the vessel’s sailing date and route, any transhipment hub before the final destination, and customs clearance, so please allow a week or two either side.
Call us before packing if you are unsure about any specific item.
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Your UK shipping quote does not include the following destination charges. These are levied by governing bodies and government agencies at the arrival country and are payable by you directly at destination:
These charges are mandatory, set by the destination country’s governing bodies, and outside our control. We will advise you of known destination charges for your route at the time of booking so you can budget accordingly. If you have questions about what to expect at your destination, call us on 0800 096 38 39 before you book.