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Pakistan
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IntroPakistan Customs (a wing of the Federal Board of Revenue, FBR) administers customs through the WeBOC electronic filing system. Import & Export Policy Orders are issued periodically by the Ministry of Commerce. FX is highly controlled by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
Primary authorities
  • Pakistan Customs (FBR)Customs entry, WeBOC filings, valuation, anti-smuggling.
  • Ministry of Commerce - TDAPImport Policy Order, Export Policy Order, trade defence.
  • State Bank of PakistanFX allocation, EIF/EFE registration, remittance approvals.
  • PSQCANational standards, mandatory conformity marks.
Licensing regimes
  • EIF / EFEElectronic Import Form / Export Form (per SBP FE Manual) - prerequisite for every consignment. · SBP via authorised dealer
  • Import authorisation under IPORegulated HS codes listed in Import Policy Order Appendices. · MoC
  • PSQCA CoCRegulated products - electrical, cement, packaged water, tyres. · PSQCA
  • DRAP registrationPharma, medical devices, biologicals. · Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
Prohibited goods
  • · Import of goods on the Negative List (IPO Appendix A) - certain narcotic drugs, obscene material.
  • · Second-hand certain items - refrigerators, air conditioners, batteries.
  • · Wildlife listed under Pakistan Trade Control of Wild Fauna & Flora Act.
  • · Goods from Israel (long-standing embargo).
Restricted goods
  • · Vehicles - Personal Baggage / Gift / TR scheme with age limits + regulatory duty stack.
  • · Precursor chemicals - ANF / MoNC licensing.
  • · Fuel & petroleum products - OGRA regime.
  • · Sugar & wheat - state-trading enterprise (TCP) allocation.
Labelling requirements
  • · English/Urdu-language labelling on prepackaged retail goods.
  • · PSQCA mark on regulated products.
  • · DRAP registration number on pharma packs.
  • · Country-of-origin marking under Customs Rules.
Sanctions overlay
  • · UNSC measures implemented under Anti-Terrorism Act & UN Security Council (Act) 1948.
  • · Embargo on trade with Israel (statutory).
  • · Banks screen OFAC/EU/UN for USD/EUR clearing.
Dispute resolutionDepartmental appeal to Collector (Appeals) within 30 days; onward Customs Appellate Tribunal; High Court on questions of law. ICSID and Islamabad-seat ICC / CIETAC commercial arbitration common. NY Convention party since 2005.
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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare import regulations between two countries?

Pick two to four countries above. The table lines up the customs authority, import licensing, VAT/GST rate, prohibited and restricted goods, sanctions overlays and dispute forums, with links to each official source.

Is this comparison legal advice?

No. It is decision support built from published government sources. Regulatory positions change often, so confirm every action with the named authority or licensed local counsel before you ship.

Where do I calculate the duty once I know the rules?

Use the Import Duty & VAT Calculator for a quick CIF-based estimate, or the Landed Cost Calculator for the full cost stack including freight, insurance and destination charges.

Next step: Import Duty & VAT Calculator or Landed Cost Calculator. Last reviewed 14 October 2026.

Comparison is decision-support only. Regulatory positions change frequently - confirm every action with the named authorities or licensed local counsel.