Taxes and import duties for shipping goods to Pakistan.

Overview of shipping goods to Pakistan.

When shipping goods to Pakistan, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. However, the duty rate for some goods depends on the unit of measurement. In addition to duties, shipments to Pakistan may also incur Value Added Tax (VAT), excise taxes on certain goods, and regular regulatory duties.
 

Tax and duty rates in Pakistan.

Pakistan levies variable tariffs ranging from 0% to 100%, with an average rate of 20.67%. 
Certain types of goods can be shipped to Pakistan without paying customs duties. For example, laptop computers and other electronic products.

Sales tax in Pakistan.

Shipments to Pakistan are subject to sales tax, but only for certain products such as cosmetics and dietary supplements. These are subject to the standard Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 17% or a reduced rate of 5%, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Exchange) price plus duties, regulatory duties, and excise taxes.

Minimum duties and taxes in Pakistan.

Pakistan has no minimum import duty; therefore, all goods shipped to Pakistan are subject to duty regardless of their value.

Other taxes and customs fees of Pakistan.

Shipments to Pakistan are subject to excise duties on certain goods, such as alcoholic beverages and tobacco.

Taxes can be levied at an ad valorem rate, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Import, Export) price plus duties, or the tax calculation for certain goods may depend on the unit of measurement.

Regulatory duties are levied on certain goods at rates between 5% and 50%, calculated based on the total CIF (Cost, Infrastructure, Export) price.

Location and contact information for the Customs Department of Pakistan.

Further information regarding import declaration procedures and restrictions on goods entering Pakistan can be found on the Pakistan Customs website:  http://www.customsenquiry.gov.pk

How to send goods to Pakistan.

For shipments to Pakistan, SME SHIPPING provides document and parcel delivery services via DHL EXPRESS, FEDEX EXPRESS, TNT EXPRESS, Global Mail, and international sea freight.