DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Invoice
• Packing List
• Copy of L/C or Contract of Sales, if any.
• Sales Tax Registration Certificate
• Copy of Sales Tax Return
• Insurance Cover Note, if any.
• Catalogue or any other Literature about cargo/goods imported.
• Import - Registration Certificate.
• National Tax Number - NTN
• Any other documents as per nature of Import and/or demanded by the Customs Authorities.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Invoice
• Packing List
• Form 'E' full set
• Export Registration
• Shipper's Instructions Letter, re: preperation of AWB or B/L etc.
• Any other document as per nature of Exports, or required by the Customs Authorities

AirFreight Export:

• It usually takes four hours for the completion of the customs clearance process at the Airport. There is a 24 hours cooling period before a consignment is boarded onto the aircraft, for safety measures.
  

SeaFreight Export:

• It usually take around 48 hours for the customs clearance of Export consignments. The goods must reach the Karachi Seaport well in time to meet the vessel sailing schedule.

AirFreight Import:

• The Import Customs clearance at the Airport may take upto two days. The shipments are inspected and values are assessed on C&F basis. The importer has to pay import duties/taxes before getting the release of the goods. The Compulsory taxes include Customs duty, Sales tax, Income tax and Civil Aviation fee.

SeaFreight Import:

• In the case of seafreight import consignment, 2-3 days may be utilized for customs clearance. The process is similar to that of Airfreight import, but more time consuming due to the larger size of the consignments and the revenue involved. The documents are required at least 7 days before the arrival of the vessel for speedy Transhipment of goods.

Perishable Goods:
(Imports / Exports)

• Pre-Customs clearance is possible for Perishable goods but needs prior arrangement with Customs Authorities and can be done around the clock.

• Note: The time period mentioned above is for normal trucking. For Bonded Transportation of cargo from above Dry Ports to Karachi Port, one day extra is required to complete Customs Clearance formalities.