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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 liftvan
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
Importation is allowed only to diplomats and Pakistani Nationals
Duties apply - varies from 10090 to value (cost plus freight)
Documents required:
- Import Permit
- Passport
- Invoice/old registration book
PETS
Health Certificate
Passport of owner required for import
Customer’s presence is required for clearance
Allowed accompanied or as unaccompanied baggage
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of
customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination
and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, we cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your
local embassy or consulate.