Pakistan Trade Facilitation Portal

IMPORT

Edible fruit and vegetables

To export from Pakistan, it is mandatory to register as a trader in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)'s Iris portal. To be successfully registered as trader, it is necessary to obtain a national tax number and a sales tax registration number through the Iris portal.

To export from Pakistan, it is mandatory to register as a trader in the Pakistan Single Window (PSW), controlled by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan. The PSW is an integrated digital platform that allows parties involved in trade and transport to lodge standardized information and documents within a single-entry point to fulfill all import, export and transit-related regulatory requirements.

Associate bank profile in Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

Associating bank profile is necessary for a trader and only after it, a trader can obtain Financial Instrument which is essential for import or export.

The payment remitted into or out of Pakistan shall only be done after associating bank profile else the bank will not be able to make FI for the same.

Obtain Import Permit (IP) from Department of Plant Protection (DPP)

Obtain financial instrument (FI) for import

The Financial Instrument is a form used for export purposes, which declares that the export shipment is being processed against the foreign exchange. The Form E is issued by the bank directly to the exporter through the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and must be obtained for each consignment, except if the goods are sold for a value of up to USD 5000 by an e-commerce company and delivered directly to a customer.

Clearance of edible fruit and vegetables from KICT

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance to export linen products from Pakistan to the United States of America (USA) via the Port of Muhammad Bin Qasim (MBQ).

Import of edible fruit and vegetables from KICT (full procedure)

Tea & Coffee