Pakistan Trade Facilitation Portal

Export

Linen (bed, table, toilet, kitchen) products

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.

To become a registered exporter and enjoy preferential market access treatment (i. e. duty-free access) in the European Union (EU) market, exporters of linen products in Pakistan must first become members of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in order to have the registered exporter (REX) application documents attested by KCCI.

Pakistan is a beneficiary country of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) 'plus' (GSP+) implemented by the European Union (EU). The EU's GSP+ provides duty-free access for more than two thirds of tariff lines of selected exporting countries, among which Pakistan.

All products traded under the HS Chapter 63 (among which, bed, table, toilet and kitchen linen products) are eligible for duty-free access to the EU market. In order to benefit from duty-free access to the EU, exporters of linen products in Pakistan must first register in the Registered Exporter System (REX) and have the REX registration certified by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).

Once exporters obtain the REX registration, they will receive from TDAP an annexure containing a sample of self-declaration of origin of the goods that will need to be written on the invoice of the consignment.

Obtain financial instrument (FI) for export

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.

Obtain certificate of origin (for export of selected linen products to USA)

Exports of toilet and kitchen linen of textile materials nesoi, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or silk waste (HS code 6302.99.10) from Pakistan are eligible to have duty-free access to the market of the United States of America (USA) under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). In order to access the USA market duty-free, the exporters of these specific linen products in Pakistan products must obtain a certificate of origin (COO) and send it to the importer in the USA.

The certificate of origin for USA (Form A), which proves that the goods originate from Pakistan, can be obtained from the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).

Obtain certificate of origin (for export to UK)

Pakistan is a beneficiary country of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) - Enhanced Framework implemented by the United Kingdom (UK) The UK's 'Enhanced Framework' GSP provides zero import duty on certain goods outlined in the UK GSP tariff rates for selected exporting countries, among which Pakistan.

All products traded under the HS Chapter 63 (among which, bed, table, toilet and kitchen linen products) are eligible for duty-free access to the UK market. In order to benefit from duty-free access to UK, exporters of linen products in Pakistan must submit a proof of origin - namely the Form A - to the importer in UK.

The Form A can be downloaded from the UK Government website and must be duly filled in its entirety.

Clearance of linen products (by sea)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance to export linen products from Pakistan.

Clearance of linen products to USA via Port of Muhammad Bin Qasim (Karachi)

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).

Clearance of linen products to EU via Port of Karachi (KICT)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance to export linen products from Pakistan to the European Union (EU) via the Port of Karachi (KICT).

Clearance of linen products to UK via Port of Muhammad Bin Qasim (Karachi)

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

Export of linen products by sea (full procedure)

This procedure sequentially compiles all the mandatory registration, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by an exporter of linen (bed, table, toilet, kitchen) products in Pakistan via sea.

Export of linen products to USA via Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (Karachi)

The full procedure compiles all the necessary steps (preliminary registrations and licenses, permits and clearance) to export linen (bed, table, toilet, kitchen) products from Pakistan via the Port of Muhammad Bin Qasim (MBQ) in Karachi to the United States of America (USA).

Export of linen products to EU via Port of Karachi (KICT)

Export of linen products to UK via Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (Karachi)

Surgical and medical instruments

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.

Manufacturers of surgical and medical instruments who want to export directly or supply their products to exporters in Pakistan must become members of the Surgical Instruments Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SIMAP) in order to obtain the certificate/test report for the export of these products from the Sialkot Material Testing Laboratory (SIMTEL), as stated in the Export Policy Order, 2020 of the Government of Pakistan.

To become a registered exporter and enjoy preferential market access treatment (i. e. duty-free access) in the European Union (EU) market, exporters of surgical and medical instruments in Pakistan must first become members of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in order to have the registered exporter (REX) application documents attested by KCCI.

All products traded under the HS Chapter 90 (among which, medical and surgical instruments and apparatus) are eligible for duty-free access to the EU market. In order to benefit from duty-free access to the EU, exporters of surgical and medical instruments in Pakistan must first register in the Registered Exporter System (REX) and have the REX registration certified by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).

Obtain certificate/test report from Sialkot Material Testing Laboratory (SMTL)

The certificate/test report is an export requirement stated in the Export Policy Order, 2020 of the Government of Pakistan, to be obtained by the manufacturer of surgical and medical instruments in order to export these products from Pakistan (in case they are also direct exporters), or to be obtained by the manufacturer and supplied to the exporter in Pakistan.

The certificate/test report must be obtained from the the Sialkot Material Testing Laboratory (SIMTEL) and can only be released for manufacturers who are members of the Surgical Instruments Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SIMAP).

SIMTEL will verify the specifications of the surgical or medical instrument in line with international standards and will provide, if applicable, guidelines for manufacturers to improve the manufacturing techniques and processes of their product.

Obtain financial instrument (FI) for export

The Form E 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.

Obtain certificate of origin (for export of surgical and medical instruments to UK)

All products traded under the HS Chapter 90 (among which, surgical and medical instruments) are eligible for duty-free access to the UK market. In order to benefit from duty-free access to UK, exporters of surgical and medical instruments in Pakistan must submit a proof of origin - namely the Form A - to the importer in UK.

The Form A can be downloaded from the UK Government website and must be duly filled in its entirety.

Clearance of surgical and medical equipment (by air)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance to export surgical and medical instruments from Pakistan.

Clearance of surgical and medical instruments to USA via Jinnah International Airport (JIAP)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance to export surgical and medical instruments from Pakistan to the United States of America (USA) via the Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) in Karachi.

Clearance of surgical and medical instruments to EU via Jinnah International Airport (JIAP)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance to export surgical and medical instruments from Pakistan to the European Union (EU) via the Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) in Karachi.

Clearance of surgical and medical instruments to UK via Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance to export surgical and medical instruments from Pakistan to the United Kingdom (UK) via the Sialkot International Airport (SIAL) in Sialkot.

Export of surgical and medical instruments by air (full procedure)

This procedure sequentially compiles all the mandatory registration, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by an exporter of surgical and medical instruments in Pakistan via air.

Export of surgical and medical instruments to USA via Jinnah International Airport (JIAP)

The full procedure compiles all the necessary steps (preliminary registrations and licenses, permits and clearance) to export surgical and medical instruments from Pakistan via the Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) in Karachi to the United States of America (USA).

Export of surgical and medical instruments to EU via Jinnah International Airport (JIAP)

Export of surgical and medical instruments to UK via Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL)

The full procedure compiles all the necessary steps (preliminary registrations and licenses, permits and clearance) to export surgical and medical instruments from Pakistan via the Sialkot International Airport (SIAL) in Sialkot to the United Kingdom (UK).

Fresh animal meat

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.

This registration confirm that the product obtained from the animal is vetted by the agency and the premises under monitoring of the same.

Obtain halal certificate

Obtain financial instrument (FI) for export

Obtain health certificate

The AQD confirm that the product being sent is safe for export

Clearance of fresh animal meat

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance for export from Pakistan.

Clearance of fresh animal meat to Saudi Arabia via Port of Karachi (KICT)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance for export from Pakistan.

Clearance of fresh animal meat to Gulf via Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIA)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance for export from Pakistan.

Clearance of fresh animal meat to Vietnam via Jinnah International Airport (JIAP)

Export of fresh animal meat (full procedure)

This procedure sequentially compiles all the mandatory registration, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by an exporter from Pakistan

Export of fresh animal meat to Saudi Arabia via Port of Karachi (KICT)

This procedure sequentially compiles all the mandatory registration, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by an exporter from Pakistan

Export of fresh animal meat to Gulf via Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIA)

This procedure sequentially compiles all the mandatory registration, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by an exporter from Pakistan

Export of fresh animal meat to Vietnam via Jinnah International Airport (JIAP)

This procedure sequentially compiles all the mandatory registration, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by an exporter from Pakistan

Edible animal offal

Associate bank profile in Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

This registration confirm that the product obtained from the animal is vetted by the agency and the premises under monitoring of the same.

Obtain financial instrument for export

The Financial Instrument is a form used for export purposes, which declares that the export shipment is being processed against the foreign exchange. The Financial Instrument 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.

Obtain health certificate

The AQD confirm that the product being sent is safe for export

Clearance of edible animal offal

Clearance of edible animal offal to Oman via Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIA)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance for export from Pakistan.

Clearance of edible animal offal to Saudi Arabia via Port of Karachi (KICT)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance for export from Pakistan.

Export of edible animal offal (full procedure)

Export of edible animal offal to Oman via Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIA)

This procedure sequentially compiles all the mandatory registration, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by an exporter from Pakistan

Export of edible animal offal to Saudi Arabia via Port of Karachi (KICT)

Processed meat and meat products

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance for export from Pakistan.

Associate bank profile in Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

Obtain financial instrument for export

This registration confirm that the product obtained from the animal is vetted by the agency and the premises under monitoring of the same.

Obtain health certificate

The AQD confirm that the product being sent is safe for export

Clearance of processed meat and meat products to Kuwait via Jinnah International Airport (JIAP)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance to export

Export of processed meat and meat products to Kuwait via (JIAP) (full procedure)

This procedure sequentially compiles all the mandatory registration, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by an exporter from Pakistan

Provitamins and vitamins

Associate bank profile in Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

Obtain enlistment certificate (Form 6 & Form 7)

Obtain financial instrument for export

Clearance of provitamins and vitamins to Sri Lanka via Islamabad International Airport

Export of provitamins and vitamins to Sri Lanka via IIA (full procedure)

Medicines and medicaments

Associate bank profile in Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

Obtain enlistment certificate (Form 6 & Form 7)

Approval are required from Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan

Obtain financial instrument for export

Clearance of medicines and medicaments to Bangladesh via Port of Karachi (KICT)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance to export

Export of medicines and medicaments to Bangladesh via KICT (full procedure)

Fresh fruits

Associate bank profile in Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

Obtain financial instrument for export

Obtain certificate of origin (for export of fresh fruits to UK)

Clearance of fresh fruits to UK via Jinnah International Airport (JIAP)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance for export

Export of fresh fruits to UK via JIAP (full procedure)

Cereals

Associate bank profile in Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

Obtain financial instrument for export

Obtain certificate of origin (for export of cereals to USA)

In order to access the USA market duty-free, the exporters of these specific linen products in Pakistan products must obtain a certificate of origin (COO) and send it to the importer in the USA.

Clearance of cereals to USA via Port of Muhammad Bin Qasim (Karachi)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance for export from Pakistan.

Export of cereals to USA via Port of Muhammad Bin Qasim (full procedure)

This procedure sequentially compiles all the mandatory registration, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by an exporter from Pakistan

Dry fruits and nuts

Associate bank profile in Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

Obtain financial instrument for export

Obtain certificate of origin (for exports to China)

Clearance of dry fruits and nuts to China via Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIA)

Export of dry fruits and nuts (by air) (full procedure)

Spices

Obtain financial instrument for export

Clearance of spices (by sea)

Clearance of spices to Saudi Arabia via Port of Karachi (KICT)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance to export linen products from Pakistan to the European Union (EU) via the Port of Karachi (KICT).

Made-up products of leather (or allied material)

Associate bank profile in Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

Obtain financial instrument for export

Clearance of made-up products of leather (or allied material)

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance for export from Pakistan.

Clearance of made-up products of leather (or allied material) to USA via Port Qasim

Clearance of made-up products of leather (or allied material) to Malaysia via Port Qasim

Clearance of made-up products of leather (or allied material) to UAE via Karachi Port

Export of made-up products of leather (or allied material) (full procedure)

This procedure sequentially compiles all the mandatory registration, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by an exporter from Pakistan

Export of made-up products of leather (or allied material) to USA via Port Qasim

Export of made-up products of leather (or allied material) to Malaysia via Port Qasim

Export of made-up products of leather (or allied material) to UAE via Karachi Port

Processed vegetables

Associate bank profile in Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

Obtain financial instrument for export

Clearance of processed vegetables

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance for export from Pakistan.

Clearance of processed vegetables to UAE via Karachi Port

Clearance of processed vegetables to UK via Karachi Port

Clearance of processed vegetables to USA via Port Qasim (Karachi)

Export of processed vegetables (full procedure)

This procedure sequentially compiles all the mandatory registration, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by an exporter from Pakistan

Export of processed vegetables to UAE via Karachi Port

Export of processed vegetables to UK via Karachi Port

Export of processed vegetables to USA via Port Qasim (Karachi)

Leather garments

Associate bank profile in Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

Obtain certificate of origin (for export of leather garments to USA)

Obtain financial instrument for export

Clearance of leather garments

Clearance of leather garments to UAE via Karachi Port

Clearance of leather garments to USA via Port Qasim

Clearance of leather garments to EU via Karachi Port

Export of lather garments by sea (full procedure)

Export of leather garments to UAE via Karachi Port

Export of leather garments to EU via Karachi Port

Export of leather garments to USA via Port Qasim

Processed animal leather

Clearance of processed animal leather

Exporters must complete all the necessary formalities related to customs clearance for export from Pakistan.

Clearance of processed animal leather to China via Karachi Port

Clearance of fresh animal meat to UK via Jinnah International Airport (JIAP)

Clearance of fresh animal meat to Indonesia via Jinnah International Airport (JIAP)

Export of processed animal leather

This procedure sequentially compiles all the mandatory registration, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by an exporter from Pakistan

Export of processed animal leather to China via Karachi Port

Export of fresh animal meat to UK via Jinnah International Airport (JIAP)

Export of fresh animal meat to Indonesia via Jinnah International Airport (JIAP)

Fresh and chilled vegetables

Obtain financial instrument for export

Obtain certificate of origin (for export of fresh and chilled vegetables)

Clearance of fresh and chilled vegetables

Clearance of fresh and chilled vegetables to Malaysia via Port Qasim

Clearance of fresh and chilled vegetables to Sri Lanka via Port Qasim

Clearance of fresh and chilled vegetables to UAE via Karachi Port

Marble and Granite

Clearance of marble and granite to UK via Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (Karachi)

Export of marble and granite to UK via Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (Karachi)

The full procedure compiles all the necessary steps (preliminary registrations and licenses, permits and clearance) to export from Pakistan via the Port of Muhammad Bin Qasim (MBQ) in Karachi to the United Kingdom (UK).