MNFST S-03/ Customs Clearance
Customs clearance in Pakistan
Logistika's customs desk prepares and files goods declarations for imports and exports, works through duty and tax assessment and represents your cargo through examination and release.
Fast clearance starts before the cargo arrives. Most delays come from documents that do not match the goods, missing approvals or an unclear classification — so we check the paperwork first.
MNFST S-03.1/ What is included
What is included
HS classification
Identifying the correct tariff code, which determines duty, taxes and any regulatory requirements.
Goods declarations
Declarations prepared and filed through Pakistan Customs' WeBOC system or the Pakistan Single Window (PSW).
Duty and tax assessment
Checking assessed duties and taxes, including concessions or exemptions notified by SRO where the goods qualify.
Regulatory requirements
Coordinating approvals and certificates for regulated goods, which are processed through PSW.
Examination
Representation when a shipment is selected for physical examination.
Export clearance
Export declarations and documentation for outbound cargo.
MNFST S-03.2/ How it works
From quote to delivery
Step 1: Documents
Invoice, packing list, transport document and any certificates are checked against each other.
Step 2: Classify
HS code and valuation are confirmed before filing.
Step 3: File
The goods declaration is filed through WeBOC or PSW.
Step 4: Assess
Duties and taxes are assessed and paid.
Step 5: Examine
If selected, the cargo is examined with our representative present.
Step 6: Release
Customs release is obtained and the cargo moves on for delivery.
MNFST S-03.3/ Before you book
Documents usually needed for an import
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (sea) or air waybill (air)
- Certificate of origin, if you are claiming preferential duty under a trade agreement
- Importer's registration details (NTN)
- Any permits, licences or approvals the goods require
- Insurance details, where applicable
Key terms
- GD
- Goods Declaration — the customs declaration filed for an import or export.
- WeBOC
- Web-Based One Customs — Pakistan Customs' core customs management system.
- PSW
- Pakistan Single Window — the national platform through which traders submit declarations and regulatory documents.
- HS code
- The Harmonized System tariff code that classifies goods for duty and statistics.
- SRO
- Statutory Regulatory Order — a government notification that can set or change duty rates and exemptions.
MNFST S-03.4/ Questions
Customs Clearance: common questions
What is the difference between WeBOC and PSW?
WeBOC is Pakistan Customs' core customs management system. PSW (Pakistan Single Window) is the platform through which traders submit declarations and regulatory documents. Where goods have no regulatory requirements, a declaration can be filed through either; where regulatory requirements apply, it is filed through PSW's Single Declaration.
How long does customs clearance take?
It depends on the goods, whether regulatory approvals are needed, whether the shipment is selected for examination and, above all, on the documents. Having the paperwork checked before arrival is the biggest factor within your control.
Can you clear cargo that another forwarder shipped?
Yes. We can handle clearance on its own; send us the transport document and commercial documents as early as possible.
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MNFST S-03.5/ Request a quote