How to Import Directly From Pakistan
A comprehensive, actionable roadmap for international procurement officers, retail brands, and wholesale distributors sourcing from Pakistan's industrial powerhouses.
The 14-Step Sourcing & Export Lifecycle
From initial supplier discovery to final destination warehouse receipt
Find Pakistani Manufacturer
Search by product, factory name, or HS code across Sialkot, Karachi, Faisalabad, and Lahore clusters.
Verify Credentials & Factory Audit
Verify FBR Active Taxpayer status (NTN), SECP registration, and Chamber of Commerce affiliations.
Request Official Quotation (RFQ)
Submit Bill of Materials (BOM) specs, quantity requirements, and target pricing for competitive factory quotes.
Negotiate Volume Pricing & MOQ
Align on tiered quantity wholesale discounts and factory minimum order thresholds.
Order Courier Samples
Inspect pre-production prototypes via DHL/FedEx to verify fabric tensile strength, metallurgy, or stitch quality.
Confirm Technical Specifications
Sign technical specification sheet, Pantone color references, packaging guidelines, and tolerance levels.
Agree on Incoterms 2020
Select FOB Karachi Port, CIF Destination Port, EXW Factory Door, or DDP based on your logistics preference.
Direct Commercial Settlement (T/T or L/C)
Coordinate commercial banking (Bank Wire T/T or Letter of Credit) directly between buyer and supplier banks. Escrow protection will be available soon.
Factory Production Batch
Pakistani manufacturer commences mass production on dedicated automated lines with photo/video updates.
Pre-Shipment Quality Inspection
SGS, Intertek, or Maula Jutt inspectors perform AQL 2.5 random batch sampling before container loading.
Heavy-Duty Export Packaging
Goods packed in 5-ply export cartons, moisture-barrier poly wraps, and heat-treated ISPM-15 wooden pallets.
Pakistan Customs Clearance (Form-E)
State Bank of Pakistan electronic Form-E customs clearance executed at Karachi ports or Sialkot dry port.
Ocean Vessel / Air Freight Transit
Cargo departs Karachi Port Trust (KPT) or Port Qasim on weekly container liner vessels.
Destination Customs & Delivery
Consignee receives Bill of Lading (B/L), Phytosanitary certificate, and customs release at destination port.
Understanding Incoterms 2020 for Pakistan Trade
Choose the right shipping term for your procurement contracts
Pakistani supplier covers trucking to Karachi Port (KPT) / Port Qasim and Pakistan customs export clearance. Buyer manages marine ocean freight and destination duties.
Supplier pays all freight shipping charges and marine insurance up to your destination port of discharge (e.g. Felixstowe, Long Beach, Jebel Ali).
Buyer arranges container pickup directly from factory doors in Sialkot, Faisalabad, or Gujranwala via designated forwarding agent.
The ultimate hassle-free option. Supplier and logistics partner clear destination customs, pay all local taxes, and deliver directly to your warehouse.