Send parcels to Pakistan
Prohibited and restricted items when sending to Pakistan
When sending by courier to Pakistan there are restrictions around what can be sent. To start with, Parcelcompare has a list of restrictions for all destinations . In much the same manner, there are a variety of goods that Pakistan does not allow into the country, including:
Any translation of the holy Qur’an that does not include any Arabic text
Goods or containers that are obscene or pornographic
Factory rejects or low quality goods in job lots
Used oils
Fireworks and other explosives
Used or re-treaded tyres
Personal brewing equipment
Firearms and ammunition
Used electrical items, used electronics and personal effects are not allowed to be imported into Pakistan.
There are also some goods that are restricted or require a specific certificate:
Mobile telephones cannot be imported into Pakistan without a Pakistan Telecommunication Authority approval certificate.
For shipments of medicine, the recipient requires a certificate from the Health Department Director General.
The recipient is responsible for obtaining the certificates, and will be contacted by customs officer to clear their parcel.
Parcelcompare has included many of the key goods in the above, but this is not a comprehensive list. If your goods do not appear on this page but you are still not sure that they are allowed into the country, please visit the Pakistan customs site for the full list.
Contacting Pakistan customs:
Pakistan customs phone number:+0092 51 111 772 772
Website:http://www.fbr.gov.pk/
Address: Custom House, Karachi, Pakistan