Import Duty & Sales Tax

Custom Duty Calculator

Estimate customs duty and sales tax due when importing goods into Pakistan.

Item presetEach preset carries its own duty rates and calculation method — more presets can be added by an administrator without any code changes.

Customs value (PKR) — commercial vehicle import onlyThe CIF (Cost + Insurance + Freight) value converted to PKR at the official customs exchange rate — not the open-market rate. Use the Currency Converter's "Customs" rate book to get this figure first. Ignored by the other two presets.

Declared value in USD — mobile phone onlyThe phone's declared/invoice value in US dollars — used to find the matching PTA tax bracket. Ignored by the other two presets.

Engine capacity (cc) — baggage-scheme vehicle onlyUsed to find the matching fixed-duty band for the baggage/transfer-of-residence scheme. Ignored by the other two presets.

Filer statusAffects the withholding income tax (s.148) rate — not used by the baggage-scheme vehicle preset, which has no such levy.

Vehicle age in months — either vehicle preset onlyReduces the duty base by a monthly depreciation allowance before the final amount is calculated. Ignored by the mobile phone preset.

How This Calculator Works

1Enter the goods' declared (CIF) value.
2Select the product category - duty varies by HS code.
3Get estimated duty, sales tax and total landed cost.

Why Category Matters More Than Value

Two shipments of identical value can owe very different duty depending on their HS code - raw materials, machinery and finished consumer goods are all taxed differently, and misclassifying a shipment is one of the most common (and costly) import mistakes. Use this for an upfront estimate, then confirm the exact HS code and rate with us before you commit to an order.

Converting the Landed Cost

If your invoice is in a foreign currency, convert it to PKR first with our Currency Converter so the duty estimate reflects your actual cost.

Reference

Based on the Customs Act, 1969 and Sales Tax Act, 1990, including applicable SRO exemptions where relevant.

FAQs

Does this include sales tax as well as customs duty?+

Yes, the estimate combines both, since sales tax at import is calculated on value plus duty.

What if I don't know my HS code?+

Pick the closest general category for an estimate, then have our team confirm the exact code before finalizing the shipment.

Are there exemptions for certain goods?+

Some categories carry reduced or zero rates under SRO exemptions. We can check whether your shipment qualifies.

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