- Pakistani residents under age 18 must pay duties on anything they import.pakistan flag button image by Andrey Zyk from Fotolia.com
Pakistan is an Asian country around twice the size of the U.S. state of California. According to its Federal Board of Revenue, the tax levied on the import of goods into Pakistan provides the government with a major source of revenue. The "CIA World Factbook" says that Pakistan imports most of its commercial goods from China. - Pakistani residents who are over 18 years of age are entitled to bring the following items into the country without paying any import duties: 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes; a quarter of a liter of perfume or eau de toilette; and souvenirs or gifts worth no more than 2,000 Pakistan rupees if it has been their first trip abroad in one calendar year. A second trip abroad in a year reduces this amount to 1,000 Pakistan rupees. A third trip abroad will result in all imports being subject to duties.
- Non-Pakistani visitors to the country do not have to pay import duties on their personal apparel and adornments. They can also bring one laptop, watch and phone into the country, together with electrical items used for personal hygiene. Certain items bought in transit may also be permitted free entry. These include a maximum of 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes, and a quarter of a liter of perfume or eau de toilette. Visitors can also bring souvenirs and gifts not amounting to more than 2,000 Pakistan rupees.
- Pakistan is a Muslim country and forbids both residents and non-residents from importing alcoholic beverages into the country. Furs, antiques, precious metals and minerals and non-prescription drugs are also forbidden. Plants and their component parts are not permitted entry unless accompanied by a permit from the Pakistan Ministry of Agriculture and a health certificate from the country of origin. Firearms and ammunition may be imported if the relevant permits and licenses are acquired beforehand.
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