Rates for Shipping Cars to Pakistan (Karachi)
| Vehicle Type | RO/RO Shipping Costs | Container Shipping Costs |
| Sedan or Saloon Vehicles | Prices Range Enquire | Enquire Pricing (20ft container) |
| 4×4 (4WD) Vehicle | Prices Range Enquire | Enquire Pricing (20ft container) |
| Utility Cargo Vans | Prices Range Enquire | Enquire Pricing (20ft container) |
| Tipper/Box/Trailer Trucks | Prices Range Enquire | Enquire Pricing (40ft container) |
LCL / FCL 40ft & 20ft Container Shipping to Pakistan
We arrange shipment to Karachi, Pakistan by sea using full container loads, part container loads, Ro-Ro for wheeled plant and trucks. We also handle Out of Gauge loads which do not fit inside a standard container. We have on -site, fully insured, warehouse and storage facilities and offer customers very affordable rates for their cargo big or small.
Containerisation of Stock and Cargo for Pakistan
In our Essex Depot we have container handling facilities and we can place a container on the ground in a safe and secure area to enable you to load your cargo if this is your preferred option.
How we ship your car to Pakistan
The process begins with getting your vehicle to our container loading depot in Essex. If you don’t want to deliver the vehicle we can arrange the collection of your vehicle on a car carrier.
You will need to supply us with a copy of the V5C and complete the online booking form for us to start the export process for you.
Age restriction on Cars being imported in to Pakistan
Saloon cars can be no older than 3 years and SUV’s no older than 5 years from the date of manufacture. If your car is too old, customs will not complete the clearance of your vehicle and problems will ensue. Please check the date of manufacture on your vehicle registration paperwork before you commit to ship your vehicle to Karachi. We can ship all kinds of vehicles to Karachi be it a car, van, truck or general cargo. We will always seek to provide you with the best service to meet your needs and budget.
Import Policy for Cars:
There are certain criteria through which an individual can export a car from UK to Pakistan. To fit in that criteria
One has to be an overseas resident for at least 180 days to import a new car from UK to Pakistan.
If the gift option is selected then 2 years of abroad residency is necessary. Also you can only send the vehicle as a gift to the immediate family member only. One can send only one car or any vehicle in two years. Also the car should be registered on your name at least 60 days prior shifting. A proper driving license is necessary on part of the owner to transport any vehicle Cargo to Pakistan.
Duty Rates and Taxes:
After reaching Pakistan one has to pay the duty and tax that is charged by the authorities after calculating through CIF valuation-method. The rates are revised very often, usually every financial year, and they are applicable to every import. It is not necessary that duty has to be paid on every imported object. There are certain things on which it is obligatory to pay tax and duty. The calculation is very simple, the team asks about the total value of the cargo and the insurance and freight charges. All this information calculates the tax payable on the goods. Sometimes when the cargo is in bulk, the authorities charge tax according to the per unit rate.
If the cargo lies purely under the import category then imports are subjected to GST (general sales tax) and VAT duties. The excise duty is to be paid on certain not all imports while import regulatory duty is mandatory on all imports.
The duty rates vary from 0-100 percent, while the average rate on general imports is 21 percent. However, there are some electronic products that can be transported duty-free one of the examples is laptops that have 0 percent duty on them for importing in Pakistan.
If the sales tax is applicable to the cargo then normal rate is 17 percent but if reduced it can become as less as 5 percent.
Tax Calculation for Vehicles:
For vehicles the tax calculation differs according to the category they are placed in. These categories are predefined by the authorities as special regime and normal regime.
In special regime category the tax is calculated according to the engine capacity. Used vehicles, cars, trucks etc lies under this group and the tax is calculated irrespective of its value or the additional or optional accessories.
In normal regime the brand new vehicles are included. For Vehicles tax calculation the engine capacity as well as, the value of the vehicle is considered. These are some of the basic rules to be considered before importing vehicles of any type to Pakistan. But a deep study will give a better insight in the matter.
Safe and secure inside your own container. All vehicles are securely blocked, braced and tied down ensuring absolute security during shipment to Pakistan. You can also ship any personal effects inside the vehicle to Pakistan.
Air Cargo Service to Pakistan from UK
We offer both Air & Sea shipping services to Pakistan from all the major Airports & Ports in the UK at very competitive rates.
Container shipping to Pakistan with your car
We can combine your household items along with your car inside your own container to Pakistan. Great care must be taken in securing your vehicle into the container. Cars must be secured to the flooring rings of the container by ratchet straps and the wheels must be locked into position by wooden chocks. When shipping a car with your household and personal effects a wooden bulkhead will be built across the shipping container to separate the car and effects.
To get a free quote for your container shipping to Pakistan either email us or complete our online quote form. We look forward to hearing from you.
