How to Find the Customs Duty on an Import in Pakistan With the PCT Code and TIPP

Short answer: Find the 8-digit Pakistan Customs Tariff (PCT) code for your goods, then search it on the Trade Information Portal of Pakistan (tipp.gov.pk), under Search Commodity. The result shows the statutory customs duty rate, any lower rate under a trade agreement, and concessions. The portal also has a duty calculator.

A shopkeeper in Lahore wants to import 200 solar inverters. A student in Karachi is buying a camera from abroad. Both ask the same question before they pay: how much duty will customs charge? The answer is not a guess. It sits in a public tariff.

We opened the FBR customs tariff page and the Trade Information Portal of Pakistan on 14 October 2026 and read how each works. We did not search a real product, so we do not quote any duty rate here. The rate you see on the portal, for your code, is the one that counts.

Everything starts with the PCT code

Pakistan Customs sorts every kind of goods under a code. FBR says the codes follow the international Harmonized System and Pakistan's own tariff, and they have eight digits. You need the right code before any rate means anything.

The portal explains the build of a code. The first six digits are the world standard, set by the World Customs Organization. Pakistan adds two more digits at the end to make its own national headings. That is the eight-digit PCT code.

The portal also says the codes are being stretched to twelve digits under the Pakistan Single Window, so that individual products can be identified. It says this work is in progress and so far only key codes have the extra four digits.

Search the commodity on TIPP

Open the portal's Search Commodity page. Type either a keyword for the goods, or the code. The portal accepts 2, 4, 6, 8 or 12 digits. It then shows the tariff that applies today for that commodity.

The page says the result shows the base rate for all countries, called the Most Favoured Nation or MFN rate, which it also labels the statutory rate. It also shows any lower rate for countries that have a free trade or preferential trade agreement with Pakistan, and any customs duty concessions.

There is also a "List all" option for browsing. If you are unsure of the code, start with the keyword search and read the descriptions carefully. A wrong sub-heading can mean a wrong duty.

Check for a lower rate or a concession

The statutory rate is the starting point, not always the final one. A preferential rate can apply if your goods come from a country with a trade agreement, and special schedules can cut duty for certain industries or institutions.

The portal points to the Fifth Schedule of the Customs Act, 1969 for concessions on plant, machinery, equipment and capital goods in various sectors. It also points to Chapter 99 of the tariff, which gives special treatment for imports by diplomatic missions, governments, educational institutes, hospitals and NGOs.

Customs duty is not the only tax. The portal notes that income tax on imports varies with the type of importer, whether an individual, an association of persons or a company, and with whether the importer is on FBR's Active Taxpayer List. If you are not on the list, the bill can change. See the Active Taxpayers List after the 15 October deadline.

Use the duty calculator for an estimate

The portal has a Duty Calculator page that draws on WeBOC, the customs computer system run by FBR. It estimates the duty and taxes on a shipment. The page warns it might not work from outside Pakistan, because of data security rules set by FBR.

Treat the result as an estimate. The final bill is set when customs assesses your goods declaration. Read how to choose WeBOC or PSW to file your goods declaration to see where that step happens.

1. Find the product name on the seller's invoice or the maker's specification sheet.
2. Search the keyword on TIPP's Search Commodity and pick the closest description.
3. Note the 8-digit PCT code and the statutory rate.
4. Check for a lower rate under a trade agreement for the country of origin.
5. Run the figures through the Duty Calculator and keep a copy of the result.

Check the ban list before you order

A duty rate means nothing if the goods cannot enter at all. The portal carries a warning that certain goods are banned under the Import Policy Order, 2022. Look at that list before you pay a seller abroad.

For personal items and parcels, the rules are different. See customs duty on personal baggage and duty on a courier parcel. If you plan to import as a trader, read how to register as an importer with customs. Some rates change in the budget or by order, as in the reported additional duty on tyres.

Common questions

What is a PCT code?

It is the 8-digit Pakistan Customs Tariff code for a kind of goods. The first six digits follow the world system and Pakistan adds the last two.

Is TIPP an official site?

Yes. It is run by the Pakistan Single Window, a government platform. It says its customs data comes from WeBOC, FBR's system, for the duty calculator.

Does the rate shown include all taxes?

No. The search result shows the customs tariff. Income tax on imports depends on the type of importer and whether it is on the Active Taxpayer List.

Can I search without the code?

Yes. TIPP accepts a keyword or a code. Read the descriptions closely, because similar goods can sit under different codes.

Which tariff year should I use?

Use the current year. FBR's customs tariff page links to previous years too, so make sure you open the latest one.

How we verified this

What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.

Last checked on 14 October 2026, Pakistan time. We read the FBR Customs Tariff page and the Trade Information Portal of Pakistan. We did not run a search for a real product, so no duty rate appears here. We also did not test the Duty Calculator, which may be limited outside Pakistan.