G/TFA/N/PAK/2/Rev.2  
 
 
3 November  2022 
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS UNDER ARTICLES 1.4 , 10.4.3 AND 10.6.2  
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM PAKISTAN  
Revision  
The following communication, dated 31 October 2022 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Pakistan for Members' information.  
 
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The Government of Pakistan hereby makes the following notificat ion in accordance with Articles  1.4, 
10.4.3 and 10.6.2 of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation.  
 
Article 1, paragraph 4  
 
(a) The official place(s) where the items in subparagraphs 1.1 (a) to (j) have been 
published;  
 
Ministry of Commerce   www.commerce.gov.pk  
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan  www.tdap.gov.pk  
Ministry of Finance  www.finance.gov.pk  
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)  www.fbr.gov.pk  
www.customsenquiry.gov.pk  
Ministry of Science and Technology  www.most.gov.pk  
Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority  www. psqca.com.pk  
Ministry of National Food Security & Research  www.mnfsr.gov.pk  
National Tariff Commission  www.ntc.gov.pk  
Ministry of Communication  www.communication.gov.pk  
 
1.1(a) procedures for importation, exportation, and transit (including port, airport, and other 
entry -point procedures), and required forms and documents;  
 
Trade information portal – 
Government of Pakistan  https://www.tipp.gov.pk/  
 The Portal provides single point access 
to all import, export, and transit related 
information including digitized customs 
tariff and other taxes , regulatory 
measures, process maps, downloadable 
forms, fees, fiscal information and 
trade related statistics. In addition, the 
portal provides smart search functions, 
trade data visualizations, guided 
journeys for key products, and digital 
library of all  cross-border trade related 
laws, rules and procedures.  G/TFA/N/PAK/2/Rev.2  
 
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  Ministry of Commerce  https://www.commerce.gov.pk/sros  Regulations related with importation 
and exportation  
Federal Board of Revenue  http://www.fbr.gov.pk  
www.customsenquiry.gov.pk  
support.weboc@pral.com.pk  Custom clearance  
Federal Board of Revenue -
Weboc  https://www.weboc.gov.pk  Online procedures of importation and 
exportation  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs  http://www.mops.gov.pk/  Shipping related departments  
 
1.1(b) applied rates of duties and taxes of any kind imposed on or in connection with importation or 
exportation;  
 
National Tariff Commission 
Pakistan  https://ntc.gov.pk/  Regulations related with tariff  
Federal Board of Revenue  http://www.fbr.gov.pk/docs/Download -
Tariff/144  Custom tariff and taxation  
Federal Board of Revenue -
Weboc  www.customsenquiry.go v.pk E-payment of tariff  
 
1.1(c) fees and charges imposed by or for governmental agencies on or in connection with 
importation, exportation or transit;  
 
Federal Board of Revenue  http://www.fbr.gov.pk/  
www.customsenquiry.gov.pk  
support.weboc@pral.com.pk  Any fee or charges imposed on 
importation and exportation  
Federal Board of Revenue -
Weboc  https://www.weboc.gov.pk  E-payment of fee and charges  
 
1.1(d) rules for the classification or valuation of products for customs purposes;  
 
Federal Board of Revenue  
Custom Department  http://www.fbr.gov.pk  
www.customsenquiry.gov.pk  
support.weboc@pral.com.pk  Rules and regulations related with 
customs and valuation of goods  
Federal Board of Revenue -
Weboc  https://www.weboc.gov.pk  Online availability of rules and 
regulations related with customs 
procedure  
Pakistan Standards & 
Quality Control Authority  www.most.gov.pk  
www.psqca.com.pk  Inspection of goods quality  
 
1.1(e) laws, regulations, and administrative rulings of general application relating to rules of origin;  
 
Ministry of Commerce  https://www.commerce.gov.pk/about -
us/downloads  General applicable laws and 
regulations related to rules of 
origin  
Trade Development 
Authority of Pakistan  https://www.tdap.gov.pk  Rules and regulations of trade 
initiatives  
 
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  1.1(f) import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions;  
 
Federal Board of Revenue  
Custom Department  http://www.fbr.gov.pk/Office/Customs/38/5
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www.customsenquiry.gov.pk  
support.weboc@pra l.com.pk  Laws available related with 
restrictions and prohibitions of 
goods importation and 
exportation  
 
1.1(g) penalty provisions for breaches of import, export, or transit formalities;  
 
Federal Board of Revenue  
Custom Department  http://www.fbr.gov.pk/Office/Customs/38/5
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www.customsenquiry.gov.pk  
support.weboc@pral.com.pk  Penalty provisions  
 
1.1(h) procedures for appeal or review;  
 
Federal Board of Revenue  
Custom Department  http://www.fbr.gov.pk  
www.customsenquiry.gov.pk  Procedures for appeal or 
review  
 
1.1(i) agreements or parts thereof with any country or countries relating to importation, exportation, 
or transit; and  
 
Ministry of Commerce  https://www.commerce.gov.pk  Agreements with any country 
or countries relating to 
importation and exportation, or 
transit  
 
1.1(j) procedures relating to the administration of tariff quotas.  
 
Ministry of Commerce  https://www.commerce.gov.pk  Procedures relating to the 
administration of tariff quota  
Federal Board of Revenue  http://www.fbr.gov.pk/Office/Customs/38/5
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www.customsenquiry.gov.pk  
support.weboc@pral.com.pk  
Ministry of Climate Change  http://www.mocc.gov.pk  
 
(b) The Uniform Resource Locators of websites referred to in paragraph 2.1 ; 
 
www.fbr.gov.pk  
 
(c) The contact information of the enquiry points referred to in paragraph 3.1;  
 
Ministry of Commerce - 
Trade Policy  Contact Person: Naseer Ahmad – Director 
(Trade Policy)  
Tel.: +92 51 920 7678  
E-mail: naseerahmad211@yahoo.c om 
Website: www.commerce.gov.pk  Import and Export Policy and 
Procedures  
Trade Development 
Authority of Pakistan - 
Strategic Policy Review  Contact Person: Afshan  Uroos – Assistant 
Manager  
Tel.: +92 21 9920 1527 
E-mail: afshan.uroos@tdap.gov.pk  
Website: www.tdap.gov.pk  Rules of origin certification  G/TFA/N/PAK/2/Rev.2  
 
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  Federal Board of Revenue 
(FBR)  FBR helpline (Head office): 111 772 772  
Area Code +9251  
E-mail: helpline@fbr.gov.pk  
Website: www.fbr.gov.pk  
www.customsenquiry.gov.pk  
support.weboc@pral.com.pk  Custom Clearance  
Ministry of Science and 
Technology  
(Pakistan Standards & 
Quality Control Authority)  Contact Person: Ali Bux Soomro – Director  
Tel.: +92 21 9926 1840  
Cell: +92 33 3519 2766  
Fax: +92 21 9920 6263 
E-mail: soomroali@yahoo.com  
Website: www.most.gov.pk ; 
www.psqca.com.pk  Inspection of Goods Quality  
National Tariff Commission  Contact Person: Muhammad Hamood -ur-
Rauf – Director  
Tel.: +92 51 921 8968  
Cell: +92 33 6599 2441  
Fax: +92 21 9920 6263  
E-mail: soomroali@yahoo.com  
Website: www.ntc. gov.pk  Tariff Information  
Ministry of 
Communication - Road 
Transport  Contact Person: Shahbaz Latif – Deputy 
Director  
Cell: +92 332 4268596  
Tel.: +92 51 925 0442 
Fax: +92 51 9250441 
E-mail: Shahbaz_latifmirza@yahoo.com  
Website: www.communication.gov.pk  Traffic in Transit  
Ministry of National Food 
Security & Research  Contact Person: Javed  Humayun – Senior 
Joint Secretary  
Tel.: +92 51 920 8376 
Cell: +92 33  3519 2766  
Fax: +92 51 910  3972 
E-mail: jsnfsr@yahoo.com ; 
humayunjevd@yahoo.com  
Website: www.mnfsr.gov.pk  Agriculture related issues  
Ministry of National Food 
Security & Research  
(Department of Plant 
Protection)  Contact Person: Muhammad Sohail  
Shahzad– Deputy Director  Quarantine/IPPC  
Tel.: +92  21 9924 8118 
Fax: +92 21 99248673  
E-mail:  
quarantine@plantprotection.gov.pk  
dgl@plantprotection.gov.pk ; (alternate)  
sohail@yahoo.com  
Website: www.plantprotection.gov.pk  SPS requirements  
Ministry of National Food 
Security & Research  
(Animal Quarantine 
Department)  Contact P erson: Dr. Muhammad Alyas  
Tel.: +92 21 3455 2679  
Fax: +92 21 3438 0646  
E-mail: aqddepartment@gmail.com  
Website: www.mnfsr.gov.pk  SPS requirements  
 
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  Article 10 paragraph 4.3  
 
In pursuance of the national legislation, i.e. the Pakistan Single Window Act, 2021, the Pakistan 
Single Window (PSW) has been launched since June 2022. PSW provides an integrated electronic 
platform that allows parties involved in international trade and transport to lodge standardized 
information and documents with a single -entry point to fulfil all import, export, and transit -related 
regulatory requirements. The PSW system links various stakeholders like Customs and Other 
Government Agencies (OGAs) invol ved in the regulation of cross border trade as well as 
transportation besides connecting port authorities, commercial banks, traders, freight forwarders, 
and transporters, etc. on a digital portal that relies on an integrated risk management system, 
electr onic payment systems and a seamless flow of information. Accordingly, implementation of 
Article 10.4 has be en completed since June 2022.  
 
Article 10 paragraph 6.2  
 
Federal Board of Revenue  http://www.fbr.gov.pk/docs/customs -act-
1969/130  
http://www.fbr.gov.pk/Downloads.aspx#Rules?
view=ExternalLink  
 Measu res on the use of 
Customs brokers  
 
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