Every document you need to export from Pakistan — Bill of Lading guide, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Phytosanitary checklist, Halal certification, and customs HS codes. All free to download.
Templates, guides, and checklists for Pakistan agricultural exports. Prepared by our freight team.
The most important shipping document — it is the contract of carriage, a receipt for goods, and a document of title. This guide explains every field: shipper, consignee, notify party, vessel name, port of loading, port of discharge, container number, commodity description, gross weight, and freight terms. Includes a blank editable template.
Required by most importing countries to prove goods originate from Pakistan. Issued by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) or FPCCI. This guide covers: GSP (Generalised System of Preferences) for exports to EU, Form A, SAARC CoO, and the standard CoO. Includes field-by-field completion guide for Pakistan agricultural commodities.
Detailed breakdown of shipment contents: number of packages, description, gross weight, net weight, dimensions, marks and numbers. Required for customs clearance at destination. Our template is pre-formatted for Pakistan rice, fruits, spices, and salt exports with commodity-specific fields already included.
Mandatory for all fresh fruit, vegetable, and plant-based exports from Pakistan. Issued by Pakistan's Department of Plant Protection (DPP) under the Ministry of National Food Security. This checklist covers: inspection requirements, treatments needed (fumigation, cold treatment), turnaround times (3–7 working days), and fees by commodity type. Essential for Kinnow, mangoes, potatoes, and onions.
Gulf, Malaysia, Indonesia, and many African markets require Halal certification for food exports. This guide covers: PHDEC (Pakistan Halal Development Council), IFANCA, and JAKIM (Malaysia) recognition. Which Pakistan Halal certifiers are accepted in which countries, documentation requirements, and typical turnaround times (2–4 weeks). Mandatory for meat, poultry, and processed foods; often requested for grains and spices too.
The primary customs declaration document — must match the BL exactly. Includes: seller/buyer details, invoice number/date, description of goods, HS tariff code, unit price, total value, currency, payment terms (TT/LC/DP/DA), and Incoterm. Our template is pre-formatted for Pakistan export commodities and includes HS code reference tables for rice, spices, fruits, and salt.
EU, UK, USA, and premium markets require food safety test reports: pesticide residue analysis, heavy metal testing, aflatoxin (for spices and nuts), moisture content, and nutritional panels. This guide lists: PCSIR-approved labs in Karachi and Lahore, typical turnaround (5–10 days), costs, and which tests are required for which commodity-market combinations.
Harmonised System (HS) codes are required on all export documents. Use the correct code for your commodity to avoid customs delays.
Our freight team handles all export documentation end-to-end — from Certificate of Origin application to phytosanitary inspection scheduling. WhatsApp us with your commodity and destination.