Transit
22–32 days
Services
RoRo / Container / Shared Container
UK Loading
Tilbury, Felixstowe
From
£1,400
Sailing frequency and operators
Monthly RoRo via Grimaldi; fortnightly container. Carriers serving Karachi (Port Qasim) include Grimaldi Lines, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM.
Terminal and facilities
Vehicle examination yard, Pakistan Customs Goods Declaration counters, and CFS network in Korangi for container devanning.
Customs and import
Personal-baggage, gift and transfer-of-residence schemes only — commercial used-car import is restricted. Combined duty, regulatory duty, sales tax and FED commonly 100–200% of CIF.
See the full Pakistan destination guide for documents, age limits and tax detail.
Insider tips for Karachi (Port Qasim)
TR scheme attracts the lowest tax band but requires 700+ days of foreign residence in the two years preceding shipment. File the GD via a licensed Karachi clearing agent.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pakistan transfer-of-residence scheme?
Returning Pakistani nationals who lived abroad for 700+ days in the past two years can import one vehicle under TR with a substantially reduced tax band.
How long does customs clearance take at Karachi?
Ten to twenty working days for TR-scheme imports; commercial imports can take 4–6 weeks due to assessment and valuation queries.