Pakistan Imposes New Consignee Identification Rules for Imports
What Happened?
Effective August 15, 2026, Pakistan will enforce new consignee identification requirements for all import shipments, as per Pakistan Customs SRO 882(I)/2026. Shippers must provide specific identifiers, such as a National Tax Number (NTN), in shipping instructions and Bills of Lading at the time of booking. Non-compliance risks Import General Manifest (IGM) rejection, leading to potential cargo discharge issues, shipment delays, and additional costs for importers.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 8, 2026
Effective from
August 15, 2026
Advisory category
regulatory
Affected Trade lanes
Global -> Pakistan
Affected Ports
Pakistan
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs involved in importing goods into Pakistan must comply with these new customs regulations.
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