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Tips, guides, and industry insights for customs clearing agents
Is an SRO in force yet? How to tell a draft from a notified rule (SRO 1752(I)/2026)
SRO 1752(I)/2026 was reported as a launched scheme, but its own first sentence calls it a draft open for objections under section 219(3A). Three tells that separate a draft SRO from a rule you file against.
SRO 1629(I)/2026: the storage certificate for packaged food in bond, its nine fields, and who carries the liability
From 15 October 2026, packaged edible goods kept off the perishable list for warehousing surcharge need a storage certificate signed by the warehouse licensee and uploaded with the Into-Bond GD. The nine fields it must carry, who signs it, and who is liable.
Customs delay penalties start 1 October 2026: the four heads, and whose clock is running
Daily penalties for import and export delays commence 1 October 2026 under SRO 1346(I)/2026, stepping up after five days and capped at one million rupees. They fall on importers and exporters, not on the clearing agent — but all four run from dates the agent's desk controls.
Overstayed cargo: what changes at Pakistan's seaports on 1 October 2026
The Overstayed Cargo Management Rules, 2026 take effect on 1 October. The penalty is determined automatically when you file the GD, the notice reaches the authorised agent, and contesting it runs on a five-working-day clock.
Pakistan's Customs Agent Licence Exam: The 20 Marks That Decide Everything Else
The first competitive round for customs clearing agent licences has run — IBA conducted the test, and a 20-mark Part-I on computer proficiency and GD filing decides whether the remaining 80 marks are marked at all.
What Is an HS Code in Pakistan? PCT Codes Explained
The Harmonized System is an international 6-digit classification; Pakistan extends it to 8 digits as the PCT code. Here is how the structure works, where the code enters a Goods Declaration, and how to find the right one when a product-name search returns nothing.
Pakistan Replaces WeBOC: What the New Customs Digital Management System Means for Clearing Agents
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue is replacing WeBOC with a new Customs Digital Management System (CDMS). Here's what every clearing agent needs to know about this World Bank-funded transformation.
Moving a Pakistani Clearing Agency from Excel to ClearAgent
Most customs clearing agents in Pakistan still run their entire business on Excel and paper. Here's why that's changing — and what modern clearing software actually looks like.
WeBOC GD Filing: the Complete Guide for Clearing Agents
A practical guide to working with WeBOC as a Pakistani clearing agent — the import clearance flow, common error codes, and what clearing software can and cannot do around it.
How Pakistan's Digital Customs Reforms Are Changing the Clearing Agent Industry in 2026
Analysis of Pakistan's 2026 digital customs reforms including WeBOC upgrades, Single Window expansion, and e-payment — and what they mean for clearing agents.
How to Choose Customs Clearing Software in Pakistan
What Pakistani clearing agents should look for in customs clearing software — WeBOC integration, GD filing, document management, client communication and multi-port support.
How to Clear Customs in Pakistan: Step-by-Step Guide 2026
A complete guide to customs clearance in Pakistan — from filing your Goods Declaration on WeBOC to collecting your cargo. Covers required documents, port-specific steps for Karachi Port, Port Qasim, and Lahore Dry Port, plus common mistakes to avoid.