Prohibited & Restricted Items
Before you shop, review the list of items that are not allowed or are restricted for import into Pakistan. Shipments containing prohibited items may be seized, destroyed, or fined by Pakistan Customs.
Customers are legally responsible for what they ship. TIJAART reserves the right to refuse or return any package that violates Pakistan Customs regulations or international air cargo safety rules. Duties, taxes, and destruction fees for illegal items are the shipper's responsibility.
Strictly Prohibited
These items cannot be shipped under any circumstances.
Alcohol & Liquor
All alcoholic beverages including beer, wine, spirits, and liqueurs are strictly prohibited.
Pork & Pork Products
Pork, bacon, ham, gelatin from pork, and any pig-derived food or product.
Narcotics & Drugs
All recreational drugs, marijuana, CBD products, and unapproved narcotics.
Firearms & Ammunition
Weapons, firearms, pellet guns, ammunition, gunpowder, and replicas.
Explosives & Fireworks
Fireworks, crackers, flares, gunpowder, and any explosive material.
Obscene / Objectionable Material
Adult content, pornography, and material considered blasphemous or against Islam.
Counterfeit Goods & Currency
Fake branded items, pirated software/media, and counterfeit currency.
Live Animals & Birds
Live pets, birds, reptiles, insects, and animal carcasses.
Human Remains & Body Parts
Ashes, organs, or any human/animal remains.
Radioactive Material
Uranium, plutonium, and any radioactive substances.
Gambling Devices
Slot machines, lottery tickets, and gambling apparatus.
Poisons & Hazardous Chemicals
Cyanide, arsenic, and other toxic chemicals not approved for import.
Restricted Items
Allowed only in personal quantity, with documentation, or with prior approval. Duties and taxes will apply.
Mobile Phones
PTA registration required within 60 days of arrival. Tax applies based on device value.
Drones & UAVs
Require prior permission from PTA and civil aviation authorities.
Medicines & Supplements
Prescription medicines need a valid doctor's prescription. Some supplements require DRAP approval.
Lithium Batteries
Restricted to devices only. Loose/spare lithium batteries have strict weight and quantity limits.
Perfumes & Aerosols
Limited quantity allowed. Aerosols and pressurized cans have airline restrictions.
Currency
Foreign currency above USD 10,000 must be declared. PKR import limit applies.
Gold & Jewellery
Personal quantities allowed with declaration; commercial imports need SBP approval.
Cosmetics & Skincare
Bleaching creams containing mercury/hydroquinone are banned; other cosmetics allowed in personal quantity.
Wireless Equipment
Walkie-talkies, satellite phones, and RF equipment require FAB / PTA type approval.
Books & Publications
Content against Islam, Pakistan's ideology, or the state is not allowed.
Plants & Seeds
Require quarantine certificate from Department of Plant Protection.
Food Items
Meat, dairy, and processed foods require health certificates; some flavored/energy drinks are restricted.
Not sure about an item?
Before you place an order, contact our support team. We'll check with Pakistan Customs guidelines and confirm whether we can ship it safely to you.
Source: Pakistan Customs Act 1969, Import Policy Order, PTA, DRAP & FAB regulations. Rules may change without notice — always verify with official sources.