Car Shipping to Pakistan
from the United Kingdom
Pakistan is a major destination for UK used vehicle exports, with strong demand from the Pakistani diaspora. The Ship Cars provides bi-weekly RORO services to Karachi and container options to Port Qasim, and our own local agent in Pakistan, The Ship Cars PVT LTD, handles customs clearance and the import process on arrival. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Pakistan from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Pakistan is priced per vehicle and route — request a free quote for a fixed price. 20–26 days to Karachi from Southampton. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Karachi Port, Port Qasim. The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Pakistan: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Pakistan
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Karachi Port, Port Qasim in about 20–26 days to Karachi from Southampton. Prices depend on vehicle size and method — see our car shipping costs.
Choose RORO shipping for the lowest price on running vehicles, or container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Pakistan
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Karachi Port, Port Qasim, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 20–26 days to Karachi from Southampton.
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Pakistan age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Pakistan
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Karachi Port, Port Qasim. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Pakistan, inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Pakistan vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Position as at September 2026: commercial import of used vehicles is now permitted under the updated regime, with regulatory duty on commercial imports set by SRO 1065(I)/2026 and the FY 2026–27 framework replacing older 2025 figures.
- For personal imports, Personal Baggage was removed in January 2026; Gift and Transfer of Residence remain, with eligibility increased to 850 days and a one-year non-transferability condition.
- FBR applies fixed duty/tax benchmarks by engine size for eligible Asian-make used vehicles, from US$4,800 up to 800cc to US$27,940 for 1601–1800cc, with 1% depreciation per month for age.
- From 1 July 2026 hybrids attract 25% sales tax.
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- NTN (National Tax Number)
- Pakistani ID card
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Pakistan & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Pakistan?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Pakistan, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
20–26 days to Karachi
Ports
Karachi Port, Port Qasim
Starting From
£1,000
Overview
Pakistan is a major destination for UK used vehicle exports, with strong demand from the Pakistani diaspora. The Ship Cars provides bi-weekly RORO services to Karachi and container options to Port Qasim, and our own local agent in Pakistan, The Ship Cars PVT LTD, handles customs clearance and the import process on arrival.
Shipping Methods
RORO and container shipping to Karachi. Both methods are popular. Container offers more protection for higher-value vehicles.
Transit Time
20–26 days to Karachi from Southampton.
Import Regulations
Position as at September 2026: commercial import of used vehicles is now permitted under the updated regime, with regulatory duty on commercial imports set by SRO 1065(I)/2026 and the FY 2026–27 framework replacing older 2025 figures. For personal imports, Personal Baggage was removed in January 2026; Gift and Transfer of Residence remain, with eligibility increased to 850 days and a one-year non-transferability condition. FBR applies fixed duty/tax benchmarks by engine size for eligible Asian-make used vehicles, from US$4,800 up to 800cc to US$27,940 for 1601–1800cc, with 1% depreciation per month for age. From 1 July 2026 hybrids attract 25% sales tax.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- NTN (National Tax Number)
- Pakistani ID card
Costs & Fees
RORO from £1,000–£1,500. Container from £1,500–£2,200 port-to-port. Pakistan duty and taxes are assessed separately: under the personal schemes FBR uses fixed benchmarks by engine size (US$4,800 up to 800cc, US$6,000 for 801–1000cc, US$13,200 for 1001–1300cc, US$18,590 for 1301–1500cc, US$22,550 for 1501–1600cc and US$27,940 for 1601–1800cc), less 1% depreciation per month of age. Commercial imports follow the FY 2026–27 regulatory duty framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who clears my car in Pakistan?
Can I still import under Personal Baggage?
Which engine size is cheapest to import into Pakistan?
Is Pakistan left-hand drive or right-hand drive?
How long does it take to ship a car from the UK to Pakistan?
Which UK ports do you ship from to Pakistan?
What documents do I need to ship a car to Pakistan?
What shipping methods are available from the UK to Pakistan?
How much does it cost to ship a car from the UK to Pakistan?
Available Ports
Why ship a car to Pakistan from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Pakistan every month. Asian markets reward UK exporters with premium pricing in exchange for tighter homologation, age limits and emission standards. South Asian markets share documentation patterns, while Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan run their own pre-shipment inspection regimes. Typical clients on this lane include right-hand-drive private importers, alongside private owners relocating to Pakistan and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Pakistan corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Pakistan customs.
Vehicles depart from Tilbury, Immingham, Liverpool and arrive at Karachi Port, Port Qasim via Suez transit transhipping at Singapore or Port Klang. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 20–26 days to karachi from southampton, supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Pakistan car shipping works
Every shipment to Pakistan follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Tilbury, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Karachi Port (and onward feeder to Port Qasim where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Pakistan.
RORO to Pakistan
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Pakistan. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Karachi Port. RORO shipping to Pakistan — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Pakistan
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Port Qasim. Dedicated container shipping to Pakistan.
Pakistan ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Pakistan are typically routed through Karachi Port as the lead discharge port, with Port Qasim available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Pakistan and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Karachi Port
- Port of Port Qasim
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Pakistan import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Pakistan is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Pakistan customs schedule before quoting.
- Strict homologation and emission standards (Euro 4–6)
- Carnet de Passage in selected markets
- Right-hand-drive advantage for South and East Asia
- Container shipping via Singapore, Port Klang and Hong Kong
Document checklist for Pakistan
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- NTN (National Tax Number)
- Pakistani ID card
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Pakistan import guides and articles, our UK and Pakistan customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Karachi Port.
Who ships to Pakistan
- • Returning Pakistan residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Pakistan
- • Asia car dealers and Pakistan re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Pakistan
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Pakistan
• Specialist UK-to-Pakistan corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Pakistan pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Karachi Port agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Other Asia destinations from the UK
We ship to 8+ other Asia countries from the UK on the same trade lanes as Pakistan. Many customers shipping to Pakistan also enquire about India, Sri Lanka, UAE because routing, customs documentation and transit windows overlap.
Get an instant quote for car shipping to Pakistan
Use our online quote form for Pakistan sailing dates, indicative landed cost and document checks. Quotes are typically answered the same working day.
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Local agent in Pakistan
The Ship Cars PVT LTD
Vehicles we ship to Karachi and Port Qasim are received by our own Pakistan company, The Ship Cars PVT LTD, which handles customs clearance and the import process on the ground. You are not handed over to a third-party broker on arrival — the same group that loads your vehicle in the UK clears it in Pakistan.
- Pakistan Customs (FBR) clearance and duty assessment
- Gift / Transfer of Residence scheme documentation
- Commercial import handling under the current regime
- Port release, delivery and registration support
Pakistan import & tax update — September 2026
The most significant change is that commercial import of used vehicles is now allowed under the updated regime. The Federal Board of Revenue lists SRO 1065(I)/2026 for regulatory duty on commercial vehicle imports. The earlier 40% additional regulatory duty was scheduled to step down after June 2026, so any landed-cost calculation should use the FY 2026–27 framework rather than older 2025 figures.
For personal imports, Personal Baggage was removed in January 2026. The Gift and Transfer of Residence schemes remain, and the eligibility period was increased to 850 days. Vehicles imported under Gift or Transfer of Residence are non-transferable for one year.
From 1 July 2026 the sales-tax concession on hybrids expired and 25% sales tax became applicable to hybrid imports and local supplies, so do not price a 2026 hybrid import using older tax assumptions.
Which engine size is cheapest to import?
FBR's published fixed duty/tax benchmark for eligible Asian-make used vehicles under the personal schemes is set by engine size, with 1% depreciation per month based on the age of the vehicle.
| Engine size | FBR duty / tax benchmark |
|---|---|
| Up to 800cc | US$4,800 |
| 801 – 1000cc | US$6,000 |
| 1001 – 1300cc | US$13,200 |
| 1301 – 1500cc | US$18,590 |
| 1501 – 1600cc | US$22,550 |
| 1601 – 1800cc | US$27,940 |
The jump from 800cc to the 1001–1300cc band is very large, so if your goal is the lowest landed cost, 660cc Japanese kei cars are the segment to focus on.
Low-cost 660cc models worth checking
- Daihatsu Mira 660cc
- Nissan Dayz 660cc
- Suzuki Alto (JDM) 660cc
- Daihatsu Move 660cc
- Mitsubishi eK Wagon 660cc
- Honda N-WGN 660cc
The Mira, Dayz and Alto are the most worthwhile to investigate because the Pakistan resale market for them is larger. As an indication, September 2026 Japanese auction data shows Nissan Dayz examples around ¥831,000 – ¥1.31m depending on variant and condition, while a recently imported 2023 Nissan Dayz X 660cc was advertised in Pakistan at roughly Rs 39 lakh after import and dealer costs.
For the lowest total cost we would start with a 2022–2024 Daihatsu Mira 660cc, Nissan Dayz 660cc or Mitsubishi eK Wagon 660cc, then compare the Japan auction price plus freight plus the current customs assessment.
Tell us your budget — 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 lakh PKR — and we will work out the car price, shipping, customs and taxes and the approximate total landed Pakistan price for 5–10 models at September 2026 rates.
Duty and tax figures are published by the Federal Board of Revenue and the Ministry of Commerce and are subject to change. Final assessment is made by Pakistan Customs at the time of clearance.