What documents do I need to export from Sialkot, Pakistan?
Exporting commercial cargo from Sialkot, Pakistan typically requires a commercial invoice, a packing list, and — depending on the destination and goods category — a certificate of origin and a destination-specific import permit. Wolftrack Cargo prepares these documents as part of every Commercial Cargo booking.
Commercial invoice
The commercial invoice states the seller, buyer, goods description, quantity, unit value, and total declared value. Destination customs authorities use this figure to calculate duty and tax, so the declared value must match the actual transaction value — under-declaring to reduce duty is customs fraud in every destination country Wolftrack Cargo serves, not a grey area.
Packing list
The packing list itemises exactly what is in each package — weights, dimensions, and contents per carton. It must match the commercial invoice exactly; a mismatch between the two documents is one of the most common causes of a shipment being held at destination customs for manual inspection.
Certificate of origin
A certificate of origin confirms the goods were manufactured in Pakistan and is required by many destinations to apply preferential tariff rates under trade agreements, or simply as a standard import requirement. Not every destination requires one — Wolftrack Cargo confirms this per corridor before booking.
Destination-specific import permits
Certain goods categories (textiles above specific quotas, agricultural products, regulated chemicals) require an import permit or licence at the destination regardless of Pakistani export rules. This is checked against the specific destination and goods category, not assumed from the corridor alone.
Frequently asked questions
Do personal parcels need the same export documents as commercial cargo?
No. Genuine personal, non-commercial parcels (gifts, personal belongings) generally need only a simple content and value declaration, not a full commercial invoice and certificate of origin — those apply to Commercial Cargo shipments.
What happens if the packing list doesn't match the commercial invoice?
A mismatch between the packing list and commercial invoice is one of the most common reasons a shipment is held at destination customs for manual inspection, which delays delivery. Wolftrack Cargo checks both documents against each other before a Commercial Cargo shipment is booked.