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Pakistan

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PAKISTAN

Capital: Islamabad
Population: 238,181,034 (July 2021 est.)
Currency: Pakistan rupee
Official Language(s): Urdu, Punjabi

I. CHEMICAL MAXIMUM RESIDUE LEVELS (MRLs)

Please click on the above link for a list of chemical MRLs.

II. CHEMICALS AND ADDITIVE INFORMATION

A. Chemical residue standards:

Pakistan generally defers to maximum residue limits established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

B. Monitoring chemical residues:

Unknown

C. Restrictions on use of waxes:

Unknown

III. ORGANIC FRUIT REGULATIONS

No information

IV. TARIFFS

Pakistan applies a 10-30% tariff on imported fruits and vegetables. In addition, a sales tax of 15% is assessed.

V. NON-TARIFF BARRIERS

A. Labeling requirements:

Unknown

B. Licenses and quotas:

Unknown

C. Currency Issues:

None

D. Pest and plant disease restrictions:

A phytosanitary certificate and import permit are required. Do not certify unless an IP is presented and all requirements can be met. Pakistan is currently conducting a pest risk assessment for U.S. apples.

VI. MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES FOR PACIFIC NORTHWEST TREE FRUIT INDUSTRY:

VII. OTHER RESOURCE LINKS:

Governmental:

  • The World Factbook (Central Intelligence Agency)
  • Pakistan (U.S. Commercial Service/Department of Commerce)
  • U.S. Embassy

VIII. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Special thanks to
FAS Field Office

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