Question about receiving items from U.S.

[r4fay]

Could someone please explain to me how custom duty works in Pakistan? I have a friend who will send me a couple books but I'm not quite sure how does this work. First of all, do I have to pay anything when I receive the items (Not just books, let's suppose phones, tablets, etc)? Second, how many days would it take? Third, will they deliver it to my doorsteps once it's in Pakistan?

I have never had anyone send me anything from foreign before so I have no idea how does this work.

 

[HYD3R]

if books through usps they dont worry u have to pay only 20 or 30ruppee,

 

[Jshak]

Books under FedEx rule is charged @ 12 percent of the declared value, Pakistan post @ 30 Rupees for custom inspection and rechecking.

 

[r4fay]

Books under FedEx rule is charged @ 12 percent of the declared value, Pakistan post @ 30 Rupees for custom inspection and rechecking.

Thanks! Are there any package size or weight restrictions? How does the rules work if I'm ordering a cellphone? Is there any website where I can check all this information?

 

[Jshak]

Well the prices comes under experience, as i am almost dealing with such instances. So know the rates of the descriptions. Importing cell phone under gift or give away ( no longer used by anyone ) can be accepted under 348 rupees legal tax ( custom ) at or upto 15,000 Rps Declared value via any courier or shipment mode.

Beyond 15,000 Rps - 35,000 custom falls luxury item @ 17.24 percent on the declared value.

 

[r4fay]

Well the prices comes under experience, as i am almost dealing with such instances. So know the rates of the descriptions. Importing cell phone under gift or give away ( no longer used by anyone ) can be accepted under 348 rupees legal tax ( custom ) at or upto 15,000 Rps Declared value via any courier or shipment mode.

Beyond 15,000 Rps - 35,000 custom falls luxury item @ 17.24 percent on the declared value.

Well, this all seems very complicated. If you have experience, just tell me about the books. I don't think I will ever order cellphones or something. There might be 10+ books, so I don't know how big the package will be and it will come through Pakistan post, so still the same price rules, right?

 

[Jshak]

Now the quantity changes here. I was roughly giving u an idea of 2 - 3 books. Weight is an important role here, dimensions is not a must.
If you bring it in with USPS priority mail , then i am guessing your custom to come to around 1000 in total. Else, your local postmaster does not like your books
Secondly, order the stuff from abroad, the irony of this nation is a very crusty feeling they have. They feel scared, how will u enter the battle ground if you do not take on one chance