Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Pakistan
Samples, spare parts, stock for a small shop or goods for a customer abroad do not need a whole container. A1 ships commercial cargo in shared ocean containers (LCL) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to Karachi. The rate starts at USD 2 per cubic foot to Karachi, and the carrier estimates 52–62 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
The bill of lading must show the consignee's tax number (NTN) or CNIC or passport number, the HS code and the gross and net weight. Overseas Pakistanis returning home can import used personal and household goods under baggage rules with concessions.
Many Pakistani-Canadian families send household goods and gifts to Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Under Pakistan's baggage and gift schemes, duty-free allowances are limited, so the consignee should check the current rules with Pakistan Customs and keep receipts for new items. Commercial shipments are cleared electronically through the WeBOC system.
Small exporters in Canada usually send samples, spare parts or retail stock to Karachi. The Pakistani importer, not the Canadian shipper, pays duties and sales tax on arrival and must hold an NTN; agree in writing who pays the destination charges before booking, and put the HS code and the importer's NTN on the commercial invoice.
Commercial cargo rates to Pakistan
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | USD 3 / cu ft 62 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 3 / cu ft 62 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 2 / cu ft 52 days · min. USD 335.64 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Vancouver to Karachi
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 335.64
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 392.15
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 519.30
The totals include the A1 processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; customs duties and taxes are paid by the importer in Pakistan.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Karachi
- From Toronto: USD 455.73, about 62 days
- From Montreal: USD 455.73, about 62 days
- From Vancouver: USD 392.15, about 52 days
Vancouver is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Karachi. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 335.64 to Karachi, against USD 335.64 for 1 CBM at 200 kg.
Documents for commercial cargo
- Commercial invoice. Our commercial invoice (PDF): seller and buyer, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit value, total value, currency and country of origin. HS codes help customs in Pakistan classify the goods.
- Packing list. The packing list (PDF) gives the pieces, packed dimensions and gross weight of every pallet, crate or carton, matching the invoice.
- Customs value. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
The importer's details that the carrier conditions below ask for (tax or registration numbers) go on the invoice and the booking. More help: commercial shipping documents.
Pallets and crates
Commercial cargo travels palletized or crated. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 heat-treated and stamped, or the cargo can be refused at the destination. Stack the cartons squarely on the pallet, no wider than the pallet itself, and stretch-wrap and strap them; label every piece with the consignee's name and city in Pakistan. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver: A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize. The warehouse measures and weighs the cargo, and the final price follows those measurements.
Carrier conditions for Pakistan
- Freight Prepaid Only.
- Customs Clearance At Khi Port
- Commercial Invoice / Packing List Required
- Consignee National Tax Number Required on BL
- HS Code, Gross & Net Weight Must Appear On B/L
- Mandatory requirement for Consignee NTN, FTN, CNIC, or Passport Number details
How to book
Calculate the price in the calculator above with the cargo type "Commercial cargo", accept the quote and upload the commercial invoice and packing list on your booking page. After the carrier confirms the destination charges, you pay and receive the labels and the warehouse delivery instructions. Sending your own belongings rather than goods? See personal effects shipping to Pakistan.
Shipping to Pakistan by service
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Pakistan?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Vancouver to Karachi costs about USD 392.15 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Pakistan need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Pakistan require. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
Does A1 pick up or palletize the cargo?
No. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.