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An experienced team with in-depth knowledge of import regulations, HS classification and clearance procedures.
Milk powder & dietetic food · Import clearance
Your trusted partner in sensitive food imports
Specialist customs clearance for milk powder, dairy and dietetic food, with halal and shelf-life compliance, food-standard conformity and careful handling of infant-formula (DRAP) consignments.
What this desk clears
What we handle
Every consignment type this desk files, examined and released under the correct regulatory workflow.
Import clearance of all types of milk powder, full-cream, skimmed (SMP), whey and fortified milk powders.
Specialised clearance of infant milk powders and follow-on formula (0–6 months, 6–12 months & above), regulated by DRAP with strict compliance.
Clearance of dietetic foods for medical purposes, including nutritional supplements and therapeutic foods.
Assistance preparing and verifying all import documents as per the food-standard authorities, DRAP (infant nutrition) and customs requirements.
Halal certificate, labeling and remaining shelf life verified, with PSQCA / food-standard conformity and animal-quarantine checks coordinated, so products meet quality, labeling, shelf-life and safety standards for smooth clearance.
Compliance with DRAP, food-standard and all applicable regulations in Pakistan, with duty, regulatory duty and sales tax assessed in full.
Dairy imports are among the most rule-bound consignments at the port. A halal certificate from an accredited body is required, imported consumer food must retain a minimum remaining shelf life, measured from both the IGM filing date and the date of manufacture, and food-standard conformity is checked before release. Miss one of these and a container of milk powder can be held or refused. We verify every one of them before we file.
Powdered milk also carries a regulatory duty, applied to protect local dairy, on top of customs duty and sales tax. We assess the full landed cost, duty, regulatory duty and taxes, so there are no unpleasant surprises after arrival.
Not all milk powder is treated alike. Infant formula and breast-milk substitutes are regulated by DRAP as health products, on a pathway distinct from bulk dairy food. We separate these lines correctly, route infant-formula clearance through its DRAP requirements and keep bulk dairy on the food-standard track, so each is cleared under the right regime.
From skimmed and full-cream milk powder to whey, dietetic foods for medical purposes and infant nutrition, we clear the full basket through Karachi with the halal, shelf-life and conformity documentation these sensitive goods demand.
Dairy and food imports are cleared under food-standard rules and Pakistan Customs; infant formula under DRAP.
Our process
We review invoice, packing list, B/L, halal certificate and product specifications.
We verify halal, shelf-life and food-standard requirements before filing.
We file the Goods Declaration on WeBOC/PSW with the halal and conformity documents attached, and process the entry.
Coordination of food-standard conformity and quarantine checks and sampling.
The consignment is released and delivered under the right conditions.
Why choose us
An experienced team with in-depth knowledge of import regulations, HS classification and clearance procedures.
We ensure 100% compliance with Pakistan Customs and every relevant regulatory authority, DRAP, DPP, PTA and more.
We value your time, an efficient WeBOC/PSW process that keeps clearance and delivery on schedule.
From documentation and OGA approvals to delivery, we handle everything with professional care.
A commitment to quality that has earned us the trust of valued importers across Pakistan.
FAQ
Milk powder attracts customs duty, sales tax and a regulatory duty (imposed to protect local dairy), and rates change with the Finance Act and SROs. We assess the full landed cost for your HS code before filing rather than quote a fixed rate.
Yes. A halal certificate issued by an accredited Halal Certification Body is required for dairy and many food imports. We verify it before filing so it does not hold up release.
Imported consumer food must retain a minimum remaining shelf life, measured from the IGM filing date and from the date of manufacture. We check your consignment meets the requirement before it is shipped where possible, and always before filing.
No. Infant formula and breast-milk substitutes are regulated by DRAP as health products, a separate pathway from bulk dairy food. We route infant-formula consignments through the correct DRAP requirements.
Pakistan Customs, together with food-standard authorities (PSQCA) and, for animal-origin products, animal-quarantine (DAQ); infant formula involves DRAP. We coordinate the conformity and quarantine checks with the customs entry.
Yes. We regularly clear SMP, whey and fortified powders for food and beverage manufacturers, with the halal, shelf-life and conformity documentation reconciled to the declaration.
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