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An experienced team with in-depth knowledge of import regulations, HS classification and clearance procedures.
Pharmaceutical products · Import clearance
Your trusted partner in pharmaceutical imports
End-to-end customs clearance for the full range of pharmaceutical products, from APIs and excipients to finished medicines, surgical products and medical devices, with complete DRAP regulatory compliance and documentation support.
What this desk clears
Specialised desks
Specialist desks under the pharmaceutical products hub, each with its own regulatory workflow and a dedicated page.
What we handle
Every consignment type this desk files, examined and released under the correct regulatory workflow.
Import clearance of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients used in manufacturing.
Clearance of finished medicines in every form, tablets, capsules, syrups, injectables and biologicals.
Clearance of surgical products, medical devices, diagnostic kits and healthcare equipment under the Medical Devices Rules.
We prepare and follow up DRAP documentation and the Release Order (ADC processing) on PSW for smooth release.
Complete assistance preparing and verifying every import document, invoice, packing list, B/L, LC and drug licence.
Full compliance with the DRAP Act 2012, the Drugs Act 1976 and the applicable import laws of Pakistan.
Pharmaceutical clearance is unforgiving: a missing Release Order, a mis-declared HS code or an expired drug import licence can hold a temperature-sensitive consignment at the terminal for days. Arshad Sualeh Corporation has spent decades clearing therapeutic goods through Karachi's seaport and airport, and we know exactly what the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) and Pakistan Customs expect, the first time.
We handle the complete pharmaceutical spectrum under one accountable team, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients for local manufacturers, finished and unregistered medicines, surgical products, diagnostic kits and registered medical devices. Whatever you import, the documentation, the DRAP Release Order and the customs filing are managed together, so nothing falls between two desks.
Since 15 August 2024, DRAP clearance of commercial imports of raw materials and finished drugs at Karachi Seaport and Airport is processed through the Pakistan Single Window (PSW), replacing the older OIES portal. Release Orders are now requested inside the PSW Single Declaration, tightly linked to your Goods Declaration.
Our team files and tracks these requests daily. We reconcile your drug import licence (Form 5), invoice values and batch documentation with the PSW submission so the Assistant Drug Controller's review is clean, reducing queries, demurrage and detention on shipments that cannot afford to wait.
Pharmaceutical imports are regulated by DRAP alongside Pakistan Customs. We keep your consignment compliant across both.
Our process
We receive and review your invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, LC and DRAP licence.
We verify and prepare documents as per DRAP requirements and file the Release Order request on PSW.
We follow up with the Assistant Drug Controller for the Clearance Certificate / Release Order.
We file the Goods Declaration on WeBOC/PSW, handle assessment and facilitate examination.
Your consignment is released and delivered safely to your designated location.
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
Yes. Commercial import of finished drugs, APIs and drug raw materials requires a valid DRAP registration or drug import licence (Form 5). Test, analysis and clinical-trial quantities are imported under Form 6. We verify your licence covers the items on your invoice before the shipment sails.
A Release Order (also called a Clearance Certificate) is DRAP's authorisation to release therapeutic goods from customs. Since August 2024 it is requested inside the PSW Single Declaration and issued after the Assistant Drug Controller reviews your documents. We prepare the request and follow it through to issuance.
With complete documents and a valid licence, most consignments clear within a few working days. Delays are almost always documentation-related, a value mismatch, a missing batch document or an HS-code query, which is exactly what our pre-check is designed to prevent.
Yes. High-value and temperature-sensitive APIs and biologicals typically move by air through Karachi (Jinnah International). We prioritise these, coordinate examination quickly and arrange onward temperature-controlled delivery.
We assist with the documentation route for importing unregistered or not-available drugs where DRAP permits it. This is a specialised pathway, contact us with the product details and intended use and we will advise on feasibility.
Duty depends on the HS code and the current tariff (APIs, excipients and finished drugs are treated differently, and rates change with the Finance Act and SROs). We confirm the correct classification and give you a landed-cost estimate before filing, we do not quote a fixed rate blind.
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