FAQ
Answers to common questions
Clear information about customs clearance, freight forwarding, pricing, and documentation at Sea Liners.
Customs
Yes. Sea Liners is a licensed Customs House Agent and Shipping Agent registered with Pakistan Customs, WEBOC, KCCI, and the Karachi Customs Agents Association.
Yes. We clear import and export consignments through Karachi port, Port Qasim, and Karachi Airport.
WEBOC is Pakistan's electronic customs system. Sea Liners is WEBOC-registered and files all Goods Declarations electronically.
Timelines vary by cargo type, examination requirements, and documentation completeness. Simple commercial imports typically clear within 2–5 business days after cargo arrival.
Freight
Yes. We coordinate FCL and LCL sea freight and air cargo through major shipping lines and airlines.
Yes. We offer full door-to-door coordination from origin to your warehouse, managing clearance and inland forwarding under one point of contact.
Yes. We have experience with GOH air freight exports for apparel manufacturers shipping to international buyers.
Primarily Karachi port and Port Qasim for sea cargo, and Jinnah International Airport for air freight.
Pricing
Our clearance quote is based on cargo type, container size, HS classification, and scope of service. We provide a written quote before work begins — no hidden charges.
Government duties, sales tax, and regulatory levies are separate from our agency fee. We quote our service fee transparently and advise on estimated duty separately.
Yes. We offer clearance-only, freight-only, and full-service packages combining clearance, forwarding, and delivery. See our pricing page for details.
No. Quote requests are free and without obligation. We respond within one business day.
Documentation
Typically: Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any regulatory permits for your cargo category. We provide a full checklist when you request a quote.
Yes. Correct HS classification is critical for duty assessment. We verify codes as part of our pre-filing document review.
Yes. We prepare export rebate and refund documentation for eligible export consignments, particularly rice and textile exports.
We review documents before WEBOC filing and flag discrepancies early. Corrections before filing are far faster and cheaper than resolving issues after assessment.
Still have questions?
Call our Karachi office or send a message — we respond directly, not through an automated system.
Ready to talk about your shipment?
Call, email, or visit our Karachi office. Our team responds within one business day on all quote requests.
Sea Liners Office
AddressSuite No. 904, 9th Floor, Uni Plaza, Napier Road, Karachi
HoursMonday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (PKT)
Emailinfo@sealinerspk.com