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Baltic Control® is on the panel of Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies of the Department of Plant Protection under the Ministry of National Food Security and Research of the Government of Pakistan. This approval allows Baltic Control® to issue inspection certificates required for the export of pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides to Pakistan. Through our worldwide network these services are available on a global basis. This service is provided to exporters as well as to the importers depending on contractual terms and conditions between the parties involved.

Baltic Control® is also approved by the Department of Plant Protection under the Ministry of National Food Security and Research of the Government of Pakistan to perform Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) services for betel nut consignments exported to Pakistan. This approval allows Baltic Control® to issue PSI certificates required for the import clearance of betel nut shipments into Pakistan in accordance with the applicable DPP requirements.

Under the current regulations, PSI is mandatory for betel nut imports into Pakistan and shipments must comply with the applicable import permit conditions, documentation, traceability, and laboratory testing requirements prior to shipment. The current requirements include mandatory PSI certification, QR-code enabled documentation, cargo traceability, verification of shipment quality and documentation, as well as compliance with the applicable phytosanitary and import regulations issued by the Department of Plant Protection (DPP).

Through our worldwide network these services are available on a global basis. This service is provided to exporters as well as to the importers depending on contractual terms and conditions between the parties involved.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us:
 

Baltic Control^® (HQ): psi@balticcontrol.com
Baltic Control^® Pakistan: office@baltic.asia

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Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) for Pakistan

Recent amendments to Pakistan’s Import Policy introduced changes to the Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) requirements applicable to selected imported goods.

For certain product categories, Pre-Shipment Inspection and issuance of a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) are required before the shipment can be cleared for import into Pakistan.

Without a valid PSIC, goods may be subject to customs delays, rejection, or additional costs at destination.

Baltic Control® is an approved and internationally recognized inspection company, authorized by the Pakistan Standards and Quality Authority (PSQCA) to perform PSI services and issue Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates (PSIC) in accordance with local requirements.

We support exporters throughout the entire PSI process – from applicability checks to inspection, certification, and local technical coordination in Pakistan.

How PSI supports your exports

Pre-Shipment Inspection helps exporters:

• minimize customs clearance risks
• ensure shipment compliance with Pakistani import regulations
• verify product quality, quantity, and documentation before shipment
• reduce delays, demurrage, and unexpected costs at destination

Our approach

• Independent and impartial inspections
• Experienced inspectors with local presence
• Local technical support provided by our Pakistan team
• Compliance with international inspection standards
• Efficient coordination, clear communication, and timely reporting

Who we work with

• Exporters and manufacturers
• Traders and distributors
• Freight forwarders and logistics companies

List of goods requiring inspection and PSIC:

1. Plant, machinery and equipment (new/used/refurbished) for relocation of complete projects (except excluded industries).

2. Second-hand plant, machinery and equipment for construction (PEC-registered), mining, oil, gas and petroleum sector companies.

3. Used drilling rigs imported by oil, gas and petroleum sector companies.

4. Specialized vehicle-mounted machinery and transport equipment (mobile concrete pumps, mixer lorries, crane lorries, concrete placing trucks, dumpers, cement bulkers, prime movers 280HP+ etc.) for construction/mining/oil & gas projects.

5. Second-hand or used waste disposal trucks for Municipal Bodies/Corporations/Cantonment Boards (own use).

6. Second-hand / used fire-fighting vehicles for Municipal Bodies/Corporations/Cantonment Boards/CAA (own use or donations/gifts).

7. Ground-handling equipment in second-hand/used condition for airlines, airport authorities, ground-handling agencies, port authorities, ICD operators etc.

8. Second-hand / used prime movers (≥380 HP) for freight forwarders and movers.

9. Waste, parings and scrap of plastics excluding hospital waste of all kinds (for industrial consumers).

10. Solar PV systems, off-grid/standalone systems, solar kits, panels, cells, inverters, charge controllers, BOS components, LV switchgear and control gear, power converters, insulated PV cables, solar pumping systems, solar water heaters with accessories, solar stoves/cookers/ranges and parts.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us:

If you export goods to Pakistan and want to check whether PSI applies to your shipment, contact us by sending email with request to:

Baltic Control^® (HQ): psi@balticcontrol.com, kmi@balticcontrol.com and br@balticcontrol.com