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For HS 070310 (fresh/chilled onions & shallots) from India to Pakistan:

• Import duty in Pakistan: 3.0% MFN (applied)
• India export benefit: RoDTEP ~1.4% of FOB on eligible exports

Documents you’ll typically need

For this lane, the core export-import set is:

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
• Certificate of Origin
• For India–Pakistan trade, this is important for customs support and any preferential treatment if a valid arrangement applies.
• Phytosanitary / plant health certificate
• Very relevant for onions/shallots, since Pakistan customs/quarantine may check agricultural consignments.
• Inspection / quality certificate if buyer or bank requires it
• Insurance certificate if shipped on insured terms
• Export declaration / customs filing through Indian customs systems
• Import clearance documents in Pakistan as required by the importer/broker

Compliance points to watch

• India side: exporter should have IEC, and usually GST registration if operating in the normal export setup.
• Pakistan side: the importer must manage Pakistan customs clearance, quarantine/food or plant-health checks, and any local import permissions depending on the shipment route and current controls.
• Because this is a fresh produce item, the most common clearance risk is plant quarantine/document mismatch, not just duty.

Benefits / commercial upside

• RoDTEP benefit from India can partially offset export costs.
• Pakistan is a natural nearby market, so this lane can work well on:
• shorter transit time
• lower freight per kg compared with distant markets
• strong demand for fresh onions when local supply tightens

Practical note

Pakistan’s import conditions for onions can be affected by seasonal restrictions, licensing, or quota-style controls depending on market conditions. So for a live shipment, the importer should confirm the current Pakistan import policy and quarantine requirements before dispatch.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a step-by-step India→Pakistan onion export checklist, or

2. an estimated landed cost calculation for a specific invoice value.