WEBOC Customs Registration Guide: How to Get Import/Export ID in Pakistan
An exhaustive international trade masterclass for business owners, commercial importers, and physical hardware exporters on securing a Web Based One Customs (WEBOC) User ID from Pakistan Customs, completing biometric verifications, and filing Goods Declarations (GDs).
Active FBR Sales Tax profile required prior to submitting WEBOC application.
Valid regional Chamber membership certificate (LCCI, KCCI, ICCI, RCCI).
In-person thumbprint biometric scan and physical document submission at Customs House.
Enables online filing of import/export GDs, Customs Duty calculation, and clearing shipments.
Table of Contents
1. What Is WEBOC (Web Based One Customs)?
Operating under the Customs Act 1969, WEBOC (Web Based One Customs) is the national digital platform developed by Pakistan Customs for clearing commercial containerized cargo, air cargo, and dry port shipments.
Whether importing tech hardware servers from China, raw manufacturing materials from Germany, or exporting physical products to Dubai, having an active WEBOC User ID is legally mandatory.
2. Statutory Prerequisites Checklist
Before applying for a WEBOC Trader User ID, your entity must obtain the following preliminary licenses:
| Statutory Prerequisite | Issuing Government Body | Mandatory Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Active FBR NTN | Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) | CNIC NTN or SECP Corporate NTN registered on Iris. |
| FBR Sales Tax STRN | Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) | Active Sales Tax Registration Certificate with Sales Tax profile. |
| Chamber of Commerce Certificate | Regional Chamber (LCCI, KCCI, ICCI) | Valid membership certificate for current fiscal year. |
| Bank Maintenance Certificate | Commercial Bank | Bank certificate verifying active business account & IBAN. |
PAKISTAN WEBOC CUSTOMS SERVICES
Get Your WEBOC Import/Export ID with ADVAQ
ADVAQ prepares WEBOC document dossiers, manages Customs House appointments, handles biometric verifications, and secures User ID approvals.
3. Step-by-Step Customs House Submission & Biometrics
Completing physical verification at the Customs House:
Assemble SECP documents, STRN certificate, Chamber certificate, bank maintenance letter, and PKR 100 stamp paper undertaking.
Authorized proprietor or company director visits regional Customs House for physical verification and NADRA biometric thumbprint scan.
Within 3 to 5 business days, Pakistan Customs dispatches your official WEBOC User ID and password to your registered email.
Frequently Asked Questions
PAKISTAN WEBOC CUSTOMS SOLUTIONS
Obtain Your WEBOC Import/Export ID
STRN, Chamber of Commerce, and Customs House WEBOC registration support handled by ADVAQ.