On August 19, the government in Pakistan approved the removal of health quarantine certificate requirements for the import and export of leather products.
The step is aimed at supporting the domestic leather sector and improving its competitiveness in global markets. In line with the government’s goal to streamline non-tariff measures (NTMs) and reduce business costs, the Ministry of Commerce consulted with public sector stakeholders, including various ministries and regulators. Proposals were gathered to simplify regulatory requirements in the Import Policy Order (IPO) and Export Policy Order (EPO) 2022.
As a result, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) recommended eliminating the need for a health certificate from the Animal Quarantine Department (AQD) for leather products (including semi processed materials such as pickled) falling under specific PCT codes.
Currently, the mentioned PCT codes require a health certificate from AQD for leather exports and a release order for imports. Following consultations between AQD and the Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), a decision was made to exclude additional HS codes for pickled skins, including lamb and sheep skins, from the regulatory requirements.
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