PAKISTAN Capital:        Islamabad Population:   147,663,000 Currency:     Pakistan rupee Official Language:  Urdu, Punjabi I. CHEMICAL MAXIMUM RESIDUE LEVELS (MRLs) II. CHEMICALS AND ADDITIVE INFORMATION A. Chemical residue standards: In general, Pakistan's federal food import regulations are based on the premise that if a product is permitted to be sold in the country of origin, Pakistani standards are met as well.  Pakistan generally defers to maximum residue limits established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. B. Monitoring chemical residues: Unknown. C. Restrictions on use of waxes: Unknown. III. ORGANIC FRUIT REGULATIONS No information IV. TARIFFS Pakistan applies a 10-30% tariff on imported fruits and vegetables.  In addition, a sales tax of 15% is assessed. V. NON-TARIFF BARRIERS A. Labeling requirements: Unknown. B. Licenses and quotas: Unknown. C. Currency Issues: D. Pest and plant disease restrictions: A phytosanitary certificate and import permit are required.  Do not certify unless an IP is presented and all requirements can be met.  Pakistan is currently conducting a pest risk assessment for U.S. apples. VI. SUBSIDIES None VII.  MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES FOR PACIFIC NORTHWEST TREE FRUIT INDUSTRY VIII.  OTHER RESOURCE LINKS: Governmental:  USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Field Office The World Factbook (Central Intelligence Agency) Consular Information Sheets (U.S. State Department) Pakistan (U.S. Commercial Service/Department of Commerce) U.S. Embassy IX.  ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Special thanks to FAS Field Office 105 South 18th Street, Suite 105 Yakima, Washington 98901, USA Voice: (509) 453-3193, Fax: (509) 457-7615 E-mail general@nwhort.org