In 2007-2008 Australian exports to Pakistan, mostly vegetable products, coal, lead and fertilizers were valued at A$ 490 million. It was a 53 percent increase in exports from the 2006-2007 periods. Commercial links between Australia and Pakistan include BHP Billiton's investment in Pakistan's Zamzama gas field valued at US$100 million.
Product certification, labelling and packaging
Livestock must be accompanied by a sanitary certificate issued by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry-Australia or the relevant state department of agriculture. A special certificate of alcoholic strength may be required for imports of spirituous beverages. Leaf tobacco must be covered by additional certification indicating that it is free from ephestiam elutella or that this pest does not exist in Australia.
Packets of cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes should carry the warning: “Smoking is injurious to health”.
Labels on packages for edible products should show that they have at least six months or 50 per cent of the shelf life, whichever is the lesser, calculated from the date of filing of Import General Manifest (IGM) and also that they are free of Haraam elements or ingredients.
Packaging should be conspicuously marked with Australia and the name of either the manufacturer or the importer.
Documentary requirements
3 copies of commercial invoice are required. This document must be signed by the manufacturer or shipper and must show names of consignee and vessel carrying the goods, number and description of packages, their serial numbers or other identification, value of goods C&F (freight charges to be shown separately) and country of origin. A signed declaration of origin is required.
Bill of lading must show name and address of the party and gross weights and dimensions in metric units.
Packing list is not obligatory, but it facilitates clearance.
Although certificate of origin is not legally required, the importer or his bank frequently requests this document. | 
