Bringing a new MacBook Air M5 from the USA to Islamabad customs scene in 2026?
Hey everyone,
I'm getting a 15-inch MacBook Air M5 from the USA through someone who's travelling to Islamabad soon. $1,350
I wanted to ask people who have recently travelled from the USA to Pakistan, especially through Islamabad International Airport, what the current customs situation is for bringing a laptop as passenger baggage.
A few questions:
Is one new MacBook for personal use generally allowed in passenger baggage, or could customs duty/taxes apply?
Does it make any difference if the laptop is brought in its original sealed box versus opened?
Should the traveller carry the purchase receipt or any other documents?
Has anyone recently arrived at Islamabad Airport with a new laptop? What was your actual experience?
If any duty or declaration is required, what's the proper procedure for handling it?
I'm not trying to import multiple devices or bring anything for resale. It's just one laptop for my university work, video editing and AI development.
I'd appreciate advice based on recent experiences and, ideally, the current official rules rather than old information.
Thanks!