# Temu, AliExpress and Shein in Pakistan: delivery, cash on delivery, customs and card charges

URL: https://which.pk/money/guides/temu-aliexpress-shein-pakistan/
Author: Hassam
Updated: 21 Oct 2026

## Summary

Temu is available in Pakistan through temu.com/pk, with free standard shipping in 5 to 13 business days and payment by JazzCash, easypaisa, cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Cash on delivery isn't listed. Returns are allowed for 90 days. AliExpress cut its cheap shipping routes to Pakistan in July 2025 and later added a tax line at checkout. We couldn't open a Shein page for Pakistan. Parcels over Rs 1,000 can be charged duty, and card payments add a bank fee plus 0.5% or 1% advance tax.

## Key facts

- Temu in Pakistan: Yes, temu.com/pk
- Temu cash on delivery: Not listed (21 Oct 2026)
- Duty-free parcel limit: Rs 1,000
- Advance tax on card: 0.5% filer, 1% non-filer

**Yes, Temu is available in Pakistan.** It runs a Pakistan site, temu.com/pk, with **free standard shipping in 5 to 13 business days** and payment by JazzCash, easypaisa, cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay. **Cash on delivery isn't listed** among its payment options, as of 21 Oct 2026. AliExpress also ships here, but cut its cheap routes in 2025. We couldn't open a Shein page for Pakistan.

**Customs-free limit for a post or courier parcel:** Rs 1,000 (Customs Act, 1969, section 19C, as amended up to 30 June 2026)

## Which works best from Pakistan: Temu, AliExpress or Shein?

On what we could check, Temu is the only one of the three with a Pakistan site we could read. This is how they compare, as of 21 Oct 2026:

| | Temu | AliExpress | Shein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan site | Yes, temu.com/pk | Not checked (help pages returned errors) | Couldn't open one |
| Shipping | Free standard, 5 to 13 business days | Budget routes stopped from 7 Jul 2025 (ProPakistani) | Not confirmed |
| Cash on delivery | Not listed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| JazzCash / easypaisa | Listed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Returns | 90 days, first return free | Not checked | Not confirmed |
| Tax at checkout | None seen in Oct 2025 (ProPakistani) | Separate "Tax" line since 2025 | Not confirmed |

Temu's site is read through its own Pakistan pages. The AliExpress lines come from 2025 news reports, because we couldn't open AliExpress's own help pages.

## Is Temu cash on delivery available in Pakistan?

Not on Temu's own site. The "We accept" list on temu.com/pk shows **JazzCash, easypaisa, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Maestro, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay, Apple Pay and Google Pay**. Cash on delivery isn't among them, as of 21 Oct 2026.

So you pay before the parcel ships. If you don't have a card that works abroad, see our guide to [virtual cards in Pakistan](/money/guides/virtual-card-pakistan/). We couldn't find a JazzCash or easypaisa fee schedule that covers paying Temu, so check the amount your wallet deducts.

## How long does Temu take to deliver in Pakistan?

Temu's Pakistan shipping page says:

- **Standard shipping is free on all orders** and takes 5 to 13 business days.
- Processing takes 1 to 3 days before the parcel ships.
- A local carrier may handle the last leg, so **tracking may not show every step**.
- If a parcel doesn't arrive, tell Temu within **90 days of the order date**.

Temu has run in Pakistan since September 2024, when ProPakistani reported its launch with web and phone apps.

## Do you pay customs on Temu, AliExpress or Shein parcels?

It depends on the parcel's value. Under **section 19C of the Customs Act**, as amended up to 30 June 2026, no duties or taxes are charged on goods that come by post or courier and are worth **up to Rs 1,000**. The Finance Act 2025 set that figure. Above Rs 1,000, customs can charge duty and taxes on the parcel.

Arab News reported on 8 July 2025 that couriers collect **18% sales tax** on goods they deliver for foreign platforms such as Temu, Shein and AliExpress. The same report gave the duty-free limit as Rs 500. FBR's own copy of the Customs Act says Rs 1,000, and we follow the Act.

Temu's Pakistan terms say **you are the importer**. You let Temu appoint a freight forwarder to pay duty and sales tax for you, any tax taken at checkout is an estimate, and if customs assesses more, you pay it. Import tax isn't refunded on a return unless the return is Temu's fault.

**The 5% digital tax was dropped for foreign platforms:** The 2025 budget brought in a 5% digital presence tax on foreign online sellers. ProPakistani reported in October 2025 that it was rolled back for goods and services supplied from outside Pakistan, backdated to 1 July 2025. We couldn't open the FBR notification itself.

## What does a card add to a Rs 10,000 order?

Two things: your bank's **international transaction fee**, and **advance tax** under section 236Y. FBR's rate card says the tax is **0.5% if you are on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL)** and 1% if you aren't. You can adjust it against your income tax.

Worked out from each card's current fee schedule (HBL and UBL for July to December 2026; SadaPay's checked 15 Oct 2026):

| Card | Card fee | Advance tax (filer) | Extra on Rs 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBL Visa or Mastercard debit | 4% (Rs 400) | Rs 50 | Rs 450 |
| UBL WIZ virtual card | 4.5% (Rs 450) | Rs 50 | Rs 500 |
| SadaPay virtual card | 6% (Rs 600) | Rs 50 | Rs 650 |

Bank fees are before FED or sales tax, which the schedules add on top. A non-filer pays Rs 100 tax instead of Rs 50. SadaPay says rupee-priced payments to foreign shops count as international transactions. HBL and UBL don't say how they treat them, so expect the fee even when Temu shows rupees.

SBP caps card spending abroad at **US$30,000 a year per person** across all your banks, counting from 1 November. To compare more cards, see [credit cards in Pakistan compared](/money/guides/credit-cards-pakistan-compared/).

## Can you return a Temu order in Pakistan?

Yes. Temu's Pakistan refund policy, updated 23 March 2026, says:

1. You have **90 days** from purchase to start a return, then 14 days to send it.
2. The **first return from each order is free**. CPEX logistics picks it up from your door.
3. More returns from the same order cost **Rs 612**, taken from your refund.
4. Worn or washed clothes, food, some personal care items, some free gifts and some custom items can't be returned.
5. A refund to your card or wallet takes 5 to 14 business days, up to 30. Temu credit is faster but can't be cashed out.

## What happened to AliExpress shipping to Pakistan?

AliExpress told sellers in July 2025 that it had moved Pakistan and Sri Lanka routes to "offline processing" after new customs rules, ProPakistani reported. From 7 July 2025, sellers could no longer choose budget routes such as **AliExpress Standard Shipping and Cainiao** for Pakistan. The Nation reported that sellers moved to dearer couriers, which pushed prices up.

In October 2025, ProPakistani reported that AliExpress was showing a separate tax amount at checkout for Pakistani buyers. In one example, a **US$36.96 order carried US$25.87 in tax**, a total of US$62.83. Temu showed no tax line at the time.

We couldn't open AliExpress's own help pages, so we can't confirm its current shipping options, whether it offers cash on delivery in Pakistan or how it charges tax in 2026. Check the delivery cost and the "Tax" line at checkout before you pay.

## Does Shein deliver to Pakistan?

We couldn't confirm it. On 21 Oct 2026, Shein's website sent us to its US and Japan stores, and the Pakistan address we tried didn't open. We found no Shein page for Pakistan on delivery, payment, cash on delivery or returns. If you order, the same customs rule applies: duty and taxes can be charged on parcels over Rs 1,000.

If you plan to resell what you buy, read [dropshipping in Pakistan](/business/guides/dropshipping-in-pakistan/) for how it works and the tax you pay.

More guides: [paying for Netflix and ChatGPT from Pakistan](/money/guides/netflix-chatgpt-payment-pakistan/), [virtual cards in Pakistan](/money/guides/virtual-card-pakistan/), [credit cards compared](/money/guides/credit-cards-pakistan-compared/), [e-commerce business in Pakistan](/business/guides/ecommerce-business-pakistan/), [Cards & Insurance](/money/cards-insurance/).

## Questions people ask

### Is Temu cash on delivery available in Pakistan?

Temu's Pakistan site doesn't list cash on delivery, as of 21 Oct 2026. It lists JazzCash, easypaisa, Visa, Mastercard and other cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

### How long does Temu take to deliver in Pakistan?

Temu says standard shipping takes 5 to 13 business days and is free on all orders, after 1 to 3 days to process the order.

### Do I pay customs on Temu or AliExpress parcels in Pakistan?

Parcels worth up to Rs 1,000 sent by post or courier are free of duty and taxes under section 19C of the Customs Act. Above Rs 1,000, customs can charge duty and taxes, and Temu's terms make you responsible for any extra amount assessed.

### Does Shein deliver to Pakistan?

We couldn't confirm it. When we tried on 21 Oct 2026, Shein's website sent us to its US and Japan stores, and we couldn't open any Shein page for Pakistan.

### Can I return a Temu order in Pakistan?

Yes, within 90 days. The first return from each order is free and picked up at your door; later returns from the same order cost Rs 612, taken from your refund.

## Sources

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- [Temu Pakistan: Return and Refund Policy (updated 23 Mar 2026)](https://www.temu.com/pk/return-and-refund-policy.html), Temu (accessed 21 Oct 2026)
- [Temu Pakistan: Terms of Use (updated 19 Sep 2024)](https://www.temu.com/pk-en/terms-of-use.html), Temu (accessed 21 Oct 2026)
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