Islamabad, July 2, 2025: AliExpress has suspended low-cost shipping routes to Pakistan following new customs tax reforms that have effectively blocked access to economical cross-border delivery options. This sudden change is a direct result of regulatory actions by Pakistan and Sri Lanka customs authorities, disrupting e-commerce for millions of buyers.
In a notice to sellers, AliExpress confirmed the offline processing of logistics routes to Pakistan and Sri Lanka, citing “unclear tax policies” as the reason. Although the specifics of the reform remain undisclosed, its immediate impact is already visible: Pakistani shoppers can no longer choose the previously available cheap shipping methods, including popular services like Cainiao and AliExpress Standard Shipping.
From July 7, 2025, sellers will be restricted from selecting these routes when declaring shipments, effectively cutting off the flow of ultra-low-cost goods into Pakistan. This marks a major shift for e-commerce in the country, where Chinese platforms like AliExpress have dominated by offering gadgets and household items with little to no shipping charges.
Industry insiders believe the crackdown by Pakistani customs targets undervalued shipments, which have avoided full taxation. These budget logistics routes allowed Chinese sellers to undercut local prices, making cross-border purchases attractive to cost-conscious Pakistani consumers.
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AliExpress has urged sellers to revise shipping templates and stay updated on the evolving regulations. There is no official word on when these suspended services might return. Until tax policies are clarified or revised, the AliExpress Pakistan shipping ban could be long-term, significantly reducing access to affordable global e-commerce.
