In Pakistan
Buyers
Government departments, companies and importers who want factory-direct supply. Send the specification and quantity, and we'll come back with a manufacturer's offer.
Send a requirement
Direct from the manufacturer
Indenting
Buy direct from the overseas manufacturer, with a registered Pakistani company as your contact on the ground.
How an indent works
An indent is an order placed with an overseas manufacturer through a local agent. The manufacturer, known as the principal, sells to you directly. We find the principal, obtain the offer, pass on your order and follow it through to arrival. Our commission is settled with the principal.
The indent, step by step
Requirement
You share the specification, the quantity and where the goods need to arrive.
Sourcing
We approach suitable manufacturers and compare what they can offer.
Proforma invoice
You receive the principal's offer, with price, Incoterm, delivery time and payment terms.
Order and LC
You confirm the indent and open the letter of credit through your bank.
Production and shipment
We follow up with the principal on production, inspection and shipping documents.
Arrival and after-sales
You or your clearing agent clear the goods through customs. We stay your contact for documents and warranty claims.
Indent or general order?
The right route depends on quantity, product and timing. Ask us and we'll tell you which suits your requirement.
| Question | General order | Indent |
|---|---|---|
| Who sells to you | Khan & Khan | The overseas manufacturer |
| Who you pay | Khan & Khan, against our invoice | The manufacturer, through your bank |
| Currency | Pakistani rupees | The currency on the proforma invoice, often US dollars |
| Who clears customs | Nothing for you to clear | You or your clearing agent |
| Lead time | Stated on our quotation | Production plus shipping, stated on the proforma invoice |
| Best for | Mixed lists, local stock, repeat consumables | Large quantities, machinery and specialised equipment |
Who we work with
Overseas
Manufacturers and exporters
Looking for a representative in Pakistan? We can present your products to public-sector and corporate buyers, respond to tender enquiries and follow up on orders. Send your company profile and catalogue.
Talk about representationTerms on the paperwork
The words you'll meet on an indent, in plain language.
- Principal
- The overseas manufacturer or exporter that the indent is placed with.
- Indent
- The order a buyer places with the principal through the local agent.
- Proforma invoice
- The principal's formal offer, stating price, terms and delivery. Your bank uses it to open the LC.
- Letter of credit (LC)
- A bank's undertaking to pay the exporter once the agreed shipping documents are presented.
- FOB
- Free on Board. The seller's responsibility ends once the goods are on board at the port of shipment. You pay freight and insurance.
- CFR
- Cost and Freight. The seller pays freight to your port, and risk passes to you once the goods are on board.
- CIF
- Cost, Insurance and Freight. The same as CFR, and the seller also arranges insurance.
- Bill of lading
- The carrier's receipt for the goods and the document of title you need to collect them.
Send us
your list.
A BoQ, a tender document or a plain list of items is enough. We'll reply with an itemised quotation on company letterhead.
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