The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) imposes taxes on imported mobile phones to register them for use on Pakistani networks. Taxes depend on the phone’s model, value, and registration method (Passport or CNIC). The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) also applies sales tax based on the phone’s value. Below are the updated tax rates for popular models and general guidelines.

Key Notes:

• Tax Variation: Taxes are higher when registering with a CNIC compared to a Passport due to regulatory differences.
• Sales Tax: Phones valued at $500 or less incur an 18% sales tax; those above $500 incur a 25% sales tax.
• Verification: Always confirm exact taxes via the PTA DIRBS portal before payment.

📱 iPhone PTA Tax Rates (2024–2025)

The iPhone tax rates provided are accurate as per the cited sources, but I’ll include newer models (e.g., iPhone 16 series) and verify rates for consistency. The iPhone 16 series was launched in September 2024, and PTA taxes for these models are now available.

Note: iPhone 16 series taxes reflect the high-end pricing and 25% sales tax for devices valued above $500.

📱 Samsung PTA Tax Rates (2024–2025)

The Samsung tax rates provided are mostly accurate,  (e.g., Galaxy S25 series, launched in January 2025) and clarify ranges for the A and Z series.

Samsung Galaxy S Series

Note: The Galaxy S22 Ultra tax rate (58,460 PKR on Passport) seems unusually low compared to newer models. Cross-check with PTA’s official portal for accuracy.

Samsung Galaxy A Series

The A series taxes were provided as ranges.

Note: A series taxes vary based on storage variants and 5G support. Use the PTA tax calculator for precise rates.

Samsung Galaxy Z Series

Note: Foldable phones have higher taxes due to their premium pricing. Verify exact rates for specific storage variants.

📱 Other Brands:

Xiaomi

Oppo

Google Pixel

💰 General PTA Tax Rates Based on Phone Value

The general tax rates based on phone value remain unchanged from the provided data, but I’ll clarify the structure for 2025.

Note: The 17% sales tax mentioned in the general rates applies to the base tax amount. For phones valued above $500, the FBR’s 25% sales tax applies to the phone’s declared value, significantly increasing the total cost.

🧾 Additional Sales Tax Clarification

• Phones ≤ $500: 18% sales tax on the phone’s value (CBU or SKD condition).
• Phones > $500: 25% sales tax on the phone’s value.
• Example Calculation:
  • iPhone 16 Pro (value ~$1,000):
    • Base PTA tax (Passport): 71,500 PKR (for >$700).
    • Sales tax: 25% of $1,000 = $250 (~70,000 PKR at 280 PKR/USD).
    • Total: 71,500 + 70,000 = ~141,500 PKR (matches listed rate).

✅ Recommendations

1. Check Official Sources: Use the PTA DIRBS portal or Tax Calculator Pakistan to confirm taxes for your specific device.
2. Register Promptly: Register imported phones within 30 days (Passport) or 60 days (CNIC) to avoid network blocking.
3. Monitor Updates: Tax rates may change with budget announcements or FBR policies.
4. Avoid Unofficial Sellers: Pay taxes only through PTA-approved channels to avoid scams.