{"id":323,"date":"2026-09-11T13:01:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pehlepakistan.pk\/mobiles\/?p=323"},"modified":"2026-09-11T13:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:04:11","slug":"pta-tax-rates-mobile-phones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pehlepakistan.pk\/mobiles\/pta-tax-rates-mobile-phones\/","title":{"rendered":"PTA Tax Rates by Phone Model – Passport vs CNIC Complete Rate Table (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

You are bringing a phone from abroad. At customs, the officer asks: passport or CNIC? The answer changes how much tax you pay. On a flagship phone, the difference can be Rs 30,000 to Rs 70,000.<\/p>\n

PTA tax on imported phones is not a flat rate. It is calculated based on the phone’s assessed value, the document you use at customs, and the phone’s category. This guide gives you the complete rate table for 2026, real examples with actual rupee amounts, and the rules for passport vs CNIC clearance.<\/p>\n

For the full registration process and how PTA approval works, see the complete PTA mobile registration guide<\/u><\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Passport vs CNIC: The Most Important Difference<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The document you use at customs determines how much tax you pay. This is the single most important decision when importing a phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Document Used<\/strong><\/td>\nTax Rate<\/strong><\/td>\nCondition<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passport<\/td>\n0% (exempt)<\/td>\nOne phone per person per travel entry. Phone must be in your personal baggage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CNIC<\/td>\n17.5% withholding tax<\/td>\nApplied to the customs-assessed value of the phone.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you are a Pakistani traveler returning from abroad with one phone in your personal baggage and you declare it using your passport, you pay zero PTA tax. This exemption applies to one device per person per trip.<\/p>\n

If you clear the same phone using your CNIC, or if you import through a courier or commercial channel, the 17.5% withholding tax applies to the customs-assessed value.<\/p>\n

How PTA Tax Is Calculated: Assessed Value vs Purchase Price<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tax is not calculated on what you paid for the phone. It is calculated on the customs-assessed value<\/strong>, which is what Pakistan Customs determines the phone is worth in the local market. This assessed value may be higher or lower than your actual purchase price.<\/p>\n

Example: You buy an iPhone 15 for $800 overseas. Pakistan Customs assesses it at Rs 220,000. Your PTA tax is 17.5% of Rs 220,000 = Rs 38,500. Your purchase price in dollars does not matter for tax calculation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

PTA Tax Rate Table by Phone Value Category (2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Customs categorizes phones into value brackets. Each bracket has a fixed tax amount or percentage. These are the current slabs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Phone Value (USD)<\/strong><\/td>\nApprox. PKR Value<\/strong><\/td>\nTax via Passport<\/strong><\/td>\nTax via CNIC (17.5%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Up to $30<\/td>\nUp to Rs 8,400<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\nRs 0 – 1,470<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$30 to $100<\/td>\nRs 8,400 – Rs 28,000<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\nRs 1,470 – 4,900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$100 to $200<\/td>\nRs 28,000 – Rs 56,000<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\nRs 4,900 – 9,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$200 to $350<\/td>\nRs 56,000 – Rs 98,000<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\nRs 9,800 – 17,150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$350 to $500<\/td>\nRs 98,000 – Rs 140,000<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\nRs 17,150 – 24,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$500 to $700<\/td>\nRs 140,000 – Rs 196,000<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\nRs 24,500 – 34,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above $700<\/td>\nAbove Rs 196,000<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\nRs 34,300+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: PKR values are approximate based on prevailing exchange rate at time of publication. Customs uses its own assessed rate which may vary. Verify exact tax amounts on pta.gov.pk or with customs at time of import.<\/em><\/p>\n

PTA Tax on Popular Phone Models (2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Below are estimated PTA tax amounts for commonly imported phones. These are based on typical customs-assessed values for each model. Actual tax may vary depending on the variant (storage size, RAM) and the date of assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Phone Model<\/strong><\/td>\nCustoms Assessed Value (approx)<\/strong><\/td>\nTax via CNIC (17.5%)<\/strong><\/td>\nTax via Passport<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samsung Galaxy A15<\/td>\nRs 45,000 – 55,000<\/td>\nRs 7,875 – 9,625<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13<\/td>\nRs 50,000 – 65,000<\/td>\nRs 8,750 – 11,375<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samsung Galaxy S23<\/td>\nRs 180,000 – 210,000<\/td>\nRs 31,500 – 36,750<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iPhone 14<\/td>\nRs 195,000 – 230,000<\/td>\nRs 34,125 – 40,250<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iPhone 15<\/td>\nRs 220,000 – 265,000<\/td>\nRs 38,500 – 46,375<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iPhone 15 Pro<\/td>\nRs 290,000 – 350,000<\/td>\nRs 50,750 – 61,250<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iPhone 15 Pro Max<\/td>\nRs 340,000 – 410,000<\/td>\nRs 59,500 – 71,750<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra<\/td>\nRs 310,000 – 380,000<\/td>\nRs 54,250 – 66,500<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Google Pixel 8<\/td>\nRs 220,000 – 270,000<\/td>\nRs 38,500 – 47,250<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: These are estimates based on typical customs assessments. Actual assessed value at customs may differ. Tax is always 17.5% of the assessed value via CNIC. Passport route is always 0% for one phone per trip.<\/em><\/p>\n

PTA Tax on Budget Phones Under Rs 50,000<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you are looking for phones in the affordable range, the tax amounts are lower but still worth knowing before you buy or import.<\/p>\n

For recommendations on which phones offer the best value in this segment, see best mobile phones under Rs 50,000 in Pakistan<\/u><\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Phone Model<\/strong><\/td>\nApprox Market Price<\/strong><\/td>\nEstimated PTA Tax via CNIC<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tecno Spark 20<\/td>\nRs 28,000 – 32,000<\/td>\nRs 4,900 – 5,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Infinix Hot 40<\/td>\nRs 30,000 – 36,000<\/td>\nRs 5,250 – 6,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xiaomi Redmi 13C<\/td>\nRs 32,000 – 38,000<\/td>\nRs 5,600 – 6,650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samsung Galaxy A05<\/td>\nRs 35,000 – 42,000<\/td>\nRs 6,125 – 7,350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vivo Y18<\/td>\nRs 36,000 – 44,000<\/td>\nRs 6,300 – 7,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Rules and Conditions for Passport Exemption<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The passport exemption is available but has strict conditions. Failing any one of these means customs will apply the CNIC rate:<\/p>\n