FBR Sets New Customs Values, Cutting PTA Tax on Used Mobile Phones

Used phone rates to fall as govt revisits valuation

Ruling covers 62 models across Apple, Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus; iPhones see steepest cuts.

FBR sets new customs values, cutting PTA tax on used mobile phones

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi, a subordinate department of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has set new customs values for old and used mobile phones imported from overseas, a move expected to reduce the overall PTA tax on such devices. The revised values will apply only to old and refurbished mobile phones. Several popular smartphone brands, including Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus, are covered under the new valuat…

PTA Tax Reduced on iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max in Pakistan

Islamabad: In a major relief for smartphone users, the government has reduced the customs value of used mobile phones, leading to a significant cut in PTA taxes on high-end devices, including the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to official sources, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) calculates mobile registration taxes based on customs value, sales tax, and mobile levy. With the reduction in customs value for used phon…

PTA Tax Rates for Imported Google Pixel Models Massively Drop

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has officially released the new Valuation Ruling. Significantly, while iPhone and Samsung users saw great reductions, the Google Pixel lineup has arguably received the most shocking price cuts of all. In the past, niche devices like the Pixel were often assessed arbitrarily, leading to high PTA taxes. However, […] The post PTA Tax Rates for Imported Google Pixel Models Massively Drop in Pakist…

PTA slashes tax on iPhone 15 models

The government has lowered the customs values for second-hand smartphones, which in turn has directly reduced the PTA taxes on various high-end models such as iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. As the PTA tax is calculated on the basis of customs value along with sales tax and mobile levies, this cut has made phone registration more economical for users. The PTA tax has now been fixed at PKR 55,000 for both the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max when r…