What is PTA tax on mobile phones in Pakistan?

PTA tax is the combination of regulatory duty, sales tax and withholding tax charged when registering an imported mobile phone's IMEI with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority through the DIRBS system, so the phone can work on local SIM networks.

What is the difference between CNIC and Passport PTA registration?

CNIC registration follows the standard duty, sales tax and withholding tax structure. Passport registration can be duty-free for one phone if the traveller stayed abroad more than 7 days, it is their first visit of the year, and the phone arrives within 60 days of arrival, under the Baggage Rules 2006.

How is PTA tax calculated?

PTA tax is calculated from the phone's official customs (C&F) value in USD, which determines the applicable Regulatory Duty band, Sales Tax rate (18% up to $500, 25% above), and Withholding Tax band, with Non-ATL (non-filer) withholding tax charged at double the ATL (filer) rate.

PTA Tax Calculator Pakistan 2026-27 — CNIC & Passport

Calculate PTA Tax

Select your phone and registration type to estimate the tax due.

Brand

Model

Registration Type

CNIC

Passport

Taxpayer Status

ATL (Active Filer)

Non-ATL

USD to PKR Exchange Rate (for Sales Tax)

Rs.

Customs uses the WeBOC-notified exchange rate, which changes periodically — adjust this if you know today's rate.

Estimated Result

PTA Tax Due

Select a brand and model to see the estimated PTA tax breakdown.

Customs Value (C&F)$0

Basic Customs DutyRs. 0 (exempt)

Additional Customs DutyRs. 0

Regulatory DutyRs. 0

Sales Tax Rs. 0

Withholding TaxRs. 0

Total Estimated TaxRs. 0

This is an estimate based on the FBR Valuation Ruling No. 2070/2026, SRO 1064(I)/2026 & SRO 1063(I)/2026, the Ninth and Tenth Schedules of the Sales Tax Act 1990 / Income Tax Ordinance 2001, effective 1 July 2026. Actual tax is determined by PTA/DIRBS at the time of registration by IMEI — always verify the exact amount at dirbs.pta.gov.pk before payment.

Sources

Customs Values: Valuation Ruling No. 2070/2026 dated 21-04-2026, Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi (supersedes VR 2035/2026)
Regulatory Duty: SRO 1064(I)/2026 dated 30-06-2026, effective 01-07-2026
Additional Customs Duty / Basic Customs Duty exemption: SRO 1063(I)/2026 dated 30-06-2026; Fifth Schedule to the Customs Act 1969, Serial 100
Sales Tax: Ninth Schedule (Table-II) to the Sales Tax Act 1990, as substituted by Finance Act 2024, amended by Finance Act 2026
Withholding Tax: First Schedule, Part-II, Proviso 2, Income Tax Ordinance 2001 (Section 148); Non-ATL surcharge per Rule 1, Tenth Schedule
Duty-free personal baggage allowance: Baggage Rules 2006 (SRO 666(I)/2006 dated 28-06-2006), Rules 3(A)(viii), 6(viii), 15 & 18

PTA Tax Calculator Pakistan (2026-27)

PTA Tax Due

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