PTA Mobile Phone Tax Calculator Pakistan 2024
Calculate exact PTA import tax for registering your phone in Pakistan. CNIC vs Passport rates. Works for all phone brands.
How PTA Phone Registration Works
Pakistan requires all mobile devices to be registered on the PTA DIRBS (Device Identification, Registration, and Blocking System). Unregistered devices are blocked from Pakistani networks after 60 days. The registration tax is determined by your phone's USD value and whether you register using your CNIC (Pakistani identity card) or Passport (international travel document). **CNIC method:** For phones brought into Pakistan. You pay the CNIC rate at any DIRBS payment outlet. **Passport method:** For phones registered while you are abroad, before returning to Pakistan. This method typically has higher tax rates but is convenient when traveling. The rates include consolidated customs duty, sales tax, and withholding tax — you pay one amount at the time of DIRBS registration and the phone is immediately cleared.
PTA Tax Bands 2024
| Phone Value (USD) | CNIC Tax | Passport Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30 | Rs 430 | Rs 430 |
| $31 – $100 | Rs 3,200 | Rs 3,200 |
| $101 – $200 | Rs 9,580 | Rs 9,580 |
| $201 – $350 | Rs 12,940 | Rs 17,840 |
| $351 – $500 | Rs 17,765 | Rs 25,790 |
| $501 – $700 | Rs 22,680 | Rs 34,220 |
| $701 – $1000 | Rs 23,240 | Rs 42,210 |
| $1001 – Above $1000 | Rs 37,000 | Rs 58,500 |
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