Estimate the PTA tax on an imported mobile phone before you register it. Enter the phone’s value in US dollars, the current exchange rate, whether you will register on a passport or a CNIC, and your filer status — and get an instant breakdown of customs duty, regulatory duty, sales tax, mobile handset levy and income tax for 2026-27. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is stored or sent anywhere.
How PTA mobile tax is calculated
The tax on an imported mobile phone has five parts, set by value band for 2026-27:
- Customs duty: a flat Rs 250 per set, in every band.
- Regulatory duty: a fixed amount per band under SRO 1064(I)/2026 — from Rs 240 (up to US$ 30) up to Rs 17,600 (above US$ 500).
- Sales tax: 18% on phones valued up to US$ 500, and 25% above US$ 500 — charged on the rupee value plus customs duty plus regulatory duty.
- Mobile handset levy: Rs 100 (up to US$ 30), rising to Rs 8,000 (US$ 500–700) and Rs 16,000 (above US$ 700).
- Income tax (Section 148): charged on the CNIC route only — Rs 100 (up to US$ 30) to Rs 11,500 (above US$ 500) for filers. Non-filers pay double.
2026-27 tax bands used by this calculator
Sources: SRO 1064(I)/2026 (effective 1 July 2026) and FBR/DIRBS publications. Income tax figures are for filers on the CNIC route; non-filers pay double. Customs duty is Rs 250 per set in all bands.
| Phone value (US$) | Regulatory duty (Rs) | Sales tax | Handset levy (Rs) | Income tax, filer (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 | 240 | 18% | 100 | 100 |
| 30 to 100 | 2,400 | 18% | 200 | 100 |
| 100 to 200 | 6,000 | 18% | 200 | 100 |
| 200 to 350 | 8,800 | 18% | 1,800 | 970 |
| 350 to 500 | 12,000 | 18% | 4,000 | 5,000 |
| 500 to 700 | 17,600 | 25% | 8,000 | 11,500 |
| Above 700 | 17,600 | 25% | 16,000 | 11,500 |
Worked example
A US$ 600 smartphone registered on a CNIC by a filer, at Rs 276.71 per dollar:
- Rupee value = 600 × 276.71 = Rs 166,026.00. Value band: US$ 500 to 700.
- Customs duty = Rs 250.00.
- Regulatory duty = Rs 17,600.00.
- Sales tax = 25% × (166,026.00 + 250.00 + 17,600.00) = 25% × 183,876.00 = Rs 45,969.00.
- Mobile handset levy = Rs 8,000.00.
- Income tax (Section 148, filer, CNIC) = Rs 11,500.00.
- Total PTA tax = 250.00 + 17,600.00 + 45,969.00 + 8,000.00 + 11,500.00 = Rs 83,319.00.
Enter 600, 276.71, CNIC and filer in the calculator above and you will get exactly this breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
Is the DIRBS figure final?
Yes. This calculator is an estimate for planning. The DIRBS figure at registration is final because it uses FBR’s assessed value for your exact model and the day’s exchange rate. Always verify your exact tax at dirbs.pta.gov.pk before paying.
Should I register on a passport or a CNIC?
On a passport, no income tax is charged. On a CNIC, income tax (Section 148) is added — and non-filers pay double the filer amount. Use the route that applies to your situation; the calculator shows both.
Do I have to register my phone?
Yes. Imported phones must be registered with PTA through DIRBS to work on Pakistani mobile networks. Unregistered phones are blocked after the grace period.
What dollar value should I enter?
Enter the phone’s customs value in US dollars — FBR’s assessed value for that model — which can differ from the price you paid. The exchange-rate field converts it to rupees at the day’s rate.
Please note: estimate only
This calculator gives an estimate for planning only — it is not your tax bill. The DIRBS figure at registration is final because it uses FBR’s assessed value for the exact model and the day’s exchange rate. Verify your exact tax at dirbs.pta.gov.pk. Registration is required for imported phones to work on Pakistani networks.