PTA uses the customs-assessed value, which is usually close to the international retail
price.
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Passport registration is generally cheaper, but each traveller can register only a few
devices a year.
Indicative registration costRs 0
Enter your phone’s value to see an estimate.
PTA revises these bands from time to time, and the exact duty depends on how customs values your particular model. Treat this as a planning range so the bill doesn’t catch you out. The number that binds you is whatever PTA’s DIRBS portal shows when you check your IMEI.
PTA tax: roughly how the bands work
Duty climbs with the declared value, and registering on a CNIC costs noticeably more than registering on a passport.
| Phone value (USD) | Passport, indicative | CNIC, indicative |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $30 | Rs 550 – 1,000 | Rs 1,400 – 2,000 |
| $31 – $100 | Rs 4,500 – 6,000 | Rs 5,000 – 7,000 |
| $101 – $200 | Rs 11,000 – 14,500 | Rs 13,000 – 17,000 |
| $201 – $350 | Rs 17,000 – 22,000 | Rs 23,000 – 28,000 |
| $351 – $500 | Rs 24,000 – 30,000 | Rs 35,000 – 43,000 |
| Above $500 | Rs 35,000 – 45,000+ | Rs 55,000 – 75,000+ |
PTA tax questions
Why is CNIC registration so much dearer?
CNIC registration is treated as a commercial import, so sales tax, customs duty and regulatory duty are stacked on top of each other. Passport registration carries a narrower personal-baggage duty meant for a traveller bringing in a phone or two.
Does this apply to a phone I bought inside Pakistan?
No. A phone from a local PTA-approved shop is already registered by the time you get it. The tax only matters if you carry a device in from abroad or buy one that was imported informally.
Kitne din mein phone register karwana zaroori hai?
Aam tor par 60 din ke andar, warna PTA network par phone chalna band ho sakta hai. Exact deadline aur documents PTA ki DIRBS website par check karein.