TheFederal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared new customs values of old and refurbished mobile phones entering Pakistan. This restructuring will lower the taxes on used mobile phones in PTA, and popular products such as iPhones, Samsung, Google Pixel, and OnePlus will become more affordable to the consumers.
This ruling was given by the Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi.
It applies only to used and refurbished phones, not brand-new ones. The move is expected to boost demand for second-hand smartphones in Pakistan’s local market.
Why FBR Reduced PTA Tax on Used Mobile Phones
According to officials, the old valuation system was charging high taxes even on refurbished phones. Now, FBR has adjusted prices closer to real international market rates.
Anyone who wants to challenge the new values can submit a review petition within 30 days to the Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi.
This revision helps buyers who prefer imported used phones instead of expensive brand-new models.
New PTA Tax on Used Mobile Phones for iPhone 15 Series
The updated valuation has especially lowered taxes for Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup. Since refurbished phones sell much cheaper abroad, FBR used realistic prices to calculate tax.
Here’s what buyers can expect now:
iPhone 15 (Used) PTA Tax in Pakistan
A used iPhone 15 costs around $350 (Rs97,800).
- PTA tax via CNIC: Rs34,101
- PTA tax via passport: Rs31,640
- Estimated total price: Around Rs130,000+
iPhone 15 Plus PTA Tax on Used Mobile Phones
Average price: $370 (Rs103,465)
- CNIC tax: Rs46,068
- Passport tax: Rs40,448
- Expected market price: Around Rs145,000+
iPhone 15 Pro PTA Tax on Used Mobile Phones
Average price: $400 (Rs111,400)
- CNIC tax: Rs47,580
- Passport tax: Rs41,960
- Estimated total: Around Rs155,000+
iPhone 15 Pro Max PTA Tax on Used Mobile Phones
- CNIC tax: Rs50,604
- Passport tax: Rs44,984
- Expected price: Around Rs175,000+
How Lower PTA Tax on Used Mobile Phones Helps Buyers
The used iPhones and other brands will be cheaper to purchase with the lower taxes. The reason why many Pakistani users buy refurbished phones is the fact that they have high quality and are cheaper.
Officials believe the new system will increase imports of used phones and give consumers better choices without paying heavy PTA charges.
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