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iPhone PTA Tax in Pakistan 2026-27: All Models
iPhone PTA tax is the customs duty and sales tax you pay to register an imported iPhone. In 2026-27 it runs from Rs 5,300 on a passport (iPhone 8) to Rs 76,850 on a CNIC (iPhone 15 Pro Max). The PSID issued at DIRBS is the final figure.
The tax rises in steps at US$ 200, 350, 500 and 700, so one extra dollar can cost thousands. That is why the iPhone 15 Pro Max pays Rs 23,401 more than the 15 Pro on a passport for just US$ 33 more value. Find your model below, or use the PTA tax calculator for other phones.
What Is iPhone PTA Tax and How It Is Calculated
Passport tax is the regulatory duty for the value band, plus sales tax, plus the handset levy. Sales tax is 18% up to US$ 500 and 25% above it, charged on the customs value plus that duty. The CNIC route adds section 148 income tax, which is the only difference between the two prices.
FBR’s April 2026 valuation ruling sets the customs value for used and older iPhones. Models it does not name are assessed case by case. The 16, 17 and 18 series and the 17 Air have no published value, so they appear as scenarios.
iPhone PTA Tax by Model in 2026-27
Every figure is an estimate at Rs 280 to the dollar. A higher rate raises every line. A revised FBR value can change the band, so the PSID is the bill.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 series
The 15 series sits in the US$ 350 to 500 band, except the Pro Max, which crosses US$ 500. The 14 Pro Max, at US$ 413, pays less than the 15 Pro. The iPhone 15 costs Rs 37,211 on a passport.
Model | FBR value (US$) | Passport (Rs) | CNIC (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
iPhone 15 Pro Max | 505 | 65,350 | 76,850 |
iPhone 15 Pro | 472 | 41,949 | 46,949 |
iPhone 15 | 378 | 37,211 | 42,211 |
iPhone 14 Pro Max | 413 | 38,975 | 43,975 |
iPhone 13, 12 and 11 series
These models fall in the US$ 100 to 350 bands, where the CNIC premium is Rs 100 to Rs 970. The 13 Pro Max is the exception at US$ 374, which lifts it to Rs 37,010. An iPhone 11 costs Rs 13,983 on a passport, about a third of that.
Model | FBR value (US$) | Passport (Rs) | CNIC (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
iPhone 13 Pro Max | 374 | 37,010 | 42,010 |
iPhone 13 | 225 | 23,524 | 24,494 |
iPhone 11 | 133 | 13,983 | 14,083 |
Older iPhones
Older models are cheap to register. The iPhone XS Max, X and 8 fall below US$ 100, so tax stays under Rs 8,000 on either route. The 12 Mini and 13 Mini are unlisted, so check the PSID.
Model | FBR value (US$) | Passport (Rs) | CNIC (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
iPhone XS Max | 95 | 7,820 | 7,920 |
iPhone X | 70 | 6,560 | 6,660 |
iPhone 8 | 45 | 5,300 | 5,400 |
iPhone 17 Pro Max PTA tax and the iPhone 16 series
The iPhone 17 Pro Max and 16 Pro Max both list above US$ 1,000, which puts them in the top band. Neither is in the published values, so the table assumes a customs value. Replace it with the value on your PSID.
Assumed value (US$) | Passport (Rs) | CNIC (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
700 | 79,000 | 90,500 |
701 | 87,070 | 98,570 |
1,200 | 122,000 | 133,500 |
iPhone PTA Tax Examples With Interpretation
Three cases show where the bill moves: the US$ 500 band edge, the CNIC route and the top band. Each uses the 2026-27 schedule at Rs 280 to the dollar. Each ends with its meaning.
iPhone 15 Pro Max PTA tax: the US$ 500 cliff
At US$ 505 the Pro Max pays Rs 17,600 duty, Rs 39,750 sales tax at 25% and an Rs 8,000 levy, which is Rs 65,350 on a passport. At US$ 500 it would pay Rs 43,360, so the last US$ 5 of value costs Rs 21,990. The band rate applies to the whole phone.
iPhone 13 on a CNIC
An iPhone 13 at US$ 225 pays Rs 23,524 on a passport and Rs 24,494 on a CNIC. The Rs 970 gap is the section 148 tax for its band. Above US$ 350 the gap grows to Rs 5,000 or more, so the route matters most for dearer phones.
iPhone 17 Pro Max PTA tax at US$ 1,200
At an assumed US$ 1,200 the top band gives Rs 17,600 duty, Rs 88,400 sales tax and a Rs 16,000 levy. That is Rs 122,000 on a passport and Rs 133,500 on a CNIC. Every extra US$ 100 of value adds Rs 7,000.
Code Snippets: PTA Tax Lookup in JavaScript
The function returns the passport or CNIC tax for any customs value. The dollar rate is a parameter because it moves daily. Nothing leaves the browser.
Keep the bands in a data file so a new SRO needs one edit. Test the edges at 200, 350, 500, 700 and 701. Round only the final total.
// [upperUSD, regulatoryDuty, salesTaxRate, handsetLevy, s148IncomeTax] for 2026-27
const BANDS = [[30,240,.18,100,100],[100,2400,.18,200,100],[200,6000,.18,200,100],
[350,8800,.18,1800,970],[500,12000,.18,4000,5000],
[700,17600,.25,8000,11500],[Infinity,17600,.25,16000,11500]];
function iphonePtaTax(usd, { rate = 280, route = "passport" } = {}) {
if (!Number.isFinite(usd) || usd <= 0) throw new RangeError("Enter a customs value in US$");
const [, duty, st, levy, it] = BANDS.find(([cap]) => usd <= cap);
const salesTax = (usd * rate + duty) * st;
const total = duty + salesTax + levy + (route === "cnic" ? it : 0);
return { duty, salesTax, levy, incomeTax: route === "cnic" ? it : 0, total: Math.round(total) };
}
// iphonePtaTax(505).total -> 65350
// iphonePtaTax(505, { route: "cnic" }).total -> 76850
// iphonePtaTax(500).total -> 43360, iphonePtaTax(501).total -> 65070Security: Paying iPhone PTA Tax Without Getting Scammed
Pay only the PSID generated for your own IMEI, through your bank app or 1Bill. Never pay an agent’s personal account, even for a promised lower tax. Check that the IMEI on the slip matches.
Never share a CNIC image, passport scan or OTP with a site promising discounted registration. Fake calculators exist, so confirm the amount on the DIRBS portal. Store no IMEI in a calculator.
Common iPhone PTA Tax Errors
Most mismatches come from the dollar rate, the tax year or a band edge. The PSID uses the dollar rate on the payment day. Check the band first.
Symptom | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
PSID differs from this page | Dollar rate or a revised FBR value | Trust the PSID |
Tax jumps after a small change | The value crossed a band edge | Check US$ 200, 350, 500, 700 |
Total is higher than the table | The CNIC route adds section 148 tax | Compare the passport column |
An old guide shows another figure | It uses the 2025-26 schedule | Compare years in the PTA tax calculator |
A gap over Rs 5,000 usually means the wrong route or band. A gap under Rs 1,000 usually means the dollar rate. Check both first.
Passport, CNIC and Retail Compared
The route you choose decides the column you pay. The table prices one phone. Retail prices already carry the importer’s tax.
Route | Who pays the tax | Cost for an iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Passport registration | You, via PSID | Rs 65,350 |
CNIC registration | You, via PSID | Rs 76,850 |
PTA-approved from a shop | The importer, inside the price | Built into the price |
The passport route is cheaper at every value, and the gap is widest above US$ 500. Use the PTA tax calculator to price both routes. Shop prices vary.
PTA Tax on iPhone: Frequently Asked Questions
These answers cover what readers ask most. Each uses the 2026-27 figures from the tables. The PSID always wins.
Conclusion
The iPhone PTA tax for 2026-27 runs from Rs 5,300 on a passport (iPhone 8) to Rs 76,850 on a CNIC (iPhone 15 Pro Max). The steps at US$ 200, 350, 500 and 700 explain most jumps between them. Pick the route that fits your documents.
Rates follow the 2026-27 schedule and the April 2026 valuation ruling. Confirm every figure on your PSID. Recheck after each FBR revision, or see all Pakistan tax calculators.