New PTA Taxes for iPhone X, XR, XS, and XS Max (Nov 2022)
Updated PTA Taxes for iPhone X, iPhone XR, XS & XS Max Series (All variants)
Smartphone lovers in all corners of the world show eagerness to use the ‘iPhone’ because of the class and performance it offers. However, in countries like Pakistan, purchasing a new iPhone is difficult. This is because the national telecom regulator, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, has lately increased smartphone import taxes. Many experts attribute it to the declining rupee and limited State Bank reserves. Currently, the government intends to restrict imports in order to stabilize the economy. This is a step in the right way for retailers that import phones in bulk, but we do not feel it is fair for the average user who imports phones for personal use. This article is drafted to inform users regarding the updated taxes for the iPhone X series.
New PTA Taxes for iPhone X, XR, XS, & XS Max
Devices | PTA Tax on Passport (PKR) | PTA Tax on CNIC (PKR) |
iPhone X | 93,271 | 115,248 |
iPhone XR | 75,487 | 95,686 |
iPhone XS | 99,375 | 121,963 |
iPhone XS Max | 101,738 | 124,562 |
As you can clearly see, importing the iPhone X series will cost you a whopping PKR 70k to PKR 120k in taxes. It is pertinent to mention here that the phone is around 5 years old and tax raises the overall price of the phone, which then becomes difficult to purchase. Therefore, we urge our national telecom regulator to exclude or cut taxes on personal smartphone imports.
Moreover, you can use our PTA Tax Calculator if you have any questions regarding these taxes or if you want to determine the PTA tax on any other smartphone.
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Ban did not have a positive effect at all. Dollar still rising. Stop experimentation of Pakistan and its people.
unfair tax
Agreed!
Too high.. and No thanks, I own one but I wont pay. Its running nicely on wifi. Waiting for a change in policy. If they dont earn tax revenue from it. they will have to reduce the fine. They are looting in every way they can.
Thanks for the Feedback Ali. Taxes are indeed insanely high.
One phone should be allowed for every passenger or visitors ..
Strongly agreed.
One phone should be allowed without tax for personal use . Local visitors who travel n stayed 3monts or more..
Agreed
Slam
Kindly let us know PTA tax on used iPhone 4
I think around 5K.
When you can literally get a used tax paid x for 50k they absolutely r not okay in the head
Thanks for the Feedback Ali. Taxes are indeed insanely high.
How can you pay such ridiculous amount of tax on a phone which is five years old. It doesn’t make any sense. A common man calculation cannot make such amount possible. How big heads sitting in PTA can think of such amount.
Thanks for the Feedback Ali. I strongly agree with you.