Pakistan’s mobile phone import tax structure has been revised once again, with new tax rates now applicable on Apple’s iPhone 14 series following an updated customs valuation by the Federal Board of Revenue. The revision affects users bringing in used or imported iPhone 14 devices for local registration, increasing the amount payable under Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s Device Identification Registration and Blocking System. The updated valuation comes months after a similar adjustment in January this year and adds to the cost of legally registering imported smartphones in the country.
The increase applies to three iPhone 14 models including iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Under the revised structure, the standard iPhone 14 now carries a tax of Rs. 30,321 on Computerized National Identity Card registration, up from Rs. 27,045, while passport registration has risen to Rs. 27,860 from Rs. 24,584. For the iPhone 14 Pro, the tax on Computerized National Identity Card registration has increased from Rs. 31,077 to Rs. 34,101, while passport registration has moved from Rs. 28,616 to Rs. 31,640. The highest increase remains on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, where users now have to pay Rs. 48,235 on Computerized National Identity Card registration compared to the previous Rs. 45,564, while passport registration has gone up from Rs. 39,944 to Rs. 42,615.
The revision follows a broader reassessment of customs values for imported smartphones, a process that directly affects registration charges commonly referred to by consumers as PTA tax. Since these taxes are calculated on the basis of customs-assessed device values, any change in valuation impacts the final payable amount. The latest adjustment appears to target older flagship models that continue to see demand in Pakistan’s second-hand and imported smartphone market, particularly among users seeking premium Apple devices at lower upfront prices.
For consumers planning to purchase imported iPhone 14 models, the updated rates mean higher total ownership costs beyond the device’s market price. Industry watchers say such tax revisions continue to influence buying decisions, especially in Pakistan’s grey market where non-registered devices remain common. The latest changes also underline the growing cost gap between officially approved devices and imported handsets, a factor that continues to shape pricing trends in the local smartphone market. While the tax increase does not affect already registered devices, new buyers and importers will have to factor in the revised rates before completing purchases or registrations.
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