How much is new PTA tax on Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus phones?

Revised customs values will apply to commercial import of used mobile phones without packing or accessories
An undated image shows Apple, Samsung, Google, and OnePlus smartphones. — Apple/Samsung/Google/OnePlus/Camva
An undated image shows Apple, Samsung, Google, and OnePlus smartphones. — Apple/Samsung/Google/OnePlus/Camva

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi on Monday fixed new customs values for the import of 62 types of old and used mobile phones of brands like Google, Apple, OnePlus, and Samsung in Pakistan with the aim of aligning duties with international market prices. 

The directorate said the revised customs values will be applied to the commercial import of used mobile phones without packing or accessories, covering brands.

The previous valuation ruling was more than one and a half years old and no longer reflected current global market conditions. As a result, customs authorities introduced a fresh valuation exercise under Sections 25 and 25A of the Customs Act, 1969, after realising wide difference between declared import values and actual international prices. 

Under the new valuation, customs duties and taxes will be assessed on the fixed values specified by Customs, regardless of the physical condition or grade of the used phones.

How to qualify for fixed customs values ruling?

If you're a mobile phone shop owner and planning to import used mobiles in Pakistan, then you need to activate the mobile phones at least six months prior to export in the country. Importers will be required to declare the activation period, which will be verified by the concerned assessing officers.

For brands or models not listed in the valuation table, collectorates have been directed to assess values under Sections 25(5) and 25(6) of the Customs Act.

What is customs value of used Apple phones in Pakistan?

Apple model Customs value (C&F) US$/Piece
Used iPhone 15 Pro Max 460
Used iPhone 15 Pro 390
Used iPhone 15 Plus 320
Used iPhone 15 310
Used iPhone 14 Pro Max 360
Used iPhone 14 Pro 290
Used iPhone 14 210
Used iPhone 13 Pro Max 295
Used iPhone 13 Pro 225
Used iPhone 13 170
Used iPhone 12 Pro Max 215
Used iPhone 12 Pro 155
Used iPhone 12 120
Used iPhone 11 Pro Max 145
Used iPhone 11 Pro 125
Used iPhone 11 95
Used iPhone XS Max 95
Used iPhone XS 66
Used iPhone XR 76
Used iPhone X 57
Used iPhone 8 Plus 47
Used iPhone 8 38
Used iPhone 7 Plus 26
Used iPhone SE (3rd Gen) 24
Used iPhone SE (2nd Gen) 25
Used iPhone SE (1st Gen) 25

What is customs value of used Samsung phones in Pakistan?

Model Customs value (C&F) US$/Piece
Used Galaxy S23 Ultra 255
Used Galaxy S23+ 160
Used Galaxy S23 140
Used Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 160
Used Galaxy S22+ 5G 75
Used Galaxy S22 5G 80
Used Galaxy S21+ 5G 69
Used Galaxy S21 5G 50
Used Galaxy S20+ 46
Used Galaxy S20 41
Used Galaxy S10+ 25
Used Galaxy S10 25
Used Galaxy S10e 25
Used Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 115
Used Galaxy Note 20 59
Used Galaxy Note 10 41
Used Galaxy Note 9 25

What is customs value of used Google phones in Pakistan?

Model Customs value (C&F) US$/Piece
Used Pixel 9 Pro XL 260
Used Pixel 9 Pro 195
Used Pixel 9 150
Used Pixel 8 Pro 188
Used Pixel 8a 98
Used Pixel 7 Pro 95
Used Pixel 7 59
Used Pixel 6 Pro 55
Used Pixel 6 32
Used Pixel 6a 28
Used Pixel 5 18
Used Pixel 5a 5G 18

What is customs value of used OnePlus phones in Pakistan?

Model Customs value (C&F) US$/Piece
Used OnePlus 12 184
Used OnePlus 12R 105
Used OnePlus 11 92
Used OnePlus 10T 60
Used OnePlus 10 Pro 65