PTA Tax on iPhone and Samsung Dropped: Check Out FBR Latest Updates (2026)

Pakistan revises mobile import regulations in 2026. This is due to the recent Valuation Ruling 2076 by the FBR, which reduced the reference prices of 62 brands, including Apple and Samsung. This change directly affects FBR PTA tax calculations, so that legal registration of used flagship devices becomes relatively cheaper, but requires strict new 6-month worldwide activation privileges.

According to the new Valuation Ruling No. 2076 of 2026, and the data indicate a drastic reduction in assessed values. These reduced valuations result in you paying less at the customs desk since the FBR PTA tax is based on the C&F value of a device. Governments have abandoned the old standards to use the existing world market standards. This initiative is related to under-invoicing and to extending the legal scope of more devices.

New FBR PTA Tax for Flagship Models

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi now standardizes these prices. Whether the phone is “mint” or “Grade B,” customs will use these fixed rates:

The 6-Month Activation Clause

Customs officials now enforce a strict “used” definition. Every imported handset must show global network activation at least six months before entering Pakistan. Officials will verify IMEIs on the spot. If a device is newer than six months, expect to pay full “new phone” duties.

This policy replaces older rulings after heavy feedback from stakeholders. By using 90 days of fresh import data, the FBR aligned the PTA tax base with reality. For devices not listed in the new 62-brand schedule, officials will apply Sections 25(5) and 25(6) of the Customs Act, 1969.