Mobile Tax List 2022 on Import of New Smartphones in Pakistan

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increased the mobile tax and rate of duties on 22 August 2022, for the import of new mobile phones into Pakistan. These Taxes and Duties have seen a sharp increase as the Federal Government looks to discourage import of smartphones into the country, while encouraging local production to save precious foreign exchange.

It is pertinent to mention that FBR Mobile Tax was increased by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on 22 August 2022 and will remain the same until next year. In this article, we have shared a type of ‘Mobile Tax Calculator 2022’ to help you determine the approximate taxes on mobile phone imports into Pakistan.

There are many people confused on the amount they need to pay as tax for their mobile phone import and here you will find a table instead of complicated FBR Mobile Tax Calculator with complete information on the amount of tax owed on mobile phones based on their USD value.

It bears mentioning that a lot of confusing regarding Mobile Tax 2022 stems from the launch of the Apple iPhone 14 series, which are open for pre-orders in Pakistan at ridiculous rates and forced many people to ask the question about how much they are actually paying as taxes to the government for the import of these smartphones.

It is pertinent to registration of mobile phone with is cheaper on passport within 60 days of arrival in Pakistan to facilitate those passengers who are coming to the country, while FBR Mobile Tax is higher for those individuals importing mobile phones to the country without travelling abroad and registration the same on their CNIC.

Note: Furthermore, it bears mentioning that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) does not decide on the Taxes and Duties to be paid for mobile phone imports into Pakistan as Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) decides on the matter and PTA is just responsible for maintaining DIRBS.

Mobile Phone Tax Calculator (Passport)

Mobile Phone Tax Calculator (CNIC)

What is Sales Tax Ad Valorem?

Ad Valorem Sales Tax is imposed on the monetary value of the taxed item, which means that people will be charged a base tax plus a 17% sales tax depending on the exact value of the smartphone when paying the FBR Mobile Tax for approval of their smartphone. This means that the new taxes for smartphone approval will not be the same for different devices and it will be determined according to the value of the mobile phone.

What is DIRBS?

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) launched the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS), which is a system designed to identify non-compliant devices on local mobile networks. It automatically registers compliant devices operating on the mobile networks and eventually blocks non-compliant devices if FBR Mobile Tax is not paid in time.

The DIRBS system was initially launched on 1st December 2018.

International Passengers coming to Pakistan can register and get their mobile phone approved by paying FBR Mobile Tax, which means their device will continue to work on local networks past 60 days. These individuals can register their mobile phones with PTA at the airport counter set up for this purpose of they can do so later by paying FBR Mobile Tax online or through bank branches.

How to Check Device Status (PTA Approval)?

To check the status of your mobile device, kindly dial *#06# from the dialer of mobile device, after receiving each 15 digit IMEI number (dual SIM), send each 15 digit IMEI number via SMS to short code 8484.

How Do I Calculate My Mobile Tax?

You can calculate the FBR Tax by determining the value of your mobile phone in US Dollar (USD) and following the calculation table above to get the approximate payable Tax on your smartphone.

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