Mobile Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate the 18% sales tax applied when importing a mobile phone into Pakistan.
About the Mobile Sales Tax Calculator
The Mobile Sales Tax Calculator is a free, private tool that runs entirely in your browser — your inputs never leave your device, and the answer appears the instant you enter them.
Importing a mobile phone into Pakistan involves more than the PTA registration fee — customs duty, sales tax and other charges apply depending on how the device enters the country. This Mobile Sales Tax Calculator estimates the full import cost so you can budget accurately before buying abroad or receiving a phone from overseas.
The calculation combines the customs duty on mobile phones with the applicable sales tax and regulatory charges, applied to the phone's assessable value. The result is the approximate total you will pay at customs, separate from any PTA registration tax.
For most personal imports, the total government charges can be a significant share of the phone's price — often making a locally purchased, already-taxed device the cheaper option. This calculator lets you compare both paths with real numbers.
Customs rates change with each federal budget, and the rates here are editable inputs so you can update them when tariffs are revised. Confirm current duty rates with the FBR or customs authorities before a major purchase.
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How to estimate mobile import duty
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Enter the phone's value in the currency shown (usually USD).
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Adjust the duty and tax rates if you know the latest percentages.
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Read the total import cost in PKR, including duty and taxes.
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Compare with the local retail price to decide where to buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is sales tax calculated on imported phones?
Sales tax of 18% is charged on the duty-inclusive value — (CIF + customs duty) × 18% — as part of clearing the phone through customs.
What charges apply when importing a phone?
Typically customs duty, sales tax and sometimes regulatory duty, computed on the phone's assessable value. PTA registration tax may also apply separately if the device is not already registered.
Is importing a phone cheaper than buying locally?
Not always — once duty, sales tax and PTA registration are added, an imported phone can cost more than a locally purchased PTA-approved device. Run the numbers here before deciding.