PTA Tax on iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026-27)
The PTA tax on the iPhone 18 Pro Max is about Rs 159,232 on CNIC (about 1.6 lakh) and Rs 129,496 on passport for the 256GB model in 2026-27, based on its US launch price of $1,299, as Customs has not published a value yet. It varies from Rs 129,496 to Rs 271,813 depending on storage, filer status and the dollar rate.
FBR rates from 1 July 2026 Launch price $1,299 (estimate)
01 At a glance
iPhone 18 Pro Max PTA tax at a glance
Tax compared with the phone's value
44%
on CNIC, of Rs 361,122 (about 3.6 lakh)
Passport saves
Rs 29,737
no additional duty or income tax
Non-filers pay extra
Rs 11,500
on CNIC only
Pay monthly
Rs 12,412
sales tax for 8 months, after Rs 72,351 upfront
Less than in 2025-26
Rs 14,618
on CNIC, after the July 2026 duty cuts
02 Storage
iPhone 18 Pro Max PTA tax for every storage size
Bigger storage has a higher value, so its sales tax and additional customs duty are higher.
Values are US launch prices (estimate), at Rs 278 to the dollar.
| Storage | Launch price | Passport | CNIC (filer) | CNIC (non-filer) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256GB | $1,299 | Rs 129,496 | Rs 159,232 | Rs 170,732 |
| 512GB | $1,499 | Rs 143,535 | Rs 176,079 | Rs 187,579 |
| 1TB | $1,899 | Rs 171,613 | Rs 209,773 | Rs 221,273 |
| 2TB | $2,499 | Rs 213,730 | Rs 260,313 | Rs 271,813 |
03 Breakdown
How the iPhone 18 Pro Max PTA tax adds up
The 256GB iPhone 18 Pro Max is valued at $1,299, which puts it in the Above $700 value band. At Rs 278 to the dollar, plus a 1% landing charge, its customs value is Rs 364,733.
On passport you skip the additional customs duty and the income tax, so you pay Rs 129,496, Rs 29,737 less than on CNIC.
How PTA tax is calculatediPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB on CNIC (filer) · 2026-27
- Customs duty
- Rs 250
- Regulatory duty
- Rs 17,600
- Additional customs duty (4%)
- Rs 14,589
- Sales tax (25%)
- Rs 99,293
- Income tax
- Rs 11,500
- Mobile levy
- Rs 16,000
- PTA tax on CNIC
- Rs 159,232
04 Instalments
Pay iPhone 18 Pro Max PTA tax in instalments
Since FBR's Customs General Order 06/2026, you can split the sales tax into equal monthly payments through DIRBS. The other charges are paid upfront. Check that DIRBS offers the option when you apply.
- One instalment for each month left in the financial year (July to June), counting the month you apply.
- Each instalment gets its own PSID, generated on the same date each month. You can pay early.
- Miss one and the phone is blocked, and the whole remaining sales tax becomes due at once.
- Pay now
- Rs 72,351
- Then each month
- Rs 12,412
- Number of months
- 8
If you apply this month, the last instalment is due before 30 June.
05 Buying in Pakistan
PTA-approved or non-PTA iPhone 18 Pro Max: which is cheaper?
Enter both shop prices. We add the PTA tax to the non-PTA price and tell you which costs less.
Non-PTA + PTA taxRs 0
PTA-approvedRs 0
Prices are what you enter; we don't track shop prices. Passport registration is only for phones you bring in yourself.
06 Your exact amount
Why your iPhone 18 Pro Max PTA tax may differ
Your PSID can differ from this page for three reasons.
The value Customs uses
Customs has not published a value for iPhone 18 Pro Max, so we use the US launch price. DIRBS shows the value Customs actually uses.
The dollar rate
Customs converts the value at FBR's notified rate on the day. Each Rs 1 change in the rate changes the iPhone 18 Pro Max tax by about Rs 394.
Your filer status
On CNIC, non-filers pay double income tax: Rs 11,500 more on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Passport registration has no income tax.
| Dollar rate | Passport | CNIC (filer) |
|---|---|---|
| Rs 273 | Rs 127,856 | Rs 157,264 |
| Rs 278 (used on this page) | Rs 129,496 | Rs 159,232 |
| Rs 283 | Rs 131,136 | Rs 161,200 |
| Rs 288 | Rs 132,776 | Rs 163,168 |
iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB at its launch price of $1,299.
07 Budget 2026-27
What changed for iPhone 18 Pro Max in 2026-27
From 1 July 2026 regulatory duty and additional customs duty went down, so the iPhone 18 Pro Max costs Rs 14,618 less to register on CNIC than in 2025-26.
2025-26 rates as reported when they applied; 2026-27 rates from S.R.O. 1064(I)/2026 and 1063(I)/2026.
| iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | 2025-26 | 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory duty | Rs 22,000 | Rs 17,600 |
| Additional customs duty (CNIC) | 6% | 4% |
| PTA tax on CNIC | Rs 173,851 | Rs 159,232 |
| PTA tax on passport | Rs 134,996 | Rs 129,496 |
Same value and dollar rate in both years, so only the rate changes show.
08 Compare
PTA tax on other iPhones
CNIC (filer) tax for the smallest storage size, compared with the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
09 Registering
How and when to register your iPhone 18 Pro Max
60 daysto register a phone brought in your baggage, from its first use on a Pakistani network. After that it loses mobile service, and registering later adds a fine.
7 daysto pay each PSID. An unpaid application is deleted and you have to apply again.
No discountfor registering early. PTA says local CNIC registrations may also attract a fine under FBR's assessment; your PSID shows the final amount.
Check the IMEI
Dial *#06# to see every IMEI, then send each one by SMS to 8484. What PTA's reply means
Apply and get your PSID
Register on DIRBS (online, by dialling *8484# or at a mobile operator's service centre) with your passport or CNIC.
Pay at a bank
Pay the PSID at any bank branch within 7 days; PTA says online banking isn't available for phones. The phone is usually unblocked 3 to 4 hours later. Full payment guide
10 Answers
Questions about iPhone 18 Pro Max PTA tax
Quick answers about registering a iPhone 18 Pro Max in Pakistan.
Check PTA taxHow much is PTA tax on iPhone 18 Pro Max on passport?
About Rs 129,496 for the 256GB model in 2026-27, and up to Rs 213,730 for the 2TB model. Passport registration pays no additional customs duty and no income tax.
How much is PTA tax on iPhone 18 Pro Max on CNIC?
About Rs 159,232 for the 256GB model if you are a filer, or Rs 170,732 if you are a non-filer, because non-filers pay double income tax. The 2TB model is about Rs 260,313 for filers.
Does storage change PTA tax on iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Yes. Every iPhone 18 Pro Max storage size is in the same value band (Above $700), so customs duty, regulatory duty, income tax and the mobile levy stay the same. Sales tax and additional customs duty are a share of the value, so they rise with storage: the 512GB model pays about Rs 16,847 more than the 256GB on CNIC.
Which value does Customs use for iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Customs has not published a value for iPhone 18 Pro Max yet, so we use Apple's US launch price. DIRBS shows the value Customs actually uses when you apply.
How long do I have to register iPhone 18 Pro Max after arriving in Pakistan?
Travellers can register a phone brought in their baggage within 60 days of first using it on a Pakistani network. After that the phone stops getting mobile service, and registering it later means paying a fine on top of the tax.
Can I pay PTA tax on iPhone 18 Pro Max in instalments?
Yes, the sales tax part. Since FBR's Customs General Order 06/2026 you can split the sales tax into equal monthly instalments, one for each month left in the financial year, while the other charges are paid upfront. Missing an instalment blocks the phone and makes the whole balance due. Check that DIRBS offers the option when you apply.
Sources and last update
- Apple Newsroom: iPhone 18 Pro Max launch announcement (US price)
- Pakistan Customs Tariff 2026-27; S.R.O. 1064(I)/2026 (regulatory duty) and 1063(I)/2026 (additional customs duty)
- Sales Tax Act 1990, Ninth Schedule; Income Tax Ordinance 2001, First Schedule Part II and Second Schedule clause (60E)
- Finance Act 2018 section 10 (mobile handset levy), as amended by the Finance Acts 2022 and 2026
- FBR Customs General Order 06/2026 (sales tax instalments); PTA DIRBS FAQs (October 2025)
- Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026. How we calculate
Results are estimates, not tax advice. For your exact tax, check your salary certificate or ask a tax professional.