PTA Tax on iPhone XS Max (2026-27)
The PTA tax on the iPhone XS Max is about Rs 51,971 on CNIC and Rs 41,047 on passport for the 64GB model in 2026-27, based on its official Customs value of $447. It varies from Rs 41,047 to Rs 103,011 depending on storage, filer status and the dollar rate.
FBR rates from 1 July 2026 Customs value $447 (Ruling 1999/2025)
01 At a glance
iPhone XS Max PTA tax at a glance
Tax compared with the phone's value
42%
on CNIC, of Rs 124,266 (about 1.2 lakh)
Passport saves
Rs 10,924
no additional duty or income tax
Non-filers pay extra
Rs 5,000
on CNIC only
Pay monthly
Rs 3,213
sales tax for 8 months, after Rs 29,483 upfront
02 Storage
iPhone XS Max PTA tax for every storage size
Bigger storage has a higher value, so its sales tax and additional customs duty are higher.
Values from Customs Valuation Ruling 1999/2025 for new phones, at Rs 278 to the dollar.
| Storage | Customs value | Passport | CNIC (filer) | CNIC (non-filer) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64GB | $447 | Rs 41,047 | Rs 51,971 | Rs 56,971 |
| 256GB | $509 | Rs 66,042 | Rs 84,688 | Rs 96,188 |
| 512GB | $590 | Rs 71,728 | Rs 91,511 | Rs 103,011 |
03 Breakdown
How the iPhone XS Max PTA tax adds up
The 64GB iPhone XS Max is valued at $447, which puts it in the $351 – $500 value band. At Rs 278 to the dollar, plus a 1% landing charge, its customs value is Rs 125,509.
On passport you skip the additional customs duty and the income tax, so you pay Rs 41,047, Rs 10,924 less than on CNIC.
How PTA tax is calculatediPhone XS Max 64GB on CNIC (filer) · 2026-27
- Customs duty
- Rs 250
- Regulatory duty
- Rs 12,000
- Additional customs duty (4%)
- Rs 5,020
- Sales tax (18%)
- Rs 25,700
- Income tax
- Rs 5,000
- Mobile levy
- Rs 4,000
- PTA tax on CNIC
- Rs 51,971
04 Instalments
Pay iPhone XS 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 29,483
- Then each month
- Rs 3,213
- 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 XS 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 XS Max PTA tax may differ
Your PSID can differ from this page for three reasons.
The value Customs uses
We use the Customs value for a new iPhone XS Max. If your invoice is higher, Customs uses the higher value. Used phones are valued under a separate Customs ruling and can be lower.
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 XS Max tax by about Rs 103.
Your filer status
On CNIC, non-filers pay double income tax: Rs 5,000 more on the iPhone XS Max. Passport registration has no income tax.
| Dollar rate | Passport | CNIC (filer) |
|---|---|---|
| Rs 273 | Rs 40,640 | Rs 51,458 |
| Rs 278 (used on this page) | Rs 41,047 | Rs 51,971 |
| Rs 283 | Rs 41,453 | Rs 52,483 |
| Rs 288 | Rs 41,859 | Rs 52,996 |
iPhone XS Max 64GB at its Customs value of $447.
07 Compare
PTA tax on other iPhones
CNIC (filer) tax for the smallest storage size, compared with the iPhone XS Max.
08 Registering
How and when to register your iPhone XS 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
09 Answers
Questions about iPhone XS Max PTA tax
Quick answers about registering a iPhone XS Max in Pakistan.
Check PTA taxHow much is PTA tax on iPhone XS Max on passport?
About Rs 41,047 for the 64GB model in 2026-27, and up to Rs 71,728 for the 512GB model. Passport registration pays no additional customs duty and no income tax.
How much is PTA tax on iPhone XS Max on CNIC?
About Rs 51,971 for the 64GB model if you are a filer, or Rs 56,971 if you are a non-filer, because non-filers pay double income tax. The 512GB model is about Rs 91,511 for filers.
Does storage change PTA tax on iPhone XS Max?
Yes. Bigger storage raises the value, which raises sales tax and additional customs duty, and can move the phone into a higher value band with higher fixed charges. The 256GB model pays about Rs 32,717 more than the 64GB on CNIC.
Which value does Customs use for iPhone XS Max?
Customs Valuation Ruling 1999/2025 (23 April 2025) sets the value of a new iPhone XS Max at $447 for 64GB, $509 for 256GB, $590 for 512GB. If your invoice shows a higher value, Customs assesses on the higher value.
How long do I have to register iPhone XS 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 XS 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
- FBR Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Valuation Ruling No. 1999/2025 (23 April 2025), new iPhones
- 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.