PTA Tax: CNIC vs Passport Calculator
Should you register your imported phone on CNIC or passport? Enter the phone's value to compare the estimated PTA tax both ways side by side, and see how much the passport grace period can save you.
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Last updated: 1 July 2025
≈ $800 at the placeholder USD rate. Band: $501 and above.
Estimated PTA tax
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Passport vs CNIC
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Phone value | PKR 224,000 |
| PTA tax (CNIC) | PKR 107,325 |
| Total imported cost | PKR 331,325 |
Professional help
PTA duties change and may include sales tax on value. Verify the exact amount on the official PTA DIRBS portal before paying.
Formula & how it works
The calculator computes both registration routes for your phone's value:
- Passport tax = the value band's concessional traveller amount
- CNIC tax = the value band's standard amount
- Saving = CNIC tax − passport tax
Example calculations
Example: for a high-end phone in the top value band, the passport route is noticeably cheaper than CNIC — often by tens of thousands of rupees. The calculator above shows the exact gap for your phone's value.
CNIC vs Passport PTA Tax in Pakistan
Choosing the right registration route can save real money, especially on flagship phones. If you're a recently arrived traveller, the passport route is usually best. See model-specific figures on the iPhone PTA tax calculator or the PTA Mobile Tax Calculators hub.