The PTA introduced a new tax adjustment on used mobile phones, especially big brands like Samsung, iPhone, and Google Pixel. This is because, with a high amount of tax charged on used mobile phones, buyers find them very exorbitant. However, with the introduction of a new PTA tax, the prices of used mobile phones have reduced, making them very affordable to consumers who are interested in buying quality products cheaply.
Boost in Market Demand and Competition
There should also be low taxation of used mobile devices to encourage more individuals to purchase used ones. This would encourage individuals to offer quality used mobile devices as their demand increases; hence, competition would be healthy for those interested in buying used mobile gadgets at affordable prices.
PTA Tax Rates for Used iPhones
| Mobile Model | Duty Value (USD) | Price in PKR (Approx) | Tax via Passport | Tax via CNIC |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | $460 | 128570 | 41960 | 50352 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | $390 | 109005 | 41960 | 50352 |
| iPhone 15 Plus | $320 | 89440 | 31640 | 37968 |
| iPhone 15 | $310 | 86645 | 31640 | 37968 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | $360 | 100620 | 41960 | 50352 |
| iPhone 14 Pro | $290 | 81055 | 31640 | 37968 |
| iPhone 14 | $210 | 58695 | 31640 | 37968 |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | $295 | 82452 | 31640 | 37968 |
| iPhone 13 Pro | $225 | 62887 | 31640 | 37968 |
| iPhone 13 | $170 | 47515 | 13000 | 15600 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | $215 | 60092 | 31640 | 37968 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | $155 | 43322 | 13000 | 15600 |
| iPhone 12 | $120 | 33540 | 13000 | 15600 |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | $145 | 40527 | 13000 | 15600 |
| iPhone 11 Pro | $125 | 34937 | 13000 | 15600 |
| iPhone 11 | $95 | 26552 | 4500 | 5400 |
| iPhone SE 3 | $73 | 20403 | 4500 | 5400 |
| iPhone XS Max | $95 | 26552 | 4500 | 5400 |
| iPhone XS | $66 | 18447 | 4500 | 5400 |
| iPhone XR | $76 | 21242 | 4500 | 5400 |
| iPhone X | $57 | 15931 | 4500 | 5400 |
| iPhone 8 Plus | $47 | 13136 | 4500 | 5400 |
| iPhone 8 | $38 | 10621 | 4500 | 5400 |
| iPhone 7 Plus | $26 | 7267 | 1500 | 1800 |
| iPhone 7 | $24 | 6708 | 1500 | 1800 |
| iPhone SE 2 | $25 | 6987 | 1500 | 1800 |
| iPhone SE | $25 | 6987 | 1500 | 1800 |
| Aquos R3 | $25 | 6987 | 1500 | 1800 |
PTA Tax Rates for Imported Samsung Phones
| Mobile Model | Duty Value (USD) | Price in PKR (Approx) | Tax via Passport | Tax via CNIC |
| Samsung S23 Ultra | 255 | 71273 | 31640 | 37968 |
| Samsung S23+ | 160 | 44720 | 13000 | 15600 |
| Samsung S23 | 140 | 39130 | 13000 | 15600 |
| Samsung S22 Ultra | 160 | 44720 | 13000 | 15600 |
| Samsung S22+ | 75 | 20963 | 4500 | 5400 |
| Samsung S22 | 80 | 22360 | 4500 | 5400 |
| Samsung S21+ | 69 | 19286 | 4500 | 5400 |
| Samsung S21 | 50 | 13975 | 4500 | 5400 |
| Samsung S20+ | 46 | 12857 | 4500 | 5400 |
| Samsung S20 | 41 | 11460 | 4500 | 5400 |
| Samsung Note 20 Ultra | 115 | 32143 | 13000 | 15600 |
| Samsung Note 20 | 59 | 16491 | 4500 | 5400 |
| Samsung Note 10 | 41 | 11460 | 4500 | 5400 |
| Samsung Note 9 | 25 | 6988 | 1500 | 1800 |
| Samsung S10+ | 25 | 6988 | 1500 | 1800 |
PTA Tax Rates for Used Google Pixel
| Mobile Model | Duty Value (USD) | Price in PKR (Approx) | Tax via Passport | Tax via CNIC |
| Pixel 9 Pro XL | 260 | 72670 | 31640 | 37968 |
| Pixel 9 Pro | 195 | 54502 | 13000 | 15600 |
| Pixel 9 | 150 | 41925 | 13000 | 15600 |
| Pixel 8 Pro | 188 | 52546 | 13000 | 15600 |
| Pixel 8a | 98 | 27391 | 4500 | 5400 |
| Pixel 7 Pro | 119 | 33260 | 13000 | 15600 |
| Pixel 7 | 59 | 16490 | 4500 | 5400 |
| Pixel 6 Pro | 55 | 15372 | 4500 | 5400 |
| Pixel 6 | 32 | 8944 | 4500 | 5400 |
| Pixel 6a | 28 | 7826 | 1500 | 1800 |
| Pixel 5 | 18 | 5031 | 1500 | 1800 |
| Pixel 5a 5G | 18 | 5031 | 1500 | 1800 |
Digital Inclusion and Economic Benefits
The lower prices of the used smartphones make digital access more affordable for a broader population. More people can get on the internet, online learning platforms, and digital services, which would help both education and communication and businesses alike. Lowering this PTA tax enables phones to become more affordable, nurturing economic activity and wider digital inclusion.
