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New PTA Taxes for iPhone X, XR, XS, and XS Max (Nov 2022)
Updated PTA Taxes for iPhone X, iPhone XR, XS & XS Max Series (All variants)

Smartphone lovers in all corners of the world show eagerness to use the ‘iPhone’ because of the class and performance it offers. However, in countries like Pakistan, purchasing a new iPhone is difficult. This is because the national telecom regulator, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, has lately increased smartphone import taxes. Many experts attribute it to the declining rupee and limited State Bank reserves. Currently, the government intends to restrict imports in order to stabilize the economy. This is a step in the right way for retailers that import phones in bulk, but we do not feel it is fair for the average user who imports phones for personal use. This article is drafted to inform users regarding the updated taxes for the iPhone X series.

As you can clearly see, importing the iPhone X series will cost you a whopping PKR 70k to PKR 120k in taxes. It is pertinent to mention here that the phone is around 5 years old and tax raises the overall price of the phone, which then becomes difficult to purchase. Therefore, we urge our national telecom regulator to exclude or cut taxes on personal smartphone imports.

Moreover, you can use our PTA Tax Calculator if you have any questions regarding these taxes or if you want to determine the PTA tax on any other smartphone.