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PTA Mobile Tax Calculator Pakistan

Updated Sep 2026
The lowest C&F band differs for smartphones and feature phones.
The highest section 148 fixed amounts differ by condition.
The Tenth Schedule increases the section 148 amount by 100% for a non-ATL importer.
Use the customs-assessed value, not an unverified retail price.

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Versioned calculationFormula v1.1.0

Tax Year 2027Source-versionedFormula v1.1.0

What is estimated

A transparent planning total for mobile-device registration that calculates the section 148 component and accepts current official customs assessments.

Method

The fixed C&F bands in the consolidated ordinance are applied and doubled for non-ATL importers under the Tenth Schedule; customs duty, regulatory duty, sales tax and levy are not guessed from a handset name.

Important boundary

This is not a model-name price database and cannot replace the live customs valuation, exchange rate, tariff classification or DIRBS assessment.

Result actions
1
Enter the inputsAdd the values and choose the options required for this calculation.Required fields
2
Run the calculationValidate the inputs and apply the versioned method.Formula v1.1.0
3
Review the resultRead the answer together with its context and important boundary.Result + assumptions

Interpretation

is the modeled amount for the selected path.

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Method and test recordFormula v1.1.0
Recorded scope
Pakistan Tax Year 2027 / FY 2026-27 calculation and content review
Publisher
CalculatorGeek
Recorded review date
2026-09-20
Next source review
2027-06-30
Definition fixtures
2 configured scenarios
Published examples
2 shown below

Recorded method

Primary-law mapping, FBR rate-card comparison, boundary fixtures, definition validation, and responsive browser QA.

These records describe the published model and reference tests. A test-case count is not a certification of every possible input or an independent specialist review. Editorial policy

Known limitations

  • This is not a model-name price database and cannot replace the live customs valuation, exchange rate, tariff classification or DIRBS assessment.
  • This is an educational estimator, not an FBR assessment, tax return, legal opinion or professional tax advice.
  • Recheck the governing law, rates, and official guidance when the tax year or taxpayer facts change.

Method sources

Reference inputs and expected results

These published examples are separate from the configured definition fixtures and any additional automated assertions. Expected values use the stated output units; invalid inputs are intended to be rejected.

CaseInputsExpected result
ATL CBU smartphone USD 300{"section_148_tax":970,"total_registration_tax":970,"atl_multiplier":1}
Non-ATL CBU smartphone above USD 500{"section_148_tax":23000,"total_registration_tax":33000,"atl_multiplier":2}

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What this calculator covers

A transparent planning total for mobile-device registration that calculates the section 148 component and accepts current official customs assessments.

Period: Tax Year 2027 / FY 2026-27.

How the result is calculated

The fixed C&F bands in the consolidated ordinance are applied and doubled for non-ATL importers under the Tenth Schedule; customs duty, regulatory duty, sales tax and levy are not guessed from a handset name.

Worked check: An ATL CBU smartphone at USD 300 produces a PKR 970 section 148 component before other official assessments.

How to use the result

Use the total to audit an official assessment, then verify ATL and IMEI status and the final payable amount through DIRBS.

Important boundaries

This is not a model-name price database and cannot replace the live customs valuation, exchange rate, tariff classification or DIRBS assessment.

The calculator deliberately does not infer exemptions, undocumented facts, provincial liabilities, credits, minimum-tax interactions or professional conclusions that its inputs cannot establish.

Primary sources

Prepared from the official sources listed below. Source, calculation, content, and browser checks were completed on September 20, 2026. Recheck when the governing law changes or before Tax Year 2028.

Inputs, outputs and result meaning

Calculates planning total, section 148 mobile-phone amount, other official assessments entered, and aTL multiplier from device type, import condition, aTL status, and c&F value with visible method, validation, precision, and limitations.

Inputs

Device type
The lowest C&F band differs for smartphones and feature phones. Available choices are Smartphone and Feature phone.
Import condition
The highest section 148 fixed amounts differ by condition. Available choices are CBU device and CKD / SKD device.
ATL status
The Tenth Schedule increases the section 148 amount by 100% for a non-ATL importer. Available choices are Appears on ATL and Does not appear on ATL.
C&F value
Use the customs-assessed value, not an unverified retail price. Supported units include US dollars (USD). The field accepts large finite values; use a range meaningful for the real-world quantity.
Official customs-duty assessment
Supported units include Pakistani rupees (PKR). The field accepts large finite values; use a range meaningful for the real-world quantity.
Official regulatory-duty assessment
Supported units include Pakistani rupees (PKR). The field accepts large finite values; use a range meaningful for the real-world quantity.
Official sales-tax assessment
Supported units include Pakistani rupees (PKR). The field accepts large finite values; use a range meaningful for the real-world quantity.
Official mobile-handset levy
Supported units include Pakistani rupees (PKR). The field accepts large finite values; use a range meaningful for the real-world quantity.
Official federal-excise assessment
Supported units include Pakistani rupees (PKR). The field accepts large finite values; use a range meaningful for the real-world quantity.
Other official assessed amount
Supported units include Pakistani rupees (PKR). The field accepts large finite values; use a range meaningful for the real-world quantity.

Outputs

Planning total
This is the primary result. The visible value is displayed without decimal places.
Section 148 mobile-phone amount
The visible value is displayed without decimal places.
Other official assessments entered
The visible value is displayed without decimal places.
ATL multiplier
It is displayed in x. The visible value is displayed without decimal places.
C&F value
It is displayed in USD. The visible value uses up to 2 decimal places according to the output rule.

Calculate the section 148 fixed mobile-phone amount from C&F value and add only the official assessed components you enter. Keep the result label, unit, selected mode, and stated limitations together when sharing the answer.

Frequently asked questions

What does the PTA Mobile Tax Calculator Pakistan calculate?

A transparent planning total for mobile-device registration that calculates the section 148 component and accepts current official customs assessments.

Which inputs does the PTA Mobile Tax Calculator Pakistan use?

The calculation uses Device type, Import condition, ATL status, C&F value, Official customs-duty assessment. Use the units and ranges shown beside each field.

How should I interpret the result?

Read the primary value together with its classification, calculation steps, units, assumptions, and limitations. Do not use a rounded display value as if it were more precise than the source inputs.

What are the main limitations of the PTA Mobile Tax Calculator Pakistan?

This is not a model-name price database and cannot replace the live customs valuation, exchange rate, tariff classification or DIRBS assessment. This is an educational estimator, not an FBR assessment, tax return, legal opinion or professional tax advice.

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