Estimate PTA DIRBS registration tax for Apple iPhone 15 brought into Pakistan — passport vs CNIC planning comparison.
Default planning C&F: $799 (128GB base estimate) · FX assumption: 280 PKR/USD · Last reviewed 2026-07-17
Passport (reported)*
Rs 111,000
CNIC (reported)*
Rs 134,750
Passport saving
Rs 23,750
*Reported per-model PTA payable under separate FBR iPhone valuation rulings — not a live PTA quote. PTA tax is based on declared device value, not IMEI digits; IMEI only identifies the handset on DIRBS. Verify the exact PSID on DIRBS.
iPhones are assessed under separate FBR valuation rulings, so real PTA payable is much higher than the generic value-band slab. Figures reported from FBR iPhone valuation tables — confirm the exact PSID on DIRBS.
iPhone 15 remains a common travel-import handset. Use a realistic C&F/invoice value close to your purchase price, convert to PKR, then compare passport-style vs CNIC-style estimate bands before you land.
Use the estimator to stress-test different invoice values and exchange rates, then complete registration only through official PTA channels. For commercial shipments, use a licensed customs workflow instead of personal DIRBS assumptions.
PTA tax is charged on the device's declared C&F value (not on IMEI digits or model name). IMEI is only used to check/register the device on DIRBS.
Model guide: /pta-tax/iphone-15
Unregistered devices can be blocked on local networks after the PTA grace period. Pay and register only through official PTA channels. Browse all model guides on PTA Tax Hub.