“PTA taxes” for importing older and used mobile phones in Pakistan have increased for a few brands, including Samsung, OnePlus, Apple, and Google. This is due to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) increasing the customs value used to determine import taxes on these phones.
We at ProPakistani have calculated the newly increased PTA taxes charged on the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. Below is a comparison between the old taxes updated in January 2026 and today.
| Model | Old Tax on CNIC (January 2026) | Old Tax on Passport (January 2026) | New Tax on CNIC (April 2026) | New Tax on Passport (April 2026) |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Rs. 19,200 | Rs. 17,240 | Rs. 29,100 | Rs. 26,600 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Rs. 20,200 | Rs. 18,200 | Rs. 29,570 | Rs. 27,100 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Rs. 29,300 | Rs. 26,850 | Rs. 31,830 | Rs. 29,370 |
These figures were calculated based on the following custom values.
| Model | Old Custom Value (January 2026) | New Custom Value (April 2026) |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | $140 | $250 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23+ | $160 | $260 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | $255 | $305 |
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