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Enter your values, then click Calculate result.How this calculator helps
Use the declared mobile value to estimate registration duty for planning. Customs valuation and official DIRBS assessment remain authoritative, so the result is clearly presented as an estimate.
How PTA Mobile Tax and DIRBS Registration Work
Understand IMEI registration, device valuation and why unofficial PTA-tax estimates can differ from the PSID amount.
Read the complete guide →How to use it
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Find the device's declared or assessed USD value rather than guessing from a local resale listing.
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Enter the exchange rate and an estimated duty rate for planning.
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Use DIRBS to obtain the official PSID amount for the exact IMEI before paying.
Formula and methodology
Estimated duty uses value bands and registration method. Passport and CNIC assessments can differ and official valuation may not equal purchase price.
Uses editable value bands and registration method to provide a planning estimate. It cannot reproduce device-specific customs valuation or an official PSID.
Worked calculation example
Select passport or CNIC registration, enter the phone value in USD and the exchange rate, then review the estimated PKR range.
How to interpret your result
Use this only to reserve a likely registration budget; the official DIRBS assessment for the specific IMEI controls the payable amount.
Input guide
Use the customs-assessed or reliably documented device value where available.
Select the intended CNIC or passport registration route correctly.
Use a current exchange rate when converting a foreign value.
Scenario comparison
| Scenario | What it demonstrates |
|---|---|
| USD 150 phone | demonstrates a lower value-band estimate. |
| USD 500 phone | useful for a mainstream imported flagship comparison. |
| USD 1,000 phone | shows how a premium handset can create a large duty reserve. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming retail price always equals customs valuation.
- Using an old screenshot of tax bands.
- Buying a phone before verifying IMEI and registration status.
Generate or check the PSID through official DIRBS channels before relying on any estimate.
What can affect the result?
Customs valuation
The assessed value may differ from the amount shown on a shop receipt.
Registration route
Passport and CNIC treatment or eligibility can differ under official rules.
Device identity
Model, storage variant and IMEI status influence the official assessment.
Limits of this estimate
The calculator cannot query DIRBS, validate an IMEI or determine an official tax band; only the government assessment confirms payment.
Sources and review information
Frequently asked questions
Is the PTA tax estimator free?＋
Yes. SolvePilot tools are free, work in your browser, and require no account.
Does SolvePilot store my values?＋
No. Calculations run locally in your browser and the values you enter are not sent to a server.
Should I treat the result as an exact bill or quotation?＋
No. Results are informed estimates. Final charges can vary because of taxes, tariffs, lender terms, usage patterns, or provider rules.
How can I improve the accuracy?＋
Use recent values from your own bill, statement or institution, review every assumption, and confirm important results with the relevant official source.
Is this an official PTA result?＋
No. Only the official DIRBS/PSID assessment confirms the payable amount for a specific IMEI.