Samsung Galaxy A3 PTA Tax in Pakistan 2026

Samsung Galaxy A3 PTA Tax in Pakistan 2026

Each Samsung Galaxy A3 variant has a distinct PTA tax rate based on its FBR-assessed customs value. This guide provides the exact registration cost for every available configuration.

Samsung Galaxy A3 PTA Tax Rates 2026

These figures are approximate. The exact duty depends on the value FBR assigns to your model and on the exchange rate, so check your amount on DIRBS with your IMEI before paying. Budget 2026-27 kept sales tax at 18% (25% for phones above $500). In September 2026 the regulatory duty on imported smartphones was cut by 20%, for example from Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 17,600 for phones above $500, so your final amount may be slightly lower than shown here.

Is Your Samsung Galaxy A3 PTA Registered?

Find out by dialing *#06# on your handset to retrieve the IMEI code. Navigate to dirbs.pta.gov.pk and enter this number. The system will display whether your Samsung Galaxy A3 is compliant, non-compliant, or requires registration. SMS option: send IMEI to 8484.

Step-by-Step Samsung Galaxy A3 PTA Registration

1. Note your 15-digit IMEI number by pressing *#06#
2. Visit the PTA DIRBS portal and sign up for a new account
3. Choose between CNIC-based or passport-based registration
4. Pay the applicable fee via Easypaisa, JazzCash, or any HBL/UBL/Meezan bank account
5. Registration is processed within 1-2 business days

Samsung Galaxy A3 Registration FAQ

Are there any additional charges beyond the PTA tax for Samsung Galaxy A3?

The PTA tax includes all applicable customs duties, regulatory levies, sales tax, and withholding tax. No separate charges apply unless using a third-party service.

Can I check Samsung Galaxy A3 PTA tax before buying?

Yes. If you have the IMEI number, you can check the exact duty on dirbs.pta.gov.pk before purchasing. Sellers should provide the IMEI upon request.

Will PTA tax rates change in the future?

Rates fluctuate with the USD-PKR exchange rate and FBR policy updates.