Karachi customs update tax list for latest iPhone models

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, has revised customs values for 187 iPhone models, including the newly launched iPhone 16 series.

This update, issued under Valuation Ruling 1909 of 2025, aims to reflect international market trends more accurately.

The ruling applies to various iPhone models, including iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, and other versions.

The customs authority has also introduced depreciation on older models that have reached their End of Life (EOL), aligning valuations with current market conditions.

The revision was prompted by requests from Islamabad’s Customs Collectorate and several import stakeholders, who demanded updated values and inclusion of the iPhone 16 variants. The previous ruling had become outdated and failed to match real-time market prices.

To finalize the new rates, the Directorate conducted an in-depth review of 90 days’ import data, met with stakeholders, and assessed import documents under Sections 25 and 25A of the Customs Act, 1969.

The final ruling, presented across five pages, includes customs values for each of the 187 phone models, ensuring fair assessment of duties and taxes. This move aims to streamline imports and prevent under-invoicing of high-end mobile devices.

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