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  • Mobile phone import climbs up by 79.46% in seven months

    Mobile phone import climbs up by 79.46% in seven months

    KARACHI: The import of mobile phones has surged by 79.46 percent during first seven months (July – January) of current fiscal year owing to reduction in tax rate by the government to promote digital economy.

    The import of mobile phones increased to $760.58 million during first seven months of current fiscal year as compared with $423.82 million in the corresponding months of the last fiscal year, according to import data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

    The government announced Tax Laws (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 on December 28, 2019 through presidential order.

    Prior to the promulgation of the Tax Laws (Second Amendment) Ordinance,2019 the rate of withholding income tax on the import of mobile phones was Rs.730 in case of a mobile phones having value exceeding 30 UD dollars and up to 100 US Dollars.

    In order to complement the efforts of the government towards promotion of financial inclusion, e-commerce etc, income tax at the import stage in respect of mobile phones having value exceeding 30US dollars and up to 100US dollars has been reduced from Rs.730 to Rs.100 per mobile phone.

  • Import of mobile phones surges by 106% to Rs96.33 billion in first half

    Import of mobile phones surges by 106% to Rs96.33 billion in first half

    KARACHI: Pakistan has imported mobile phones worth Rs96.33 billion, showing an increase of 106 percent during first half (July – December) of 2019/2020.

    According to data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the import of mobile phones increased to Rs96.33 billion during first half of current fiscal year as compared with Rs46.82 billion in the same period of the last fiscal year.

    The rise in imported mobile phones was due to sharp decline in Pak Rupee during the period.

    According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) the exchange rate in December 2019 was Rs154.92 to the dollar as against the exchange rate of Rs138.47 in December 2018.

    In terms of US dollar the growth in imported mobile phones is still significant. The country spent $616.14 million during first half of current fiscal year as compared with $364.04 million in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year, showing growth of 69 percent.

    Despite this growth, the government reduced withholding income tax and sales tax on imported mobile phone.

    Through Tax Laws (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 the government reduced sales tax and withholding income tax on import of mobile phones. The FBR attributed the reduction to promote digital economy in the country.

  • Committee working on providing protection to smart phone manufacturers: FBR

    Committee working on providing protection to smart phone manufacturers: FBR

    In a significant move towards fostering the digital landscape and supporting local smartphone manufacturing, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Thursday a drastic reduction in taxes on imported smartphones.

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  • Tax Amendment Ordinance: revised sales tax rates on imported mobile phones

    Tax Amendment Ordinance: revised sales tax rates on imported mobile phones

    ISLAMABAD: The government has massively reduced sales tax on imported mobile phone valuing up to $100 to Rs200 from Rs1,320 through amendment to Sales Tax Act, 1990 through Tax Laws (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2019.

    The FBR notified the revised rates of sales tax on imported mobile phones. The amendment has been made to Ninth Schedule of the Sales Tax Act, 1990.

    The updated NINTH SCHEDULE of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 to prescribe sales tax rates on mobile phones.

    The Table:

    S.No.Description/ Specification of goodsSales Tax on import or local supplySales tax chargeable at the time of registration (IMEI number by CMOs)Sales tax on supply (payable at the time of supply by CMOs)
    1.Subscriber Identification

     

    Module (SIM) Cards

    		  Rs250
    2Cellular mobile phones or satellite phones to be charged on the basis of import value per set, or equivalent value in rupees in case of supply by the manufacturer, at the rate as indicated against each category:–

     

     

    		   
     A. Not exceeding US$ 30

     

     

    		Rs130Rs130 
     B. Exceeding US$ 30 but not exceeding US$ 100Rs200Rs200 
     C. Exceeding US$ 100 but not exceeding US$ 200Rs1,680Rs1,680 
     D. Exceeding US$ 200 but not exceeding US$ 350Rs1,740Rs1,740 
     E. Exceeding US$ 350 but not exceeding US$ 500Rs5,400Rs5,400 
     F. Exceeding US$ 500Rs9,270Rs9,270 

    LIABILITY, PROCEDURE AND CONDITIONS

    (i) In case of the goods specified against S.No 1of the Table, the liability to charge, collect and pay tax shall be on the Cellular Mobile Operator (CMO) at the time of supply. In case of the goods specified against S.No 2, the liability to pay sales tax at the time of import shall be on the importer, and the liability to charge, collect and pay sales tax payable on supplies shall be on the Cellular Mobile Operator at the time of registering International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number in his system.

    (ii) The Cellular Mobile Operators shall, if not already registered, obtain registration under the Sales Tax Act, 1990.

    (iii) No IMEI shall be registered in his system by a Cellular mobile Operator without charging and collecting the sales tax as specified in the Table.
    (iv) The Cellular Mobile Operator shall deposit the sales tax so collected through his monthly tax return in the manner prescribed in section 26 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, and rules made thereunder.

    (v) The Cellular Mobile Operator shall maintain proper records of all IMEI numbers registered for a period of six years, and such records shall be produced for inspection, audit or verification, as and when required, by an authorized officer of Inland Revenue.

    (vi) The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority shall provide data regarding IMEI numbers registered with other Cellular Mobile Operators to prevent double taxation on the same IMEI number in case of switching by a subscriber from one operator to another, and to provide data regarding registration of IMEI numbers to the Board on monthly basis.

    (via) The sales tax as indicated in column (3) of the Table above shall be paid by the importer, in case of imports and by the manufacturer, in case of locally manufactured cellular mobile phones.

    (vii) No adjustment of input tax shall be admissible to the Cellular Mobile Operator or any purchaser of cellular mobile phone against the sales tax charged and paid in terms of this Schedule.

    (viii) The tax specified in column (4) of the Table shall be charged, collected and paid with effect from such date as may be specified by the Board and the sales tax specified in column(3) shall stand withdrawn from the date so specified.

    The FBR said that notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the levy, collection and payment of sales tax under Notification No. S.R.O. 460(I)/2013, dated the 30th May, 2013, shall be deemed to always have been lawfully and validly, levied, collected and paid.

  • Customs announces auction of mobile phones in huge quantity

    Customs announces auction of mobile phones in huge quantity

    ISLAMABAD: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Islamabad has announced auction of huge quantity of mobile phones to be held on December 24, 2019 at the state warehouse of the collectorate.

    Following is the list of mobile phones to be presented for auction by the collectorate:

    01. Q-Mobile Model K-650: 600 pieces

    02. Nokia 1202: 20 pieces

    03. Nokia 101: 20 pieces

    04. Nokia 105: 30 pieces

    05. Nokia 1280: 29 pieces

    06. Nokia 1616: 17 pieces

    07. Nokia 108: 40 pieces

    08. Nokia 3310: 50 pieces

    09. Vego Tel Classis I-10: 70 pieces

    10. Super Jamboo 1700: 49 pieces

    11. Vego Tel I 650: 20 pieces

    12. Kechadda K 116 Plus: 10 pieces

    13. Q-Mobile IE 4: 70 pieces

    14. Q-Mobile SP 3000 PRO: 50 pieces

    15. Q-Mobile Power 500 Music: 39 pieces

    16. Q-Mobile XL 100 Music: 13 pieces

    17. X-100 (i): 40 pieces

    18. Max X-7: 20 pieces

    19. KV-K2: 17 pieces

    20. KV-K400: 01 piece

    21. KV-K300: 01 piece

    22. KV-K200: 01 piece

    23. Mobile Phones: 25 pieces

    24. Q E-4: 50 pieces

    25. Q X-5300: 23 pieces

    26. Q Super Star Music: 22 pieces

    27. Q J-55: 03 pieces

    28. Q K-180: 44 pieces

    29. Q Super Star Power: 25 pieces

    30. Q Power 9: 22 pieces

    31. Q XL-8: 13 pieces

    32. Q Canodro I: 24 pieces

    33. Q Power 2000: 236 pieces

    34. Q J-2000: 20 pieces

    35. Q Power Pro: 20 pieces

    36. Q 3310: 14 pieces

    37. China Cromax: 14 pieces

    38. Q S P2000: 150 pieces

    39. Rivo R-800: 135 pieces

    40. Vigo Tel: 200 pieces

    41. Q Gold Pro: 50 pieces

    42. Voice V-60: 100 pieces

    43. Q-S P2000: 150 pieces

    44. Rivo R-800: 135 pieces

    45. Vigo Tel: 200 pieces

    46. Q Gold Pro: 50 pieces

    47. Voice V-60: 100 pieces

    48. Mobile Phones assorted make and model: 2,592 pieces

    49. Q-Mobile Q-3330: 315 pieces

    50. Q-Mobile CS-3: 155 pieces

    51. Q-Mobile I-Stone X-20: 08 pieces

    52. Q-Mobile K-180: 1220 pieces

    53. Q-Mobile Hero Power: 648 pieces

    54. Q-Mobile E-1000 P: 838 pieces

    55. Q-Mobile E4: 753 pieces

    56. Q-Mobile 4000 PRO: 348 pieces

    57. Q-Mobile LI Classic: 498 pieces

    58. Sony Sov 33: 30 pieces

  • Mobile phone imports sharply increase by 86 percent to Rs61 billion in four months

    Mobile phone imports sharply increase by 86 percent to Rs61 billion in four months

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan – the country endeavoring to reduce import bill to control external sector challenges – has imported mobile phones amounting Rs61 billion, during first four months (July – October) 2019/2020 which is 86 percent higher than corresponding period of last fiscal year.

    The mobile phone import was Rs61 billion during first four months of current fiscal year as compared with Rs32.7 billion in the corresponding months of the last fiscal year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said on Tuesday.

    The unprecedented growth in mobile phone can be attributed to significant decline in rupee value during the last year.

    However, in dollar terms the import remained higher by 49 percent. The country spends $388 million on import of mobile phones during July – October 2019/2020 as compared with $260.41 million in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

    Sources in Pakistan Customs said that the phenomenal increase in mobile phones was due to anti-smuggling measures taken by the government.

    They said that now a mobile phone would have active network only when it was verified through a system introduced by Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA).

    The sources said that mobile devices are required to verify their IMEI through phone registration system of the PTA otherwise such phones would not have connections of existing cellular networks in the country.

    The source said that in the past a huge number of mobile phones were brought in the country without paying duty and taxes. But now those mobile that were not offered for registration would not be activated.

    The import of mobile phone witnessed even sharp increase in October 2019 to $118.65 million as compared with $61.19 million in the same month of the last year. Similarly, in terms of rupee the import registered 132 percent to Rs18.5 billion in October 2019 as compared with Rs7.98 billion in the same month of the last year.

  • Pakistan spends Rs42.4 billion for import of mobile phones in three months

    Pakistan spends Rs42.4 billion for import of mobile phones in three months

    KARACHI: Pakistani nationals have spent Rs42.4 billion for import of mobile phones in three months despite challenging economic conditions.

    The import of mobile phones registered 71.5 percent growth to Rs42.4 billion during first quarter (July – September) of fiscal year 2019/2020 as compared with Rs24.72 billion in the corresponding period of the last year, official statistics revealed.

    It is interesting to note that the surge in import of mobile phones has been witnessed when the economy is facing challenges and imports of other things are on declining trend.

    Sources in Pakistan Customs said that the substantial increase in mobile phones was due to anti-smuggling measures taken by the government.

    They said that now a mobile phone would have active network only when it was verified through a system introduced by Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA).

    The sources said that mobile devices are required to verify their IMEI through phone registration system of the PTA otherwise such phones would not have connections of existing cellular networks in the country.

    The source said that in the past a huge number of mobile phones were brought in the country without paying duty and taxes. But now those mobile that were not offered for registration would not be activated.

    The sources further attributed the sharp increase in value to massive decline in rupee value.

    In dollar term the import of mobile phones posted 35 percent increase to $269 million during first quarter of current fiscal year as compared with $199 million in the same period of the last fiscal year.

    The import of mobile phones in September 2019 witnessed even more sharp increase of 69 percent in dollar term and 113 percent in Pak Rupee term.

    In term of Rupees the country imported mobile phones worth Rs16.48 billion in September 2019 as compared with Rs7.73 billion in the same month of the last year.

  • FBR updates sales tax rates on mobile phones on import, local supply

    FBR updates sales tax rates on mobile phones on import, local supply

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated sales tax rates on import or local supply of mobile phones to be applicable for Tax Year 2020 (July 01, 2019 to June 30, 2020).

    The FBR issued Sales Tax Act, 1990 updated up to June 30, 2019 incorporating changes brought through Finance Act, 2019.

    The FBR updated NINTH SCHEDULE of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 to prescribe sales tax rates on mobile phones.

    The Table:

    S.No.Description/ Specification of goodsSales Tax on import or local supplySales tax chargeable at the time of registration (IMEI number by CMOs)Sales tax on supply (payable at the time of supply by CMOs)
    1.Subscriber Identification

     

    Module (SIM) Cards

    		  Rs250
    2Cellular mobile phones or satellite phones to be charged on the basis of import value per set, or equivalent value in rupees in case of supply by the manufacturer, at the rate as indicated against each category:–

     

     

    		   
     A. Not exceeding US$ 30

     

     

    		Rs135Rs135 
     B. Exceeding US$ 30 but not exceeding US$ 100Rs1,320Rs1,320 
     C. Exceeding US$ 100 but not exceeding US$ 200Rs1,680Rs1,680 
     D. Exceeding US$ 200 but not exceeding US$ 350Rs1,740Rs1,740 
     E. Exceeding US$ 350 but not exceeding US$ 500Rs5,400Rs5,400 
     F. Exceeding US$ 500Rs9,270Rs9,270 

    LIABILITY, PROCEDURE AND CONDITIONS

    (i) In case of the goods specified against S.No 1of the Table, the liability to charge, collect and pay tax shall be on the Cellular Mobile Operator (CMO) at the time of supply. In case of the goods specified against S.No 2, the liability to pay sales tax at the time of import shall be on the importer, and the liability to charge, collect and pay sales tax payable on supplies shall be on the Cellular Mobile Operator at the time of registering International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number in his system.

    (ii) The Cellular Mobile Operators shall, if not already registered, obtain registration under the Sales Tax Act, 1990.

    (iii) No IMEI shall be registered in his system by a Cellular mobile Operator without charging and collecting the sales tax as specified in the Table.
    (iv) The Cellular Mobile Operator shall deposit the sales tax so collected through his monthly tax return in the manner prescribed in section 26 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, and rules made thereunder.

    (v) The Cellular Mobile Operator shall maintain proper records of all IMEI numbers registered for a period of six years, and such records shall be produced for inspection, audit or verification, as and when required, by an authorized officer of Inland Revenue.

    (vi) The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority shall provide data regarding IMEI numbers registered with other Cellular Mobile Operators to prevent double taxation on the same IMEI number in case of switching by a subscriber from one operator to another, and to provide data regarding registration of IMEI numbers to the Board on monthly basis.

    (via) The sales tax as indicated in column (3) of the Table above shall be paid by the importer, in case of imports and by the manufacturer, in case of locally manufactured cellular mobile phones.

    (vii) No adjustment of input tax shall be admissible to the Cellular Mobile Operator or any purchaser of cellular mobile phone against the sales tax charged and paid in terms of this Schedule.

    (viii) The tax specified in column (4) of the Table shall be charged, collected and paid with effect from such date as may be specified by the Board and the sales tax specified in column(3) shall stand withdrawn from the date so specified.

    The FBR said that notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the levy, collection and payment of sales tax under Notification No. S.R.O. 460(I)/2013, dated the 30th May, 2013, shall be deemed to always have been lawfully and validly, levied, collected and paid.

  • Peshawar customs announces auction of confiscated mobile phones on Sept 27

    Peshawar customs announces auction of confiscated mobile phones on Sept 27

    ISLAMABAD: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Peshawar has announced public auction of confiscated mobile phones to be held on September 27, 2019 at State Warehouse.

    Following mobile phones will be offered for the auction:

    01. 55 pieces of SAMSUNG GALAXY CORE 2 DUOS (22 pieces) and SAMSUNG GALAXY J1 (33 pieces)

    02. 53 pieces SAMSUNG GALAXY J1 (23pieces) and SAMSUNG GALAXY CORE 2 DUOS (30 pieces).

    03. 1987 pieces of Q 3310 Mini Mobile Phones.

    04. 8 pieces of Q Mobile D4 Phone.

    05. 45 pieces of SAMSUNG MOBILE PHONE (J56SM-J510-F/DS).

    06. 800 pieces of Voice Mobile Phone V-105 (580 pieces), V-840 (60 pieces) and V-2426 (160 pieces).

    07. Total 04 pieces of NOKIA (107) Mobile Phone (02 pieces), G Five (Model 1226)=01-No & Q Mobile (H50) =01-No.

    08. Total 174 pieces of Q MOBILE (L9)

    09. 14 pieces of Q MOBILE Phone (L7).

    10. 06 pieces of Q MOBILE Phone XL3000 =01-No & Q Mbile E2000 PARTY=05-Nos.

    11. Total 481 pieces of Nokia 1134 Mobile Phones =119-Nos, 1110 116-Nos, 1035 80-Nos, 944 45-Nos, 1136 62-Nos & 1133 59-Nos.

    12. 05 pieces of Samsung Galaxy Alpha Mobile Phones =04-Nos and IPhone GSM=01-No.

    13. 05 pieces of Q Mobile K-180.

    14. 22 pieces of Samsung G570F =18-Nos, Samsung G610F 01-No, Samsung G313 01-No Motorolla XT1030 01-No & HTC X200 01-No.

    15. 02 pieces of Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G580 F Mobile Phones.

    16. Total 117 pieces of Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos SM-G355H =112-Nos, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 01-No, Samsung Iphone =01 No, Samsung Galaxy Tab 5 02-Nos & Tab 4 01-No.

    17. 99 pieces of Q Mobile Commando 1.

    18. 64 pieces of Samsung Galaxy J5 23-Nos Galaxy J2 25-Nos & Samsung A3 (6) 16-Nos.

    19. 26 pieces of Nokia N1 616 Mobile Phone =01-No, Nokia N106 21-Nos, Nokia N1280 01-No & Nokia N1202 03-Nos.

  • Pakistan imports mobile phones worth Rs26 billion; up 52.4pc in July – August

    Pakistan imports mobile phones worth Rs26 billion; up 52.4pc in July – August

    KARACHI: Pakistan has imported mobile phones worth Rs26 billion during first two months of current fiscal year, which is 52.4 percent higher when compared with Rs16.98 billion in the same period of the last fiscal year.

    The higher import of mobile phones can be attributed to massive depreciation of Pak Rupee during the comparative year and deterrence created against smuggled mobile phones.

    According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) that rupee value converted into US Dollar on average monthly exchange rate provided by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

    The PBS said that the exchange rate for import value has been applied as: August 2019 (1$=RS.158.077024 ), July 2019 (1$=Rs.158.829694) and August 2018 (1$=Rs.123.789583).

    On the other hand the mandatory registration through system introduced by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) also discouraged the influx of smuggle phones and resulted in high number of clearance through legal channels.

    The PBS said that in terms of dollar the import of mobile phones registered 19.4 percent growth during the period under review.

    The import of mobile phones was $163.484 million during July – August 2019 as compared with $136.91 million in the corresponding period of the last year.

    The country imported mobile phones worth Rs13.47 billion in the month of August 2019, which is 61 percent higher when compared with Rs8.37 billion in the same month of last year.

    The latest figures of August 2019 are also 8.38 percent higher when compared with Rs12.43 billion in July 2019.

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