These days, many Iranians are trying to export the goods produced in Iran abroad. In the meantime, many people who are active in research, try to import the equipment and materials they use from abroad. In the meantime, Iranian customs must prevent the smuggling of goods inside and outside the country by examining and analyzing each of these activities. Therefore, if you, as a businessman, intend to export your products abroad, you should be aware that customs laws will apply to you as well. You can prevent the smuggling of goods and the waste of national funds and the destruction of the country’s currency by using customs laws.
What are the customs laws of Iran?
In general, any person who intends to export or import a product inside Iran must have all his activities registered in the Iranian Customs Organization. Therefore, this large and important organization intends to prevent some of the smuggling that is carried out in the country and abroad by passing some laws. Below we explain some customs rules.
- Storage of goods
- Collection of customs revenues
- Ensuring the proper implementation of commercial laws
- Monitoring the implementation of laws related to the export of goods
- Monitoring the implementation of laws related to goods transit
- Supervision of permits for the entry of goods into the country
- Supervision of goods unloading services
What are the customs rules about passenger baggage?
In general, the customs of Iran and the customs of any country, when foreign travelers leave that country, must have a load according to the customs of that country. Therefore, foreign travelers should familiarize themselves with the amount of cargo they can take out of that country. Generally, foreign travelers carry two types of luggage when they leave a country. The personal belongings of the traveler and the goods he bought with him can all be counted as his baggage when leaving the country. Therefore, the personal belongings of passengers cannot have the aspect of commercial goods. Because at the discretion of the customs, every product that has a commercial aspect must have a commercial card.
dried fruit
Some foreign travelers carry Iranian dry fruits with them when leaving the country. Therefore, Iranian customs has announced the amount of virtual cargo that passengers are allowed to carry with them. In general, the export of dry fruits from Iran does not have a commercial aspect, and there is no need to obtain a commercial card. Therefore, travelers can buy and export 10 kg of pistachios and 100 grams of saffron from Iran per person. Therefore, if these amounts are added, the passengers are obliged to pay the additional air transportation fee to the Iranian customs.
Carpets and rugs
Foreign travelers are very interested in buying and selling carpets and rugs. Therefore, the customs of Iran has approved rules for foreign travelers to export this famous and well-known product. Meanwhile, each passenger can take 20 square meters of Iranian carpets and rugs out of Iran. Meanwhile, the only thing that exists is that the departure of Iran carpets, which have a historical aspect, is not allowed.
Foreign currency
To exchange currency, the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran allows cash withdrawals of up to $5,000 or its equivalent in other currencies for each passenger.
Gold and silver
Passengers can take a maximum of 150 grams of their personal gold out of Iran. Some travelers intend to take souvenirs for their family by buying silver handicrafts, so you can take up to 2 kg of these types of dishes out of the country.
In general, works of art, antiques, and weapons and ammunition are among the items that none of the travelers can take out of the country.
What are the customs rules of special economic zones?
Special economic zones have been created to carry out certain activities. Therefore, you can create a comprehensive plan, type and permitted activity and physical plans of special economic zones by determining the scope. In general, those who operate in these areas are exempted from paying any usual taxes in the country. In general, all activities based on the import and export of goods, with abroad in these areas, are exempted from customs duties, commercial interest and all existing taxes. In general, the goods that are imported into the country for use and consumption are among the internal transfers to the country.
What are the customs rules of free zones?
Goods that enter free zones from abroad to other parts of the country and free trade zones. If these goods and products in the field of materials are the desired tools for building a production unit or infrastructure services, they are exempted from paying port and airport duties according to the judgment of the regional organization. But for these goods, a service fee is charged. Machines and raw materials of factories and productions are exempted from paying port and airport duties in case of import and export. But these goods are subject to service fees. Export and departure of goods from free zones is allowed.
What are the customs rules of passenger goods?
Incoming travelers who intend to enter Iran should know which goods and products they can bring into Iran. In the meantime, we intend to fully explain to you the customs rules of passenger goods.
1- In general, Iranian and foreign travelers who intend to enter Iran should know that they do not need to pay entry fees if the goods brought are non-commercial.
2- In general, it is not necessary to pay customs duties and commercial interest for the passenger’s personal belongings if they are non-commercial.
3-Entry of currency into Iran is unobstructed for domestic travelers to any extent. After entering Iran, domestic travelers must submit a foreign exchange statement to National Bank branches and receive their statement and certificate from the bank.
4-The entry of gold and jewelry with passengers is permitted to the extent that it is used by them. Therefore, in case of additional gold and jewelry, permission must be obtained from the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran before entering Iran.
Prohibited items for export and import
In general, Iran has banned the import of goods and the export of some products inside and outside the country. Therefore, domestic travelers and foreign travelers should be familiar with these things, so that they do not have any problems when entering and leaving Iran. In general, Iranian customs prevents the entry and exit of unethical goods into and out of the country by monitoring and checking the goods moved by domestic and foreign travelers.
- Drugs
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gambling tools and equipment
- Images that do not match the standards of Islam.
- All types of weapons, both cold and hot
- Any type of writing that is not compatible with religion, Islam and Islamic values.
Analysis of customs law
In general, those who intend to operate as producers and exporters in the country should be familiar with the terms related to customs laws. Therefore, you can easily get familiar with customs laws by learning some terms. In general, it is mandatory to know these concepts and items in the customs circular of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Product declaration
The declarant must make an oral or written statement about the customs procedure of his goods or provide information about the implementation of customs regulations based on the provisions of the Customs Law.
Declarer
A declarant is a person who submits a declaration of goods to this organization based on the regulations of customs affairs.
Customs places
In general, warehouses, docks, airports, wharves, railway stations are areas under the supervision and management of Iranian customs. These spaces are for keeping and storing goods in order to carry out customs activities. Therefore, there are customs warehouses, special warehouses and public cold storages in these spaces. Registration of goods orders for purchased foreign goods is done in the system of the Ministry of Commerce.
What does Iran’s customs circular include?
In general, there are rules in the new customs circular that people who intend to enter or leave the country, should be aware of this circular and proceed with their activities. In the meantime, the customs permit is another important law that must be taken into account. Customs permit is one of the things that can help people in goods clearance. Some passengers need a bill of lading to clear their goods from customs. Customs permit is one of the ways that helps to speed up the clearance of your goods. Using a customs label can help you clear your goods from customs within a few hours. In simpler terms, using a customs label can help clear your cargo quickly from customs.
These days, many people are trying to help the export and import of the country by using activities. In the meantime, the Iranian Customs Organization is trying to prevent the smuggling of goods inside and outside the country by passing new laws. Therefore, you can easily export and import your products and goods abroad by knowing the laws related to customs affairs. Meanwhile, people who enter and leave Iran as domestic and foreign travelers must also be naturalized according to the country’s customs laws. In the meantime, passengers can carry some goods with them, among which the goods that do not conflict with the laws of Iran can be easily moved. Therefore, if the quantity and amount of cargo carried by you is more than the specified amount, you are obliged to pay the cost of the cargo to the customs of Iran and the country of origin.