Iran Import Regulations

Shipping Details

• • Destination Ports: Bandar Abbas, Bushehr.
• • Shipping Time: 29–38 Days (RORO).
• • Vessel Schedule: Twice a month.
• • Shipping Line: Not specified.
• • Inspection: Not specified.

Import Rules & Regulations

• • Steering: Left-Hand Drive vehicles allowed.
• • Age Restriction: Maximum 3 years old.
• • Temporary Importation: Permitted mainly for foreigners or Iranian residents abroad.
• • Requires carnet de passage or triptique booklets, or a temporary admission license with deposit/bank bond at entry.
• • Vehicles must be re-exported within 3 months.
• • Iranian residents returning from abroad cannot permanently import used cars.
• • Licensing: Import requires a general license from the Ministry of Commerce and approval from the relevant Ministry.
• • Non-Tariff Barriers: Finished products competing with local production may face restrictions.

Duties, Taxes & Fees

• • Custom Duties: Around 30% of CIF value on average (can vary 0–100%).
• • Other Taxes: Additional taxes may apply depending on the product classification.
• • Strategic Goods: Some items like capital goods, spare parts, medicines may have reduced or zero duties.

Documentation Required

• • Permit from the Ministry of Commerce.
• • Bill of Lading.
• • Original Certificate of Title and Registration.
• • Original Commercial/Purchase Invoice.
• • Proof of Insurance.