Articles about customs formalities, documents, declarations, and cargo clearance at Iran's borders.
A complete introduction to the 2020 Incoterms rules; the meaning of EXW, FOB, CIF, FCA and other delivery conditions, how responsibility and cost are split between buyer and seller, and the effect on customs duties.
Read MoreA guide to the physical inspection process at customs; the reasons a shipment is selected for inspection, the inspection steps, the types of control and practical ways to reduce the risk and stop delays.
Read MoreFrom August 1, 2026, the import of auto parts from China requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in Chinese, certified by official documents. Read the details of this requirement and the practical points.
Read MoreIran Customs, on the eve of the end of the year 1404, announced 11 urgent measures to speed up the clearance of goods. Read the details of these measures and their effect on clearance officers and importers.
Read MoreThe eTIR system, or the electronic TIR carnet, digitalizes the road transit process. In 2026 its development has accelerated; read the details, the advantages and its effect on Iran's transit.
Read MoreA complete comparison of the Urmia and Bazargan customs trade routes; from location and capacity to clearance time and suitability for different types of goods.
Read MoreA complete introduction to the HS Code (customs tariff code); the structure of the code, how to find the correct code, and its role in calculating duties, permits and the fast clearance of goods.
Read MoreThe complete steps for getting a business card for import and export; from the required documents and the Chamber of Commerce membership to the annual renewal and its role at the customs.
Read MoreGetting to know the indirect and hidden costs of customs clearance; from warehousing and demurrage to the fees of the customs formalities and the cost of the stoppage of the consignment at the border.
Read MoreA practical guide to filling the customs declaration correctly; the key fields, the registration steps in the Iranian customs system and the most common mistakes that hold up the consignment at the border.
Read MoreAn examination of the key differences between the import and the export declaration at Urmia customs; from the required documents and the different fields to the registration steps in the customs system.
Read MoreA guide to the standard and health permits for export and import; the goods that are subject to them, the stages of obtaining them from the relevant authorities and the tips for preventing the return of the consignment.
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