In Esfand 1404 (March 2026), as the fiscal year end approached, Iran Customs announced 11 urgent measures to speed up the clearance of goods and to manage the high volume of declarations. These measures are of direct importance to importers, clearance officers and logistics players.
Why were these measures announced?
The end of the fiscal year in Iran is usually accompanied by an increase in the clearance volume, a truck queue and pressure on customs. The goal of these 11 measures is the following:
- Accelerating the clearance process: reducing the dwell time of the goods in customs
- Preventing abandonment: managing the goods with a declaration on the eve of the new year
- Improving the order of priorities: focusing on the essential and more sensitive goods
The most important measures
Although the full details of these measures are available to the public, the most important axes include:
- Clearance of licensed goods with priority: permitted goods without the need for an additional check
- 24-hour processing at busy customs offices: increasing the working hours to reduce the queue
- Management of abandoned goods: informing the owners to clear them before the end of the year
- Accelerating the e-declarations: more use of the comprehensive customs affairs system
The effect of these measures on the clearance officers
Opportunities
- Faster clearance: if the documents are complete, the goods are cleared in less time
- Reduction of the storage cost: the shortening of the dwell time of the goods
Duties
- Completeness of the documents: urgent measures do not mean a shortcut in the review; a document shortfall still stops the process (documents needed for import and export)
- Respecting the deadlines: to avoid abandonment, do not postpone the declaration and the clearance to the last days
To learn about the full clearance process, read the customs clearance steps and how to fill the customs declaration.
FAQ
When were the 11 urgent customs measures announced?
In March 2026 (Esfand 1404), on the eve of the end of the fiscal year.
What is the purpose of these measures?
Accelerating the clearance, reducing the truck queue and preventing the abandonment of goods at the end of the year.
Do these measures cover all goods?
The priority is with the licensed goods with complete documents; the goods requiring more checks still follow the normal path.
What happens if my documents are incomplete?
Your goods are not a priority and may remain in customs until next year; complete the documents in advance.
Summary
The urgent customs measures at the end of the year are an opportunity for a faster clearance, provided that your documents are complete and on time. Careful planning, watching the customs notices and the support of a professional clearance officer is the key to a trouble-free clearance. Vira Farabar Logistics in Urmia provides complete customs clearance services; contact us.
