Iran Islamic Republic operates the NTSW (National Trade Single Window) for customs declarations, administered by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). Due to international sanctions, Iran\'s trade finance and payment infrastructure is heavily restricted, making imports complex for international suppliers.

Iranian Customs

  • NTSW — Iran National Single Window for trade declarations
  • IRICA — Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration
  • Currency allocation required through Central Bank of Iran for import payments
  • Key ports: Imam Khomeini Port, Bandar Abbas, Shahid Rajaee

Iranian Import Duty

Import Duty: 0–100% plus additional charges. Commercial Benefit Fee. VAT: 9%. Many goods require Ministry approvals. Sanctions severely restrict ability to use USD or SWIFT for payment. Many importers use alternative payment channels and currencies (Rials, barter, regional currencies).

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International sanctions restrict USD payments and SWIFT access. Importers must navigate currency allocation from Iran's Central Bank, alternative payment methods, and compliance with both Iranian customs rules and foreign export control regulations.