Iran Issues Directive to Facilitate Customs Procedures and Direct Cargo Movement

On 11 November 2026 (20 Aban 1405), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration issued an implementing directive on facilitating customs procedures and the direct movement of goods through entry and exit points. The directive covers exports, imports and transit, and emphasizes risk management and modern control tools at exit borders.

Issuance of the customs directive

According to Tasnim News Agency, the directive was issued pursuant to parts 3 and 4 of paragraph (a) of Article 57 of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan and a cabinet resolution. It seeks to streamline customs processes and adjust how certain formalities are handled at entry and exit points.

Measures affecting exports

The export section sets out provisions on the acceptance of export declarations, formalities at border customs offices and certain arrangements for specified provinces and free or special economic zones. It also emphasizes risk-based controls, modern equipment and smart systems at exit borders. Traders should check the exact requirements for their shipments against the official directive and the relevant customs office.

Import facilitation and conditions

The import section provides for the handling of certain discrepancies in declared information, including manufacturing year, value, country of origin and registration details, subject to applicable restrictions. Goods affecting human, animal or plant health remain subject to relevant health requirements and approvals.

Transit and goods classification

The transit section addresses facilitation for international transport operators and measures intended to reduce unnecessary delays. Tasnim also reports provisions on the timing of certain permits, the validity of animal and plant quarantine sampling permissions and the recognition of previous goods-classification decisions for specified periods. Application depends on the relevant customs procedure.

Inspection and sampling remain important

Streamlining customs formalities does not remove mandatory inspection or testing requirements. Appropriate verification of goods, representative sampling and reliable documentation can support the review of shipments. Acceptance of inspection or test reports remains subject to the rules of competent authorities.

Relevance to IGI services

International Commercial Goods Inspection Company (IGI) provides goods inspection, quantity and quality verification, sampling and laboratory-related services for import and export transactions. Within an agreed scope, these services can provide technical information to buyers and sellers. IGI is not a customs clearance authority and does not issue customs permits.

Conclusion

The newly issued customs directive introduces measures affecting certain export, import and transit procedures. Its practical impact on trading time and costs will depend on implementation, coordination among authorities and continued compliance with technical and legal controls.

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Source: Tasnim News Agency, 11 November 2026 — Original report (Persian)