Live animals

Export from Iran

Export Portal is the leading export/import portal connecting suppliers, manufacturers, exporters, wholesalers, buyers and importers on a worldwide level. Iranian suppliers/manufacturers/exporters can promote their products to get more inquiries on Exportportal.com. Importers/buyers can search and contact suppliers by category, country and keywords. As to buyers, interested in buying Iranian products, Exportportal is your best source for buying online High Quality Made in Iran Products from Global Iranian Exporters, Iranian Suppliers and Iranian Manufacturers.

Iran is a founding member of OPEC and the Organization of Gas Exporting Countries. Petroleum constitutes 80% of Iran's exports. The country is considered one of the leading exporters of dried fruit (such as Golden Raisins, Sultana Raisins, Pistachios, Kashmar Raisins, Iranian Dates, Date paste, Date Syrup and Figs.) Handmade Persian Carpet is the highest source of foreign exchange earnings as well. Handmade carpet production in the country goes back to the history, having cultural, artistic, and historical heritage attached to it. In rural places in Iran, nearly every woman knows how to make carpets as they learn this from their mothers and grow up with it.

Export Portal is one of the largest export/import directories where you can easily find and contact wholesalers from Iran, Iranian Distributors, Iranian Wholesale Suppliers, Iranian Exporters or Iranian Producers. All the products available on the site are classified into categories and sub-categories. This allows you to shop easily online for Persian Rugs, Iranian Nuts, Iranian Raisins, Iranian Pistachios, Iranian Dates, Iranian Ceramic Tiles and many other goods made in Iran.

Import to Iran

Export Portal is the fastest growing online marketplace that connects exporters, importers, suppliers, manufacturers, buyers across the globe for international trade, might it be retail trade or bulk imports and exports. It offers an efficient promotion tool to bridge the gap between manufacturers and importers, suppliers and buyers in more than 240 countries and territories.

The economy of Iran is a mixed and transition economy with a large public sector. It is dominated by oil and gas production. Iran's imports include cocoa beans, rice, gold, soybean meal and wheat. The top import partners of Iran are China, India, South Korea, Turkey and Ghana.

If you want to import to Iran safely and easily, Export Portal is your one stop destination. Our greatest commitment is to facilitate Iranian buyers and sellers to communicate and conduct trading activities anytime and anywhere in the world. Find quality Food Suppliers, Consumer Goods Manufacturers, Vehicle Exporters, Wholesalers of Electronic Products and of course a great array of products to import them easily and safely in Iran.

Check Out Export Portal: A Site That Lets You Export Live Animals
If you are looking to buy and export animals, then you came to the right place! Export Portal's Live Animals Department is an online marketplace for sellers and buyers of any livestock. We work to contribute to the live export industry, which brings many economic advantages and other benefits to countries that rely heavily on livestock imports. In fact, in just Australia alone, this industry contributes roughly $1.8 billion to the country's GDP each year. Moreover, it also ensures food security while helping people meet their protein needs as well.

Finding the Right Animal
We feature a wide range of pigs, cows, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits and hares, turkeys, bees, and fish for sale. An increasing number of American, Australian, German, South African, Argentinian, and Italian farmers and companies are advertising their livestock with Export Portal, portraying just how effective and helpful our site is.

To help customers make more informed purchasing decisions, our site lets users narrow down their searches by the age, breed, and sex of the animal. If you are feeling hesitant to shop on our site and want more detailed information, make sure to check out our seller ratings and reviews, which are written by our buyers and customers. We also collaborate with hundreds of trusted international shipping companies that arrange the transport of all kinds of animals and birds to any country in the world.

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Export Portal is an ideal site for everyone who is an avid online shopper. Our convenient options make it easy to find and buy whatever you are looking for. Our seller network from all over the world has everything you need, and our customer support team will make sure you can find it. Our wide assortment of products will be sure to provide you with the best shopping experience. Make sure to check out our site and items today!

Customs requirements of Iran

Iran Customs Contacts

Website: http://www.irica.gov.ir/ 

Email: p.r.irica@irica.org 

Address: Tehran, Emam Khomeyni St, Iran

Tel: +98 (21) 8850 1425

Fax: +98 (21) 82991

Iran is a country situated in Western Asia, bordered by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey and Iraq. The country is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Cooperation Organisation, World Customs Organization, the WTO (observer) and other international organizations.

Tariffs

Customs tariffs on imported goods vary from 10 to 25%, and are applied on a wide range of products as follows:

- chemical industry products, ordinary metals and relevant products, measurement instruments, medical equipments – 10%

- food industry, mining, raw production, leather industry, paper and wood, fabrics, mechanical machinery – 15%

- agricultural raw production, electric machinery - 25

- transportation vehicles and parts – 25-50%

- automotive vehicles - 100%

Importers will also have to pay a value added tax varying from 3 to 10%. 

Some goods may be subject to double taxation. 

However, there is a list of products exempt from customs duties:

• unprocessed agricultural products
• flour, bread, sugar, rice, milk cheese
• machinery
• livestock and animals
• feedstock and pesticides

Product certification, labeling and packaging

Licensing

Iran is a restricted country requiring exporter licensing. 

Health certificates are required the import of animals and animal products, food products and plants.

A halal certificate is required for all meat and poultry products.

Products such as live animals, raw animal products, medicines, biological substances, animal feed, hatching eggs require a veterinary certificate. 

Labeling 

There are special labeling requirements for pharmaceuticals, foodstuff sold in containers, beverages, mineral waters, syrups, juices and extracts, beauty supplies and accessories.

Labels, instructions and descriptions should preferably be indicated in Farsi (Persian).

Packing

The imported goods should be adequately packed and waterproofed. 

Port and consignee marks should be indicated on the packages. 

Packages should indicate gross weight in kilograms or metric tons.

Prohibited products: all kinds of drinks containing alcohol and pork meat.

Documents for import

• Commercial invoice (certified by a recognized chamber of commerce)
• Bill of lading
• Pro forma invoice
• Certificate of origin
• Import licenses/permits

Sources:

http://www.sidf.gov.sa/En/MediaCenter/ResearchandStudies/ExportInformationExportStudyKnowledgeBase/2004-ES-Labelling%20Marking%20and%20Packaging%20Regulations-Part1.pdf  

http://www.irantour.org/Iran/Customsbussines.html  

http://www.spring.gov.sg/archives/etac/documents/iran.pdf