Importing Products from Iran: Commercial and Logistics Considerations

Start with a complete purchase specification

A useful sourcing request identifies the exact product, grade or variety, processing form, quantity, packing, destination and required shipment date. For agricultural products, add the test reports and destination documents your importer requires.

Samples and laboratory results should be tied to an identified lot wherever the contract relies on them.

Confirm classification and destination requirements

Confirm the destination-country HS tariff line and import requirements with the importer or appointed customs broker before shipment. Rules can differ by product form, use and destination.

Goodarzi Trading can prepare standard commercial and export documentation, but the overseas importer remains responsible for confirming its local import eligibility, registration, permits, labelling and customs obligations.

Agree the commercial structure

The quotation and sales contract should clearly record:

• Product specification, inspection and acceptance method
• Price, currency and agreed payment method
• Incoterms 2020 rule and precise named place
• Packing, marking and document list
• Shipment window and agreed communication process

Plan transport around the product

High-value, low-volume saffron may suit air freight, while larger agricultural consignments may move by sea, road or multimodal transport. Dates may require cold-chain planning depending on variety and route.

Routing, banking and compliance availability can change. Confirm current arrangements for the specific buyer, product, destination and transaction before making a commitment.