Kish Free Zone of Iran

Clearance of goods from Kish Free Zone is one of the important issues that is of great importance for merchants and traders. Kish Free Zone is one of the economic free zones in Iran. This region has special rules and regulations for importing and exporting goods. This is very important in international trade and allows businesses to import their goods easily and at a lower cost. Clearance of goods from the Kish Free Zone means completing the steps required to import or export goods from this zone. These steps include performing customs duties, paying taxes and duties, and other processes related to international trade. In the following, we will learn more about the legal procedure of clearance of goods from this area.

Customs regulations for goods clearance from Kish customs

Import and clearance of goods from Kish free zone has its own rules. Kish is one of the southern provinces of our country, which has become one of the free trade zones due to its proximity to the Persian Gulf. Due to its strategic location, this island acts as one of the most important shopping centers. Clearance of goods from this area is not possible for both tourists and businessmen without paying customs duties. As mentioned before, customs regulations are slightly different in Kish. To ensure a smooth clearance process at Kish customs, it is necessary to know these regulations.

Generally, merchants or travelers who enter the island from other countries are exempted from paying duties for goods over $160. But a permit is required to import clothes from Kish Free Zone. Also, to bring animals to this island, you must obtain the necessary permits and hand them over to the customs representative. Personal belongings of travelers in this area do not need to be registered at customs.

Prohibited items for import from Kish Free Zone

The entry and clearance of some goods is prohibited in Kish Free Zone. Although Kish is a free trade zone, there are certain restrictions on the entry of certain goods into this city. Violation of these regulations can lead to complications, so it is necessary to pay attention to this issue. For example, explosives and weapons, cars from the Persian Gulf region, the import of more than the legal amount of silver and gold, the import of cars worth less than $1,400, and the import of foreign cigarettes are prohibited from this customs. However, the list of prohibited items does not end here, here are some other prohibited items:

Entry of 4.5 caliber air guns

Entry of phones and wireless devices with unauthorized range

Entry of unauthorized goods

Import of goods made in Israel

Sharia prohibited goods such as alcoholic beverages

Import of firearms and ammunition

Motorcycle entry

Export of antique and historical objects

It should be noted that the entry and clearance of goods such as clothing, food and supplements is possible with a permit. It is also possible to import gold and silver with special permits and a certain amount. Also, cosmetics can be cleared with permission.

Customs clearance procedures in Kish

Now that you know what goods you can import from Kish Free Zone to Iran, you need to know the customs clearance procedures. Even if you leave the process to professionals and reputable companies, knowing these steps is essential. By knowing these rules and documents, you can monitor the clearance process and prepare the necessary documents in advance to speed up the clearance process. The stages of goods clearance from Kish customs are:

1- Preparation and preparation of declaration including information such as type of goods, quantity, brand, model, value and weight of goods

2- Providing relevant documents such as invoice, manifest, bill of lading, health certificate and other necessary documents

3- Confirmation of documents and evaluation of goods

4- Inspection and evaluation of goods with relevant documents and invoice issuance

5- Payment of fees and customs tariffs was received at Kish Free Zone Customs

6- Issuance and receipt of goods clearance permit

7- Final inspection when leaving and obtaining a loading permit to leave the goods from customs

Customs regulations in Kish for the passage of passengers by private car by sea:

Some people travel to Kish using their personal cars and import goods from Kish Free Zone for personal use. This should be done by observing certain rules. In general, the necessary documents for the clearance of goods with a private car are:

Upon arrival, passengers must hand over the capotage issued by the customs of origin to the Kish customs offices.

You must coordinate with the shipping companies before obtaining the goods clearance from the customs for departure.

Car hooding procedures can be done from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kish Customs. Car documents are required. The owner of the car must also be present.

In case of repairing or replacing the engine and cylinder number of the car in this area, you must obtain a permit from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry when leaving.

For clearance, you must remove all purchased goods and personal belongings from the vehicle and transfer them to the ship from the passenger assessment hall in the terminal.

How to find out about the ban on goods cleared from Kish customs

The prohibitions and permits required for the clearance of any goods from the Kish Free Zone change according to political and economic changes. Before importing and exporting, you must refer to the circulars issued by the relevant organizations and authorities and read them. You can also get help from customs consultants and companies active in this field, such as Tejarat Jovian. You can also get help from customs clearance experts in this field.

Customs rules and procedures for the exit of goods and passengers from Kish Free Zone

The process of checking goods and customs procedures is time-consuming and travelers should consider this in their schedules. During the year, each passenger is allowed to enter and clear the goods of Kish Free Zone up to 80 dollars, and this is exempt from paying customs duties, provided it is non-commercial. If your goods exceed $80, you will be subject to customs duties. Removing household appliances such as refrigerators and televisions and electrical appliances such as hair dryers and juicers from Kish for personal use is prohibited and requires a permit. Also, passengers are allowed to take a certain amount of cash or jewelry with them when leaving.

Above, for this, it is better to get help from companies active in the field of goods clearance. Our consultants and specialists in Jovian trade are ready to provide you with services for the entry and clearance of your goods. It should be noted that Tejarat Joyan Trading Company provides services such as order registration, purchase of goods, preparation of bill of lading and shipment, clearance of goods from customs and obtaining necessary permits.