Importing goods from all over the world
Iran imports between $150 billion and $200 billion annually, and more than 30 percent of these imports come from China. A significant portion of these imports are small items that are carried out by individuals and the private sector in international trade. Entering this attractive market requires knowledge and expertise in the import process and import stages, in addition to the capital required to import goods.
Why Import Goods?
Importing goods means buying goods from other countries and bringing them into your country through the process of import and international trade. Governments import and export goods from other countries for various reasons and establish import and export laws on imported and exported products. In general, these reasons can be divided into two categories: economic and non-economic reasons. Things such as improving access to needed goods, reducing prices, creating competition in the market and increasing employment are among the economic reasons for the import, export and import and export processes of goods from all over the world; but issues such as national security, foreign policies and the environment are included in the category of non-economic reasons for the import, export and clearance process.
Reasons for the difference in freight companies’ costs
The reason for the difference in the prices of these sets can be due to the following reasons:
- Differences in package type (fragile, furniture, clothing, etc.)
- Type of packaging (wooden, metal, cardboard boxes, etc.)
- Package size and package weight
- Value of goods
- Packaging type
- Final shipping destination and distance to the country of origin
- Delivery of the package and completion of customs formalities at the destination by the freight forwarding company
- Package storage
- Sending a package from the destination to another city
- Freight insurance
8 Basic Steps to Importing Goods
Importing goods is the process by which goods are moved from one country to another. This process involves various steps in international trade that must be followed carefully for the import process to proceed successfully. The import steps include selecting a supplier, placing an order, transporting, and clearing the goods from customs. Each of these import steps requires a high level of knowledge and precision to ensure that the goods enter the country on time and without any problems and that all customs matters are handled correctly.
Obtaining a Business Card
A business card is an important document for merchants and business owners who intend to engage in international trade and import processes. By having a business card, merchants can enjoy various benefits, including the ability to engage in import and international trade processes, the ability to receive banking facilities for these matters, and the ability to import and export goods from the country.
Determining the field of activity
Determining the field of activity and selecting the goods to import is one of the most important steps in the import process. At this stage, you must consider the needs of the domestic market and select a product that has a high demand in the domestic market. Also, in the import process, you must pay attention to factors such as the price of the goods, the quality of the goods, and the conditions of the supplier so that the import is successful.
Obtaining Relevant Permits and Registering Orders
Importing some goods requires obtaining relevant permits from government organizations in international trade. These permits are usually issued for goods that are sensitive in terms of security or environment. Registering an order is also an important step in the import process, during which the importer registers his desired goods in the comprehensive Iranian trade system. Registering an order is necessary for importing all goods, even those that do not require a permit.
Proforma Amount Remittance
After obtaining the currency and identifying its origin with the National Bank, you must deposit the proforma amount into the seller’s account. This is an important step in the import and international trade process, and is usually done through a bank transfer. To deposit the proforma amount and continue the import process, you must provide the required documents to the bank so that the process can proceed smoothly.
Determining the method of transportation and insurance of goods
The method of transportation is one of the most important factors in importing. You must choose the method of transportation that is suitable for your goods. Sea transportation, air transportation, land transportation and combined transportation methods are used to transport goods into the country. You must also conclude a contract with a reputable insurance company to insure the goods.
goods clearance
It can be argued that clearance is the most important part of the import process. Clearance is the process by which imported goods are cleared through customs. Clearance is done by a customs broker. A customs broker is a person who is licensed by customs and can clear goods from customs.
Import Laws
The import process rules in Iran are determined based on the Export and Import Regulations Law approved in 1993. This law divides goods into four categories: permitted, conditional, unauthorized, and prohibited. The laws and regulations governing the import and export process in Iran are constantly changing and evolving. Therefore, importers and exporters of goods should be aware of the latest changes to these laws and regulations related to the import process in order to avoid potential problems.
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Importing goods means purchasing and transferring goods from foreign countries into the country, which is done with the aim of meeting the needs of the domestic market, reducing prices, and creating competition.
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A business card is a document that is required for activities in the field of import and international trade and allows you to receive banking facilities and conduct business activities.
Documents include customs declarations, sales invoices, bills of lading, and required permits from government agencies.
• Duration: Temporary import is limited to a specific time (usually one year), while definitive import is permanent.
• Duties: In temporary import, only duties related to the period of use are paid.
• Guarantee: Temporary import requires a guarantee of return of the goods.
Goods such as mobile accessories, auto parts, and industrial machinery are often profitable, especially from countries like China and Dubai.