Clearance of stationery from customs
Stationery is one of the most widely consumed goods in Iran and is used as an essential commodity in most offices, schools and educational centers. Given the high consumption, many importers import these products from different countries due to the reasonable profit.
To legally import stationery, it is necessary to first obtain the relevant licenses from the relevant organizations and then start the order registration process with complete product information. After going through these steps, you can proceed to pay customs fees, including the following:
- Warehousing costs
- Commercial profits
- Insurance and unloading of goods
- CIF value (price of goods plus insurance and freight costs)
- Customs duties and 9% value added
- Ministry of Roads and Transport costs
Important Note: To avoid potential problems during the clearance process, it is best to use the services of experienced consultants or professional clearance professionals.
How is the customs tariff for stationery calculated?
Although “stationery” is a general heading, in the HS classification book, each product has a separate tariff code. For example, pencils, rulers, erasers, and markers each have their own code, and different import duties are considered based on the type of product.
The most commonly used imported stationery items
Within the large family of stationery, certain items account for the largest share of imports. These include a wide range of products, as outlined below:
Some of the most commonly imported items:
- Various notebooks and papers
- Pencils, erasers and sharpeners
- Pencils and various markers
- Painting supplies such as canvas, brushes and paints
- Office and engineering stationery
- Colored pencils, gouache and pastels
The following table is a sample of common goods at customs along with their approximate classification:
| Product type | User group | Main application |
|---|---|---|
| Notebook and paper | Student, office | Everyday stationery |
| Pencil, pen and eraser | All groups | Writing and proofreading |
| Paint, canvas, brush | Art and design | Artistic and creative activities |
| Engineering supplies | Academic and professional | Technical design and calculations |
Documents required for customs clearance of stationery
To complete the clearance process, it is necessary to provide the following documents:
- Bill of lading
- Delivery slip
- Order registration
- Proforma invoice
- Insurance and certificate of origin
- Official invoice
- Inspection certificate
- Warehouse receipt and document endorsement
Accurate preparation of the declaration is an important step in the clearance process. If the declaration information does not match the available documents, there is a possibility of delays in the clearance process.