Commodity Shipping to Iraq Specific Stipulations check_circle
There are special stipulations on the following commodities when shipping to Iraq. If you plan to ship to Iraq
one of the commodities listed below, be sure to adhere to the following stipulations in order to avoid delays
and holds at customs.
Advertising Stickers
Shipments of advertising stickers require an import license issued by the Ministry of Financial and Commercial
Control, provided by the importer. The import will be delayed and additional charges may apply
Cosmetics
Any Import Export cosmetics shipments of more than 5 kgs (actual weight) will require quality control and Ministry of Health approval from Erbil.
Dental Instruments
Shipments of dental instruments require approval from the Ministry of Health and may be delayed an additional 3 to 4 days.
Diaries
Diaries containing pictures, advertising, or other content considered offensive will be destroyed. Shipments of over 1500 diaries require a Certificate of Origin. Diaries may be delayed 3 to 4 days for censorship purposes.
Food
Import Export requires an ImportExport license issued by the Ministry of Health provided by the importer. The import will be delayed and additional charges may apply.
Medical Items
Shipments of medical items require special permission from the Ministry of Information and a Certificate of Origin. There is a US$50.00 charge in advance to acquire government approval.
Medical Instruments or Medical Equipment
Imports of medicine require an ImportExport license issued by the Ministry of Health provided by the importer. The import will be delayed and additional charges may apply.
Military equipment
and military non-document shipments to Iraq require a “tax levy form” in order to clear the goods duty-free. Either the shipper or the importer has to complete the form. If no tax levy form is available, duty will apply. Please make sure that the correct importer’s phone number and address are mentioned on the waybill and the invoice. Shipments of the following military equipment (troop needs -clothes, night vision equipment, weapons, walkie-talkies, and broadcasting equipment) require an import license issued by the Ministry of Interior, provided by the importer. The import will be delayed and additional charges may apply.
Parts
The invoice must include the name of the part, its components, and the machine that uses the part.
Miscellaneous
Oil & Gas Industry Equipment or Material Related Oil and Gas Industry equipment or material related requires Ministry of Natural resources approval from the Importer. If a shipment is held for approval, 5$ storage fees will be applicable from the 4th day of arrival in Erbil customs.
Personal Effects are classified as used items (owned for a minimum of 6 months) intended for the consignee's personal use. Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis. “Personal Effects” must be clearly stated on the invoice and goods description.
All of the following documents must be scanned into DIS/SIR and originals on the package:
- An inventory list with estimated values with the reason for importation (holidays, move, relocation)
- A confirmation that the goods are older than 6 months and that they are intended for personal use only
- A photocopy of the passport or ID card
- Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis.
- Excisable goods (for example, perfume, alcoholic drinks, tobacco), medicine, and perishable food can not be cleared as personal effects.
- Personal effects shipments are not allowed in combination with Return Services.
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