For true economic reform the tariffs have to be in place and secure - Iraq: Import (general) - THEY FINALLY ARE GETTING IT DONE -
The tariff system change took place in June 2012. It represented a significant increase for certain goods as in the past imports were only subject to a 5% reconstuction duty/tax.
General import regulations and requirements
Note: Iraq observes the Arab boycott of Israel.
Persian Gulf must not appear on any packages, shipping documents or correspondence to Iraq. Instead, the termArabian Gulf must be used.
Exporters should consult closely with their customers in Iraq concerning any shipping restrictions which may apply.
Also check with [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] for further information concerning trade requirements.
Certain goods are subject to Conformity Assessment Requirements.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] is required for the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
Important note: The commercial invoice cannot be legalized without presentation of the certificate of origin. In order to obtain legalization of these documents, the following documents must also be presented at time of legalization: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], inspection certificate, and insurance policy.
Certification is required prior to legalization.
(Last updated on 2014-12-12)
Samples, low value and non-commercial importations
Samples and advertising matter of no commercial value are admitted duty-free.
(Last updated on 2014-08-29)
Import customs tariff
Iraq adopted a tariff system based on the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. Duties range from 0 to 80%.
The tariff system change took place in June 2012. It represented a significant increase for certain goods as in the past imports were only subject to a 5% reconstuction duty/tax.
For tariff schedule see: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], issued by the Ministry of Finance, Public Commission of Customs.
(Last updated on 2014-11-13)
Customs valuation basis
There are no specific duties; reconstruction duty/tax is assessed on the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] value.
(Last updated on 2013-01-01)
General import license/permit requirements
Private sector imports require import licenses (exception: certain imports for development projects).
Prior authorization is required for food products, petroleum products, agricultural products, and wood construction materials.
(Last updated on 2013-01-01)
Prohibited or highly restricted imports
Prohibited items include: Arms and related materials/supplies; dual-use chemical items; magazines and films against public norm or morals; non-medical narcotics; nuclear, chemical, biological materials or weapons.
For more on forbidden and restricted imports see [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] issued by Iraqi Customs Administration.
This country prohibits imports of hazardous waste as per the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. For additional information see: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] (select country for details).
(Last updated on 2014-07-19)
Official customs/import information
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] are important in implementing such trade policy instruments as anti-dumping and countervailing duties, origin marking, and safeguard measures. Follow [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
Check [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] of World Trade Organization, Centre William Rappard, Rue de Lausanne, 154, CH-1211 Geneva 21, Switzerland; phone: +41 22 739 5111; fax: +41 22 731 4206; email: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
(Last updated on 2015-04-02)
UN trade restrictions
A U.N. arms [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] is in effect as per [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. Arms and related materials may not be supplied to Iraq. In addition, certain individuals and entities are subject to targeted sanctions.
For information on U.N. Sanctions see: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
(Last updated on 2013-08-26)
Foreign exchange controls and letters of credit
Foreign exchange is controlled by the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], Al-Rashid Street, POB 64, Baghdad; phone: +964 1 816 5170 through 5175, fax: +964 1 816 6802; email: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
It authorizes commercial banks to administer foreign currency exchange.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] must be legalized by the Iraq Embassy in the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
The unit of currency is the IQD = Iraqi Dinar [فلس], (subdivided into 1,000 fils although inflation has rendered the fils obsolete)
(Last updated on 2013-01-12)
Pre-shipment requirements
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] has been replaced by [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], which certain goods have to meet. The certificate of conformity must be issued prior to shipment. It includes: Certain toys; electrical and electronic products; vehicles, tires, and parts; construction products; food products; cosmetics, personal hygiene products, and cleaning agents; household hardware; kitchenware; chemicals; textiles and footwear; household fuel-burning appliances; and metallic cans and metallic covers. This involves a physical inspection of the goods (quantity/quality only) in order to:
- Ensure that prices charged by exporters reflect the true value of the shipped goods.
- Prevent substandard goods from entering the country's commerce.
- Mitigate attempts by importers to avoid payment of customs duties.
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- [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], 58, Rue de la Terrassière, POB 6155, CH-1207 Geneva, Switzerland; phone: +41 22 849 6900; fax: +41 22 849 6969; email: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
See Cotecna Datasheet for Verification of Conformity (VOC)
- [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], Zahrat Alkhaleej Bldg., Alsadon Street, Baghdad; phone: +964 77 1380 4230 and +964 44 08776; email: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
see: Bureau Veritas Datasheet for Verification of Conformity (VOC)
(Last updated on 2014-11-04)
Commercial invoice
A [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] are required for each shipment.
All documents must be signed by an authorized person or agent and notarized by a local notary public. Local Chamber of Commerce certification is not required on these documents unless used as a notary.
Provide an original and at least five (5) signed copies to be forwarded to consignee or consignee's agent.
Freight charges must be shown separately from the merchandise value.
A statement must be included that the items in the shipment have been manufactured in the (country of origin), with the full name and address of the manufacturer; or, if there are foreign parts in the items of the shipment, the country of origin must be stated and their percentage.
All commercial invoices should contain at least six-digit [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] (HS) codes (i.e., U.S. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]) for items in that shipment.
Certification by a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] concerning the country of origin and the current export market prices of the shipment is required. For more detailed information consult with your local office of the National Arab Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on preparing and distributing commercial invoices, see [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
For airfreight shipments, three (3) copies of this invoice must accompany cargo/[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], with other copies sent to the consignee.
For non-commercial shipments, prepare a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
Note comments on Pre-shipment requirements above.
(Last updated on 2014-12-27)
Packing list
A packing list is recommended to facilitate [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
In general, even when it is not required regulation, it is recommended that a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] be used with all shipments containing more than one [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] of packaged cargo. Most countries require a packing list be provided together with the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. The required information must be consistent with all information shown on the commercial invoice.
At least three (3) copies of the packing list should be included as part of the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] sent to the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] or the agent thereof. The exact contents of each package should be clearly identified. This should include each item's [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and each package's [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
(Last updated on 2015-03-26)
Transport document
A properly prepared [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] is required for transportation purposes and as a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] for [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
For ocean cargo, an [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] is typically used. It may take several forms (a traditional [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], or an[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]).
An ocean bill of lading issued to order may be negotiated by [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to a buyer/consignee, however the designated [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] cannot be amended.
The [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], a bank or the terms of a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] may require [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
Note: For detailed information on completing a bill of lading see [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. (Scroll down to see the form, and click on any field for details on the information that goes in that box.)
For air cargo, an [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] replaces the bill of lading used for ocean freight. For airwaybills, nine (9) copies on a standard IATA form are required.
(Last updated on 2015-05-11)
Certificate of Origin (general)
Although a country of origin statement is required on the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], Customs may require a separate [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. The certificate of origin must state the full name and address of the manufacturer in the country of origin on company letterhead.
Prepare document in three (3) copies using a general certificate of origin form, certified by a legal chamber of commerce and legalized by the Iraqi Interests Section.
Note: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] by the Iraqi Embassy in the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] is required.
(Last updated on 2014-12-11)
Official cargo insurance requirements
Cargo insurance is required.
(Last updated on 2014-08-29)
Other general import document requirements
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] is required for the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. Important note:The commercial invoice cannot be legalized without presentation of the certificate of origin. In order to obtain legalization of these documents, the following documents must also be presented at time of legalization: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], inspection certificate, and insurance policy. Certification is required prior to legalization.
(Last updated on 2014-08-27)
Wood packing materials
The [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] have not yet been adopted by this country.
See information issued by the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], Plant Protection Service, U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, I-00100 Rome, Italy; fax: +39 6 570 56347; email: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Contact: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], State Board of Plant Protection, Ministry of Agriculture, Abu-Graib, Baghdad; phone: +964 1 511 2602, or +964 7903 721480; email: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
General Information:
For a listing of countries that have adopted ISPM-15 requirements see: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
For [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] contact information by country see: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], and select "Countries".
(Last updated on 2015-04-10)
Product packaging/labeling requirements
Exporters should consult closely with their customers in Iraq for labeling requirements as labeling in Arabic may be required.
Additional product packaging and/or labeling requirements may apply to particular types of products. Refer to the product-based information herein for the product you are considering to import or export. An exporter should also verify with its prospective importer in the destination country as to requirements for a specific product to be shipped.
(Last updated on 2013-11-23)
Standards
Product standards are regulated by the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], Ministry of Planning, Al-Jaderiya, POB 13032, IQ-Baghdad; phone: +964 1 776 1980; fax: +964 1 776 1981; email: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Also see [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
Certain goods are subject to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. The certificate of conformity must be issued prior to shipment. It includes: Certain toys; electrical and electronic products; vehicles, tires, and parts; construction products; food products; cosmetics, personal hygiene products, and cleaning agents; household hardware; kitchenware; chemicals; textiles and footwear; household fuel-burning appliances; and metallic cans and metallic covers.
For more information contact:
- [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], 58, Rue de la Terrassière, POB 6155, CH-1207 Geneva, Switzerland; phone: +41 22 849 6900; fax: +41 22 849 6969; email: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
See Cotecna Datasheet for Verification of Conformity (VOC)
- [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], Zahrat Alkhaleej Bldg., Alsadon Street, Baghdad; phone: +964 77 1380 4230 and +964 44 08776; email: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
see: Bureau Veritas Datasheet for Verification of Conformity (VOC)
(Last updated on 2014-08-29)
ATA carnets
The [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] currently is not accepted in this country.
An [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] is obtained in the country from which the goods are to be first exported (see list of [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]). Initiating and governing authority for ATA Carnets is the[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], 38, Cours Albert 1er, F-75008 Paris, France; phone: +33 149 532828; fax: +33 149 532859
Note: An ATA Carnet is typically accepted for Commercial Samples, Exhibitions and Fairs, and/or Professional Equipment. An ATA Carnet does not cover perishable or consumable items, nor goods for processing or repair. Some countries are more restrictive in the scope of allowances for temporary imports covered by ATA Carnet. It is recommended that prior verification be made with the issuing agency.
(Last updated on 2014-12-29)
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