Car import

Is the import of cars freed?

Today, when the domestic automotive industry is facing a serious crisis, familiarity with the rules of importing foreign cars is an important issue in international trade. It is also necessary to know the conditions of car import and the car import tariff for this type of business. Knowing the existing laws in the target country helps greatly to facilitate the process of importing cars. Every year, thousands of cars are imported into Iran by traders or import and export companies. It is enough to be familiar with the conditions and rules of car import to be able to enter this field of business.
International car import is one of the activities that are carried out for the financial development of a country and according to the needs of the society. The import of foreign cars to the country has been banned for several years. However, whispers are heard about the import of cars in 1401 and according to confirmed news, the liberalization of car imports in 1401 will finally be determined by June. So it is better to learn the rules and conditions of this field of work as soon as possible. This import may be done by natural or legal persons. Legal persons mean companies that operate in this field. The import rules for individuals and legal entities are slightly different, but their general rules are the same. Car importing companies often import in large numbers. In the future, stay with Qoqnous Trading to fully explain the rules and conditions necessary for importing a car.

Car import rules in 1401

One of the most important steps to import a car to the country is to have a commercial card. Obtaining a business card has its own rules. One of the important conditions for having a business card is the absence of a criminal record and confirmation from the people who have already received the business card, being at least 23 years old and obtaining a degree in the field of business.
According to the regulations published by the ministry, importing cars to Iran may seem a bit strict. Because in this regulation, you can only buy from the 15 machine factories mentioned in the list. Of course, the world’s famous factories such as Mitsubishi, Hyundai and Benz, which are among the top car manufacturing factories, are undoubtedly present in this list. Therefore, it is not possible to import cars from unknown and low-credit companies into the country.
Imported cars must comply with the rules mentioned in the regulations for the import of foreign cars. For example, in this regulation, the import of cars with a useful life of less than one year and the import of passenger cars with a value of more than 40 thousand dollars are prohibited.
One of the most important standards required for importing cars is the Euro 2 standard, which is related to the safety of imported cars.
Before proceeding to import a car, an official contract must be signed with the after-sales service representatives, and after the car is imported, the after-sales service will be performed for the amount agreed in the contract. along with other necessary documents will be submitted to Samat organization.

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Conditions for importing foreign cars in 1401

According to the approved laws related to the import of foreign cars in 1401, natural and legal persons will be allowed to import foreign cars by paying the import duties and customs fees, according to the following conditions and laws.
  1. The conditions of car import and the method of obtaining import currency are determined by the government.
  2. The import of passenger cars is allowed up to 25,000 euros.
  3. The engine volume of the imported car must be less than 2500 cc.
  4. Importing cars should not harm domestic production and foreign exchange market.
  5. Competing conditions with domestic car manufacturers.

Car import tariff

The car import fee must be paid in full at the time of entry and customs clearance. One of the most important and main cost of importing a car can be mentioned the car entry fee. The rest of the costs are related to the clearance of the car from the customs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the right to use the car inside the country.
According to the announcement of the head of Iran’s Industrial Development and Modernization Organization, the car import tariff in 1401 will be between 40 and 75 percent if it is liberalized according to the previous years.

Car import duties

Import duty tariffs, which include all categories in the field of car import, vary according to the type of car. At the beginning of the work, we mention the entry tariff for gasoline and diesel cars.

First part – Gasoline vehicle entry fees

Gasoline cars have different taxes depending on the size of the engine. These cars are divided into three categories:
  • Gasoline cars with an engine volume of 2000 cc and less: the cost of entering these cars includes 40% of the car price plus 9% value added tax.
  • Gasoline cars with an engine capacity of 2001 to 2500 cc: the entry fee for this category of cars includes 55% of the purchase price of the car plus 9% value added tax.
  • Gasoline cars with an engine volume of 2501 cc and more: the entry fee for this category of cars includes 75% of the car price plus 9% value added tax. The import of these cars to Iran has been banned since 2017.

Second part – Entry fees for diesel cars

If you are planning to buy diesel cars, you must be aware that the tax cost of diesel cars is different. Diesel cars are usually given a lower percentage of input costs.
  • Diesel cars with a maximum engine volume of 2500 cc: these cars are subject to 32% of the entry fee, and 9% of the value added tax is added to these costs.
  • Diesel cars with an engine volume of 2501 cc and more: these cars are required to pay 55% of the car price as an input fee plus 9% value added tax.

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transport cost

Car shipping costs depend on the type of shipping. Car import is done through sea transportation, air transportation, and land transportation. Of course, it is obvious that transportation by plane is more expensive than the other two methods. But in this case, the security of the car is more guaranteed. The cheapest and best way to transport a car is by sea. The cost of clearance in this method is much cheaper and the clearance process is also easier.

Side costs of car import

There are other costs for importing cars and doing business in this area. The costs that are considered during the clearance to the registration and use of the car. These costs are Red Crescent fees, tax on account, cancellation certificate, municipal fees and customs value. All these costs are calculated relative to the total price of the car.

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General car import costs

If you intend to get a business card, the costs of obtaining this card will also be added to the overall costs. But if we want to summarize these costs in the form of a formula, it will be as follows:
The original price of your car + shipping fee + import fee + taxes + tolls + license plate fee and agency fees

Temporary vehicle import

Keep in mind that the temporary crossing cars are different from the cars that have entered and are traveling in the free zone. Temporary transit vehicles can travel to all parts of Iran within the specified time frame. The maximum time that cars can be in Iran is 6 months. To import a temporary transit vehicle, after entering and clearing it, you must go to the customs office to obtain a temporary transit permit.
Temporary transit vehicles must be handed over to the customs office in accordance with the rules.

Importing cars in free zones

Car import in free zones has its own rules and conditions, the most important of which are:
  • The first condition for importing a car is to stay in the free zone for at least three years.
  • The vehicle entry permit is valid for a maximum of six months after issuance, which can be changed and extended for valid reasons.
  • Before entering the new imported car into the free zone, the previous imported car must have left the zone.
  • Imported cars are limited in navigation and finally have the ability to travel to the center of the province.
  • In case of a driver’s violation with an imported car, in addition to a fine, the possibility of importing a car will be canceled for that person for life.
  • It is prohibited to import cars cheaper than 8000 dollars, random foreign cars, import cars without ABS brakes, import cars older than 10 years to free zones.
  • According to the new approved rules, the import of cars in free zones is allowed only for cars with a capacity of more than 7 people. According to this resolution, it can be understood that only the import of vans is allowed for the expansion of tourism and tourism.
  • According to the approved laws regarding the import of free zone cars, these cars are allowed to travel outside the free zone only once a year for one month.

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The effect of car imports on car prices

After 4 years of banning the import of cars into the country, whispers are now heard about the liberalization of car imports. We have to wait and see what effect the liberalization of car imports will have on the prices of domestic and foreign cars?
If you have checked the prices of domestic cars after the release of the news of the liberalization of car imports to the country, you will find that the prices have increased, which is somewhat surprising!
Contrary to the opinion of many people, experts believe that the import of foreign cars will not have much effect on the price of domestic cars! Because the general public does not have the ability to buy foreign cars, and for this reason, there is no competition among domestic car manufacturers.
On the other hand, some experts believe that the import of foreign cars in the past years caused the price of domestic cars to decrease. Therefore, with the liberalization of car imports, the price of Iranian cars will decrease between 20 and 30 percent.

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Advantages and disadvantages of importing cars

Importing foreign cars to Iran has its own advantages and disadvantages, the most important of which are mentioned below.

Benefits of car import liberalization

  • Reducing inflation and car market inflammation
  • Expanding the field of choice for people
  • Ability to use better quality cars
  • 30-50% reduction in the price of foreign cars available in the market
  • Creating a competitive environment between domestic and foreign car manufacturers in Iran in terms of quality

Disadvantages of car import liberalization

  • Creating disagreements between importers and car manufacturers
  • Monopoly on the pricing of foreign cars by importers
  • The infrastructure and customs laws are not ready for the liberalization of car imports

final word

Unfortunately, according to the policies of the previous and current governments, the import of cars is generally prohibited until further notice, and foreign cars are not allowed to be imported. Dear ones, you can follow the news related to the release of cars and the commercial and economic news of Iran and the world on the Phoenix site to get the latest information and customs letters section.
Also, if you intend to import agricultural machinery and tools, import machinery and production line devices, or import heavy machinery, we are proud to announce that Ghannoos Trading has had successful experiences in this field over the past few years and is ready for any cooperation with merchants. And dear importers. You can contact Phoenix experts for business advice.

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