Temporary Import Of Goods

What is the temporary import of goods?

One of the important commercial and economic activities in many countries is the import goods. Temporary import of goods is one of the types of import that is carried out under special conditions according to the laws governing the country. Some of the raw materials produced by the factories will be fixed with the help of various elements in the country. But others need temporary imports to meet the needs of the country.
Temporary import of goods is done for specific purposes and within a certain period of time. After this time, the goods must be returned to the supplier country. Temporary import is only possible for some goods.
The temporary import of some goods does not include fees and taxes. For temporary import, you must obtain an ATA certificate. This certificate is one of the most valid documents issued to allow temporary entry, which is issued by an association approved by the customs. This association, which is a chain of international organizations guaranteeing goods, undertakes any costs and taxes of temporary importation of goods.
Qoqnous Trading Company is proud to cooperate with commercial and international companies around the world for temporary importation. Also, you, dear businessmen, can be in contact with Phoenix specialists in the fields of goods export, goods clearance and goods import.

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Procedures for temporary importation of goods

The temporary import of goods must be done according to the laws and under special conditions, which below briefly mention the most important steps of importing goods:
  • In the first step, the exporter must obtain an ATA certificate from the temporary import guarantee organization.
  • To guarantee this process, a deposit or guarantee is received from the importer.
  • The seller who is responsible for exporting the products must deliver the ATA certificate of his goods to the customs of the exporting country.
  • Export goods and documents required for clearance are checked by customs.
  • The goods clearance order is issued by the customs.
  • The goods are sent to the destination by air, land and sea.
  • At the destination, all the steps including obtaining the ATA certificate, submitting the required documents to the customs must be done, which will be done if the clearance is finally approved.

Goods allowed for temporary entry into the country

According to article 72 of the country’s customs affairs law, temporary import will be possible only for some goods. In order to carry out temporary import, international trading companies must first obtain a permit from the Iranian customs. In this case, the mentioned items will be sent to the customs as temporary entry goods.
  • Construction machinery for dam construction, road construction, wharf construction, mining, layer removal and targeted projects
  • Temporary import of devices needed for scientific, research, engineering, technical and educational research
  • Necessary devices for aerial and field photography and filming (for the temporary import of these types of goods, the approval of the armed forces and the Ministry of Defense is necessary)
  • Goods that are imported for the purpose of presenting and offering to the public in international exhibitions.
  • Temporary import of devices needed for industrial facilities and factories

Temporary import customs fees

  • Temporary import of goods is exempt from value added tax, customs duties and duties.
  • Temporary import is subject to customs fees such as warehousing.

The shelf life of temporary goods

In some cases, the duration of the temporary import of a product is defined, for example, the temporary import of a product to participate in international exhibitions is set for one month. This period of time for other goods is determined by the customs and if more time is needed, it will be extended by the work clearance or the owner of the goods. If the imported goods are not removed after the specified time, they will be recognized as contraband goods and confiscated.

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Important points for temporary import of goods

Although the temporary import of goods is the best international practice for commercial companies, it is very important and necessary to pay attention to its points. Paying attention to these points will prevent failure and possible losses of your business.
  • If the imported product is re-exported within the specified time, it will not be taxed.
  • Failure to comply with the number of goods mentioned in the certificate makes the import taxed.
  • The importing country must pay the required customs fees.
  • It is very important to pay attention to the expiry of the goods and the re-issuance time of the goods registered in ATA.
  • If the temporary import permit is about to expire, it must be extended in the ATA certificate.
  • Obtaining permits, paying the right and origination rights for the incoming goods and the value of the time taken to enter will be in accordance with the time of declaring the final arrival of the goods.
  • Goods that are temporarily imported into a country should not be exchanged for other goods. Unless it is imported as raw materials for the production of a specific product and is exported after the specified period of time.

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The importance of temporary import of goods

The profit from the temporary import of goods has made many trading companies and traders interested in this field. The following are the reasons for the importance of temporary import of goods.
  • Sometimes the import of temporary goods is for the purpose of carrying out research projects. Generally, these types of projects are short-term and have a great impact on increasing the science and knowledge of the country.
  • The temporary import of equipment needed for construction projects, road construction and urban construction is much more economical than other methods that play a significant role in the development of the country.
  • We need temporary entry to process export goods. It will be possible to complete and repair these types of goods with the help of imported raw materials. As a result, the temporary entry of these types of goods will be effective in economic development.
  • Another important thing for carrying out this type of import is meetings and administrative programs, international exhibitions where products are introduced. We see these exhibitions in developed countries.

final word

As we mentioned earlier, temporary import of goods is one of the effective measures in international trade. The important thing in such actions is to comply with all the terms and conditions available for doing them. International trading companies, relying on the documents and experiences in this field, are important elements in helping businessmen.
Qoqnous Trading Company is an experienced and professional team consisting of consultants and committed employees with the aim of supporting businessmen. You can contact our experts for cooperation and advice through communication channels.

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