Country Conditions for Mailing — Iran
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce administer sanctions that restrict the mailing of items to certain destinations and recipients, including a broad embargo on items to and from Iran. Many shipments to Iran also require the filing of information with the U.S. Census Bureau. Before mailing any items to Iran, mailers should refer to IMM 510, 520, and 530 and to Publication 699, Special Requirements for Shipping Internationally, for additional information.
Prohibitions (130)
Alcoholic beverages.
Books, newspapers, printed matter, writing, records, pictures, emblems, and any other articles of a seditious or immoral nature or contrary to the principles of the Islamic religion or accepted customs.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; travelers checks; securities payable to bearer; gold, silver, platinum, whether manufactured or not; jewelry, precious stones, or other valuable articles. Iran will accept no liability for loss of or damage to such items.
Fashion newspapers.
Firearms of all kinds; weapons; and ammunition.
Games involving profit and loss (for example, dice or card games).
Musical instruments.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radio systems that are equipped with a single sideband; upper sideband; lower sideband; beat frequency oscillator; continuous air wave band; police band; or an FM band having a frequency range of 76 to 87 MHz.
Radioactive materials.
Skins of animals the consumption of whose flesh is prohibited by Islam.
Sugar, brown sugar.
Used clothing.
Restrictions
Banknotes other than Iranian may be imported only with the permission of the Iranian National Bank.
Observations
- Customs duties will not be levied for the clearance of postal items of a non-commercial nature provided the value does not exceed $50.00. There are exceptions for those goods that are prohibited by law. More clarification is available at www.irica.gov.ir, the official customs website of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Postage covers conveyance only to the Iranian frontier offices. Additional charges for conveyance into the interior are levied by the Iranian Administration.
- The importation of a wide range of general merchandise is prohibited or subject to import quotas, and senders are advised in their own interests to ascertain before mailing whether their goods are admissible.
- The importation of certain telecommunication products (wireless phones, transmitting and receiving sets, and other similar items) is subject to permission from the Ministry of Information and Communications of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- The importation of drugs, foods, cosmetics, hygiene products, and beverages is subject to permission from the Ministry of Health of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- The importation of books, publications, films, tapes, and CDs containing scientific information which are not illegal according to the laws and regulations of Iran, and other products concerning technical and scientific matters in the fields of printing, distribution and copying, which are not illegal according to the laws and regulations of Iran are subject to authorization from the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, or the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, as appropriate.
- The importation of seeds, insecticides, etc. is subject to permission from the Ministry of Agricultural Jahad.
- The importation of radioactive goods and equipment is subject to permission from the Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- The importation of weapons is subject to permission from the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- The importation of animal foods is subject to permission from the Veterinary Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is 20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country, whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service (250) Price Group 8
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes. Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items. Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items or First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed (minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $41.91
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
