Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Fresh Fruit → Iran
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-23
Fresh Fruit is restricted for travelers entering Iran; declare above the personal allowance.
Details
Fresh Fruit requires declaration at customs (and in some cases an import permit) when carried by travelers into Iran. Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) applies a personal-allowance threshold per item category; quantities above attract duty + the destination's VAT/GST rate (9%) plus, for select categories, an additional excise tax. GCC Common Customs Law applies for GCC member states; national restrictions on alcohol / pork / political-religious content are strictly enforced. Travelers should consult Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) for the current quantity threshold + documentation requirement before departure.
Leaving with this item
Fresh fruit for personal consumption may face export limits from Iran for phytosanitary reasons; commercial quantities require a Phytosanitary Certificate.
Sanctions screening
Iran is named by UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (Iran nuclear), UK OFSI Iran sanctions. Commercial or high-value movements may require a licence.
Practical advice
Carry Fresh Fruit in carry-on where applicable (medication / lithium battery / valuables). On arrival, walk the Red Channel and declare on the customs form. Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) computes duty + VAT at the published rate. Have the purchase receipt + (for medication) the original prescription available.
Customs authority
Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) · https://en.irica.gov.ir/