IOR Africa
IOR Africa

Importing to Iraq

IOR Africa: Your Importer of Record Experts in Iraq

Taxes: Up To 5%

Duties: Up To 20%

Lead Time: 1 Week

Best carrier option: Freight Forwarder

  • Drugs
  • Firearms
  • Explosives
  • Animals
  • Fresh Food
  • Plants Seeds
  • Tobacco
  • Alcohol
Documents Required

Documents Requirements for Iraq Customs:

  • Commercial Invoice

  • Packing List

  • Air WayBill

Common Challenges When Importing to Iraq

Iraq’s tech sector is growing quickly, creating strong opportunities for IT, telecom, and data infrastructure imports. However, businesses must prepare for a highly regulated environment and a multi-step customs clearance process.

1

Complex Compliance Regulations

Iraq enforces strict import rules, including embargoes on certain goods, detailed documentation, and product-specific restrictions. Non-compliance often results in shipment holds or fines.

2

Bureaucratic & Administrative Delays

Lengthy clearance times, overlapping authorities, and evolving trade laws can cause unpredictable import timelines.

3

Cross-Border Import Requirements

Customs regulations demand complete export and import declarations. Any errors in paperwork can delay clearance and increase costs.

4

Security & Regional Instability

Geopolitical factors and regional security risks can impact the flow of goods, requiring strategic logistics coordination.

How to Overcome These Challenges

By working with IOR Africa, businesses can:

Navigate Iraq’s embargoes, restricted goods, and evolving trade-compliance obligations.

Manage export declarations and the required customs paperwork to prevent delays.

Ensure accurate HS code classification and duty calculations for IT and telecom equipment with on-time clearance

Provide risk-mitigated logistics planning to account for regional security challenges

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