Banned Imports

Banned Imports & Export

• Importing alcohol is illegal.
• Prohibited items include narcotics, gambling devices, weapons and ammunition, explosives, counterfeit goods, anti-Islamic publications, and publications, photos and films considered to be against the religious and national dignity of Iran.
• Restricted items include animals, fish, plants, medicines (other than those prescribed for personal use), and telecommunications equipment.
• The export of gold is restricted to 150g and the export of silver is restricted to 3kg.
  The following goods may be imported into Iran without incurring customs duty:
  200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.