International Shipping from / to Iran

Security concerns when shipping to Iran

There are quite a few sanctions pertaining to shipping from the United States to Iran.  Most of these have to do with what is being shipped specifically, but it is best to double check with the state department or Iranian Customs before shipping there to make sure what you are trying to send is even allowed to be sent.  In addition to these sanctions (which, by the way, are in place for many other countries beside the United States mentioned in the example), there are security concerns when shipping there because there is a lot of theft and seizure by the government that goes on there.  To minimize this with your shipments to Iran, be sure to check their current list of prohibited and restricted items, don't ship anything that can not be replaced if lost or stolen, and try to adhere by their Customs guidelines as strictly as possible. 

Tracking your shipping to Iran

It is a good move to get a tracking number on your parcel when shipping to Iran.  This way, you will get to check on where your package is in route and will be alerted when it arrives. 

Shipping limitations to Iran

There is an ever changing list of prohibited items when shipping to Iran so it is advisable that you check for the most current list before shipping there.  Currently you are not allowed to send firearms, fashion magazines, sugar (white or brown), musical instruments, games pertaining to profit and loss/ gambling, or alcoholic beverages of any sort, among other things.  There is also a list of restricted items that you should check that have things on it that you are allowed to ship there but that require special permits or permission to do so.  This list includes seeds, insecticides and radioactive materials.