Taxonomy: Implementing Jurisdiction - Iran
Iran: Reduced import duty on passenger vehicles
Description
According to numerous and consistent press reports, the Iranian parliament reduced the import duty on cars on 16 March 2010.
Iran: "Buy Iranian steel"
Description
The order of the government of Oran obliges all Iranian state organisations to buy steel only from domestic manufacturers.
Iran: Allow foreign banks to establish branches in Iran
Description
On 18 March 2009, the Council of Ministers with its decree Number 87/67813 has set the rules for regulating the activity of foreign banks .
Iran: 20% discount for imports through Bushehr Custums
Description
On 23 July 2009, the Council of Ministers with its decree Number 210/1403 (dated 4 July 2009) increased the discount of the Commercial Benefit Tax (CBT) for imports through the customs of the Persian Gulf port city of Bushehr from 15% to 20%.
Iran: Increase of import tariffs on rice
Description
According to the declaration of the Ministry of Commerce dated 13 September 2009 the Iranian government has increased the import tariff on rice.
Iran: Ban of indecent Chinese-made female trousers
Description
On 14 September 2009, the Iranian Customs administration in its circular letter number 160/73/214/113/125373/139724 has emphasized that - according to letter Number 97925/81/8 of the Ministry of Interior - all customhouses must make stringent meas
Iran: Ban of foreign goods with Iranian brands
Description
In its circular letter Number 104/73/214/113/83276/100211 dated 27 July 2009 the Iranian Customs Administration has specified that on the basis of the Ministry of Industry's opinion and in order to protect domestic producers the import of foreign-








