Customs Clearance for Polystyrene in Iran

To estimate the time and cost of polystyrene customs clearance (GPPS / HIPS / EPS and special grades), contact the experts at Saba Tarkhis.

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Applications:
Disposable containers and packaging • Acoustic/thermal insulation • Lightweight electronic parts • Model making and decorative items

Applications:
Appliance housings (refrigerator/washer) • Automotive interior parts • TV and electronics enclosures • Durable toys

Applications:
Building insulation • Packaging of sensitive products • Lightweight panels • Product protection in transportation

Applications:
Industrial products requiring high resistance • Chemically resistant coatings • Certain medical equipment

Polystyrene Type	Short Description	HS Code
General-Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS)	Transparent, moldable, for light/disposable uses	39031100
High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)	More impact-resistant and flexible than GPPS	39031200
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)	Foamed, lightweight, thermal/acoustic insulation	39031900
Special reinforced grades	Improved chemical/thermal resistance	39039000

Document consistency: Prepare the invoice, packing list, and certificate of origin accurately and in compliance with Iranian regulations.

Standards and hygiene: For food-related applications, providing health and compliance certificates is mandatory.

Quality and weight assessment: QC, weight, and volume control are essential to avoid discrepancies.

Taxes and duties: Correct calculation based on the HS Code is crucial to avoid delays/penalties.

Need precise HS Code determination, permits, and document preparation? Our team manages the process end-to-end.

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Estimated Iranian imports: about 50–70 thousand tons/year. Exports: about 10–20 thousand tons/year.

Global market: Global production ~14 million tons (2023). Major producers: China, USA, Germany, South Korea, and Japan; major importers: India, Brazil, Mexico, and Turkey.

To clear goods such as Polystyrene from customs, providing a set of official and accurate documents is mandatory. Each document plays a key role in verifying authenticity, value, and import conditions of the goods. Below are the most important required documents with additional explanations:

1. Commercial Invoice:
   Includes full product information, quantity, unit and total price, country of origin, payment terms, and buyer/seller name and address. This document is the basis for customs valuation and calculation of import duties and taxes.

2. Packing List:
   Indicates packing method, number of packages, type, net and gross weight, dimensions, and numbering of each package. This document is important for reconciling goods with the declaration and during physical inspection at customs.

3. Certificate of Origin:
   Issued by the chamber of commerce of the exporting country and specifies the country of origin of the goods. Providing this certificate is necessary to benefit from preferential tariffs or specific exemptions under international agreements.

4. Bill of Lading / Air Waybill:
   A document containing transport information — including carrier name, type of vehicle, container number, route, and shipment specifications. This document indicates ownership of the goods during transit.

5. Order Registration in the Integrated Trade System:
   All importers must, before shipment, register their order in the Iran Integrated Trade System and obtain the import permit from the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade. This step is the legal basis for initiating the import process.

6. Inspection Certificate:
   Where pre-shipment inspection is mandatory, this certificate is issued by accredited inspection companies to ensure quality, quantity, and conformity of the goods with the invoice.

7. Health & Standard Certificates:
   For polystyrene used in food, pharmaceutical, or specific products, obtaining permits from the Iran National Standards Organization and the Food and Drug Organization or Department of Environment is mandatory.

8. Customs Declaration:
   The principal clearance document containing product details, value, weight, tariff code (HS Code), country of origin, currency type, and clearance route. This document is registered by the broker in the customs EPL system.

9. Customs Tariff Code (HS Code):
   Polystyrenes are classified under different headings according to their type:

   • GPPS (General Purpose Polystyrene): 390311

   • HIPS (High-Impact Polystyrene): 390312

   • EPS (Expanded Polystyrene): 390319
     Correct HS Code selection plays a critical role in determining the payable duties and taxes.

10. Business Card (Trade License):
    The official import/export permit for individuals or companies issued by the Chamber of Commerce, indicating legal eligibility to conduct commercial operations.

11. Receipt for Payment of Customs Duties and Taxes:
    After final assessment and issuance of the payment slip, the importer must pay import duties, taxes, and other legal fees and provide the relevant receipt to customs.

Special Polystyrene Clearance Services by Saba Brokerage

Saba Tarkhis Brokerage, with a team of specialists experienced in customs affairs, has for years been one of the most active clearance companies in importing polystyrene. With full command of customs laws, regulations, and circulars, the team carries out all clearance stages with precision, speed, and transparency so importers can receive their goods without concern.

Saba Tarkhis’s specialized services in polystyrene clearance:

1. Specialized customs consulting:
   Before any action, Saba’s experts assess the type of polystyrene (expanded, high impact, or general purpose) and the country of origin, guiding you on required documents, customs tariffs (HS Code), and permits from the Standards Organization and Department of Environment to prevent potential errors.

2. Fast and accurate follow-up:
   Saba’s team follows all steps, from order registration in the Integrated Trade System to delivery at the destination warehouse, using electronic systems and direct coordination with customs. Our aim is to reduce clearance time and avoid unnecessary stoppages at customs.

3. Reducing customs costs:
   Our experts help you significantly cut import costs—without any deviation from regulations through precise tariff review, leveraging legal exemptions and customs facilities, and choosing the appropriate clearance route.

4. Compliance with international standards:
   All processes comply with international goods inspection standards and quality requirements so that imported polystyrene is fully approved in terms of composition, safety, and quality by the Standards Organization and the end consumer.

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