Fresh Fruit 🇮🇷 Iran
Fresh Fruit is restricted for travelers entering Iran; declare above the personal allowance.
Can I bring Fresh Fruit into Iran?
Fresh Fruit is restricted for travelers entering Iran; declare above the personal allowance.
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Fresh Fruit requires declaration at customs (and in some cases an import permit) when carried by travelers into Iran. Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) applies a personal-allowance threshold per item category; quantities above attract duty + the destination's VAT/GST rate (9%) plus, for select categories, an additional excise tax. GCC Common Customs Law applies for GCC member states; national restrictions on alcohol / pork / political-religious content are strictly enforced. Travelers should consult Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) for the current quantity threshold + documentation requirement before departure.
PENALTIES
- Fine: 5000000–500000000 IRR
- Civil penalty only
Leaving Iran with fresh fruit
Personal-use quantities of fresh fruit may generally be exported from Iran. Commercial fresh-fruit export requires a Phytosanitary Certificate under the IPPC framework. Many destinations (Australia, New Zealand, US, Japan) restrict or prohibit personal-import of fresh fruit regardless of origin-side permissions.
Carry Fresh Fruit in carry-on where applicable (medication / lithium battery / valuables). On arrival, walk the Red Channel and declare on the customs form. Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) computes duty + VAT at the published rate. Have the purchase receipt + (for medication) the original prescription available.
This page covers destination customs rules in Iran. Whether you can carry fresh fruit through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
Iran is named by UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (Iran nuclear), UK OFSI Iran sanctions. Commercial and high-value movements may require a licence or blocking-regulation check. Personal travelers should verify whether the specific item or payment method is caught.
Fresh Fruit rules in other countries
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🇦🇺 Australia
Most fresh fruit is prohibited due to biosecurity risk. Must be declared.
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🇺🇸 United States
Most fresh fruit prohibited without permit
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🇯🇵 Japan
Strict plant quarantine; most fruit prohibited
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🇸🇬 Singapore
Generally permitted with declaration
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Subject to MOCCAE inspection
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🇩🇪 Germany
EU phytosanitary rules apply from non-EU