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Iraq — Customs Guide

Middle East — Iraqi Customs Territory

Umm Qasr in the south and the Ibrahim Khalil (Habur) crossing with Türkiye in the Kurdistan Region carry most trade; procedures differ between federal Iraq and the KRG.

Customs unionIndependent
Tariff systemIraqi tariff (HS-based)
CurrencyIraqi Dinar (IQD)
Official languageArabic / Kurdish

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Seizures, penalties, smuggling defense

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Transit, NCTS, demurrage, re-routing

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VAT, excise, duty refunds & drawback

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Cargo, liability & customs guarantee bonds

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Bonded storage, antrepo & free zones

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Customs Authority

General Authority of Customs — IraqOfficial national customs administration
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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

GAC HQ (Baghdad)Umm Qasr customsIbrahim Khalil border customs (KRG)Trebil border customs

Customs Legislation & Tariff

Customs Law No. 23 of 1984 (as amended)Core customs statute
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Import licensing rulesPre-import registration
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Major Ports & Border Gates

Umm QasrKhor Al ZubairIbrahim Khalil / Habur (TR)Trebil (JO border)Baghdad Airport

Common Problems Handled in Iraq

Dual federal/KRG proceduresTruck detention at Habur corridorExemption & project importsRe-inspection disputes

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