HS Code Guide for Iran Importers Buying from India

The HS code — Harmonized System code — is the most important classification in international trade. It determines duty rate, restricted status, required certificates and customs valuation. For Iranian importers buying from India, getting the HS code right is non-negotiable. This guide explains what an HS code is, how to find it and why it matters.

Why buy from India

Iran imports basmati rice, tea, sugar, pulses, spices, peanuts, packaging, yarn, fabrics and pharma inputs from India. Each of these has a specific HS code that determines the Iranian import duty and required certificates. The HS code on the Indian Proforma Invoice is the starting point for the Iranian import classification.

Common challenges for Iranian importers

• Not knowing the HS code for the product they want to import.
• Receiving an Indian PI without HS code.
• Confusing the Indian 8-digit code with the Iranian 8-digit code.
• Misclassifying the product to claim a lower duty rate — a serious offence.
• Not understanding which certificates are required for a given HS code.

How Blueroute Exim helps

We mention the correct 8-digit ITC(HS) code on every Proforma Invoice. We also share the corresponding 6-digit international HS code, which your Iranian customs broker can use to identify the Iranian 8-digit code.

What is an HS code?

The Harmonized System (HS) is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers to classify traded products. It is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and used by over 200 countries.

• **First 6 digits**: internationally standardized.
• **Next 2 digits (India)**: ITC(HS) — Indian export/import policy extension.
• **Next 2 digits (Iran)**: Iranian customs extension.

For example, basmati rice has the international 6-digit code 100630. India's 8-digit code may be 10063010 (basmati), and Iran may have its own 8-digit extension.

How to find the correct HS code

### Step 1: Identify the product clearly Write down the product name, spec, end-use and form (raw, processed, packaged).

### Step 2: Look up the 6-digit international HS Use the WCO HS database or a free online HS lookup tool. Confirm the 6-digit code matches your product description.

### Step 3: Find the Indian 8-digit ITC(HS) Use the Indian ICEGATE portal or the Customs Tariff Act to find the 8-digit ITC(HS) code. Blueroute Exim mentions this on the Proforma Invoice.

### Step 4: Find the Iranian 8-digit code Your Iranian customs broker can identify the Iranian 8-digit code based on the 6-digit prefix. They will also confirm the duty rate and required certificates.

### Step 5: Verify certificates required For each HS code, check: - Whether phytosanitary is required (plant-based). - Whether health certificate is required (food). - Whether COA is required (chemicals, pharma). - Whether halal is required (some food to specific destinations). - Whether any import restriction applies.

Common HS codes for India-Iran trade

• **100630 — Basmati rice**: phytosanitary, COA, COO required.
• **090230 — Black tea (fermented)**: phyto, COO required.
• **170199 — Refined sugar**: COO, sometimes health certificate.
• **071310 — Pulses (peas, beans)**: phyto, COO.
• **120220 — Groundnuts / peanuts**: phyto, COA (aflatoxin), COO.
• **090412 — Ground pepper**: phyto, COA, COO.
• **481910 — Corrugated cartons**: COO.
• **550911 — Synthetic yarn (polyester)**: COO.
• **300490 — Pharmaceutical formulations**: COA, drug licence, COPP where required.

Why HS code matters for Iran customs

• **Duty rate**: The HS code determines the import duty percentage.
• **Restricted/prohibited**: Some HS codes are restricted or prohibited for import into Iran.
• **Required certificates**: Phytosanitary, health, COA, halal — depend on HS code.
• **Customs valuation**: The HS code affects how customs values the consignment.
• **Order registration**: Iranian order registration requires the correct HS code.

Step-by-step process

1. 1**Send your enquiry** to Blueroute Exim with product details.
2. 2**Receive PI** with 8-digit ITC(HS) code.
3. 3**Verify HS code** with your Iranian customs broker.
4. 4**Confirm certificates required** for the HS code.
5. 5**Approve PI** and arrange payment.
6. 6**Production, PSI, documents** — certificates issued as per HS code.
7. 7**Shipment and clearance** — at Bandar Abbas with correct HS code on documents.

Required documents

• Proforma Invoice (with HS code).
• Commercial Invoice (with HS code).
• Packing List.
• Bill of Lading.
• Certificate of Origin.
• Certificate of Analysis (where required).
• Phytosanitary certificate (where required).
• Health certificate (where required).

Payment — bank compliant only

• Advance TT.
• 50% advance + 50% before BL release.
• LC at sight.
• Rupee payment through permitted channels.

No crypto. No hawala.

Quality assurance

• Supplier verification.
• Sample approval.
• Pre-shipment inspection.
• Lab testing for food, pharma, chemicals.
• Stuffing photographs.

Why choose Blueroute Exim

• HS code mentioned on every Proforma Invoice.
• Certificates issued as per HS code requirement.
• Bank-compliant payment only.
• Independent PSI on every shipment.
• Based in Surat, Gujarat — close to Mundra and Nhava Sheva.
• Business hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM IST.
• Contact: +91 93132 01754, info@bluerouteexim.in.

Key Takeaways

• The HS code is the most important classification in international trade.
• The first 6 digits are international; the 8-digit extensions differ by country.
• The HS code determines duty, restricted status and required certificates.
• Never misclassify to save duty — it is a serious offence.
• Blueroute Exim mentions the correct 8-digit ITC(HS) code on every PI.

If you are unsure about the HS code for your product, contact Blueroute Exim at info@bluerouteexim.in or +91 93132 01754 — we will confirm it before issuing the PI.