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Can goods from Iran be imported?
There is a partial ban on importing goods of Iranian origin. Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations authorize the importation of certain Iranian-origin foodstuffs intended for human consumption, carpets and other textile floor coverings. Section 560.534(a) is added to subpart E to read as follows: 31 CFR 560.534 - Importation into the United States of certain foodstuffs and carpets is authorized. (a) The importation into the United States, from Iran or a third country, of the following goods of Iranian-origin is authorized: (1) Foodstuffs intended for human consumption that are classified under Chapters 2-23 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated. (2) Carpets and other textile floor coverings and carpets used as wall hangings that are classified either under Chapter 57 or under heading 9706.00.0060 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. (a) All shipments will be subject to applicable Customs duties and other charges. (b) Items classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Chapters 2-23 are not authorized to be imported unless they are foodstuffs intended for human consumption. (c) Household effect claims for carpets will now be considered under 19 CFR 148.52 as to whether the goods are entitled to duty-free entry. (d) Items classified under HTS heading 9706.00.0060 are not authorized unless they are carpets, other textile floor coverings, or carpets used as wall hangings. (e) All other sanctions against Iran reflected in 31 CFR Part 560 and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) remain in effect, and normal detention or seizure procedures will continue to be followed for merchandise outside the parameters provided in this message. You can obtain additional information from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) under the OFAC Country Sanctions Program of their web site.
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), U.S. Treasury Department
http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/
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