Shipping from China to Iran
We ship from Shenzhen to Iran by express, special line, postal packet, air freight and sea freight. Express parcels reach most addresses in 2 to 5 working days. We also combine goods from several suppliers and ship bulk orders.
Sanctions and export controls limit the goods we can ship to Iran. Ask us before you buy.
Get a price to IranWays to ship from China to Iran
| Method | Typical time | Best for | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express | 2 to 5 working days | Samples and urgent parcels | Door to door, 0.5 to 500 kg |
| Special line | Ask us | Parcels that can wait a week, and sensitive goods | Ask us if a line serves Iran |
| Postal packet | 10 to 20 days | Parcels under 2 kg | The receiver pays any duty |
| Air freight | 5 to 10 days | Bulk cargo from 21 kg | Airport to door, through Tehran Imam Khomeini (IKA) |
| Sea freight | By quote | Large or heavy cargo, from 1 cubic metre | Through Bandar Abbas |
Times are our published ranges, checked October 2026. Customs can add days.
Where your goods arrive
- Air cargo
- Tehran Imam Khomeini (IKA)
- Sea cargo
- Bandar Abbas
Customs in Iran
Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration clears imports into Iran. Imports pay customs duty and VAT. The rates depend on the product.
Bulk orders and combined orders
- Bulk orders
One large order from one factory, shipped by air or sea.
- Consolidation
Goods from several suppliers, sent as one shipment.
- Storage
Hold stock in Shenzhen and ship it in batches.
Questions
What is the cheapest way to ship from China to Iran?
For a parcel under 2 kg, a postal packet costs the least. For large or heavy cargo, sea freight costs the least per kilogram.
What is the fastest way to ship from China to Iran?
Express. Most parcels arrive in 2 to 5 working days. For bulk cargo over 21 kg, air freight takes 5 to 10 days.
Who pays the import duty in Iran?
With DDP, we pay it and you pay one price to the door. Without DDP, the importer pays Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration when the goods arrive.
Can you combine goods from several suppliers before shipping to Iran?
Yes. Your suppliers deliver to our Shenzhen warehouse. We count and check each delivery, then send everything to Iran as one shipment.
Can you ship a bulk order to Iran?
Yes. Your factory delivers to our warehouse. We check the cartons, build pallets if you need them, and ship by air freight from 21 kg or by sea freight from 1 cubic metre.
How do I get a price for shipping from China to Iran?
Send the weight, the box sizes and the delivery postcode on the quote form. We reply with a price for each method that fits.
Carriers
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Get a price to Iran
Tell us what you ship and where it goes. We reply with a price.