Trout export is one of the most important export sectors of our country. Having long beaches and the Persian Gulf, Iran is known as one of the fish breeding countries in the region. Fish is exported from Iran to many countries in the world. In 2019, the most destinations of Iran's fish exports were China, India, Iraq, UAE and Russia. According to government officials, fish exports have grown significantly in recent years. In 2019, in general, it included about 210 thousand tons of different types of fish worth more than 450 million dollars.
Considering the high potential of exporting fish, the Iranian government has taken measures to develop the export of this product. Among these measures, we can mention facilitating exports, increasing the quality of products, creating conversion and packaging industries, providing banking facilities and strengthening the service sector. Considering the growing trend of fish exports, it is expected that the development of this sector will continue in the future. In the following, we will tell you the rules and conditions of the fish export tariff.
Steps to export fish to different countries
The stages of fish export to different countries may be different according to the conditions and regulations of each country, but in general it includes the following stages:
Marketing research: Before starting, you should research different markets and compare your products with competing brands.
Obtaining necessary licenses and certificates: In many countries, fish export requires special certificates such as health certificate, quality and safety certificate, etc., which must be obtained from the relevant authorities.
Choosing a shipping company: To ship fish to other countries, it is better to work with a reliable and experienced shipping company.
Product packaging: Product packaging is one of the most important things in fish export. It should be packed in such a way that the product is not damaged during transportation.
Product transportation: After packaging, the product is transported to the destination country. This step includes choosing the appropriate transportation method and obtaining the necessary permits.
Delivery of the product to the customer: In this step, the product is delivered to the customer. For this, it is necessary to pay attention to the regulations of the destination country and make sure of the methods of payment and carrying out financial transactions.
Laws related to the export of fish
The rules related to fish export are:
1- Health rules: To export fish, it must be done in accordance with international and local health standards. For example, fish should be kept in proper sanitary conditions and any contamination and disease should be avoided.
2- Environmental Laws: To export fish, the laws related to the environment must be adhered to and the protection of natural resources must be given importance. For example, fishing must be done in accordance with sustainable fishing regulations.
3- Commercial rules: To export fish, the commercial rules related to export and import must be adhered to and the export procedures must be carried out carefully. For example, ensuring that exported products have all the necessary documentation and permits.
4- Security rules: for the export of fish, the security rules related to the transportation of products must be adhered to and the transportation procedures must be carried out safely and without any risk.
5- Financial and payment rules: To export fish, the financial and payment rules related to commercial transactions must be adhered to and payment must be made in safe and legal ways. For example, secure payment methods such as LC credit should be used.
Fish export tariff conditions
The fish export tariff depends on various conditions, but in general these conditions include the following:
1- Type of fish: The type of fish to be exported and its weight have an important effect on the tariff. For example, the price of exporting salmon is higher than the price of exporting sardine fish.
2- Destination: The export destination also affects the tariff. For example, sometimes countries with which we have trade agreements have lower tariffs for importing products.
3- Level of competition: If we compete with other countries in the field of exporting fish to a country, the tariff may increase.
4- Market conditions: The market conditions of the place of sale are also influential. For example, if there is a shortage of fish in the local market, the export tariff may be higher.
5- Production steps: The steps of production, transportation and packaging of products are also influential. For example, if the fish is exported with good quality and proper packaging, the tariff will be lower.
In general, the fish export tariff depends on various conditions, and to know the exact tariff, it is better to contact the relevant authorities.
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