Iran Daily report in June.13 that vice president of Iran General custom Office Mahmoud Beheshtian declaim to media in June.12 that this office begin to increase the import tariff of part daily consumption products greatly to carry out government s policy about increasing import tariff. Fashion import tariff rate is double of previous rate, the one of textile fabric increased from 40% to 60%, silk tax rate increased most, reaching 10 double. In the meanwhile, the product be upgraded also include mobile phone, telephone, home appliance, shoes, meat, edible oil, syrup, candy etc.
Iran business ministry Massoud Mirkazemi claim to media that Iran is aiming to bargain with WTO on the tariff standard for entering into WTO by increasing import tariff. If Iran's import tariff is zero, Iran have no space to negotiate in tariff slashing rate.
The minister says that during negotiation for entering into WTO, Iran will not give up their own benefit for some favorable treatment. However, Iran will be deprived to enjoy this treatment if he does not cooperate with WTO.
The expert indicate that the high custom policy carried out by government can bring the rampancy of smuggle as well as heavy burden to Iran.
