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Cargo to and from Afghanistan through Iran
How cargo reaches Afghanistan from Iranian ports, and how Afghanistan's exports reach world markets: border crossings, modes, documents and practical notes.
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دوستان و بازرگانان گرامی افغانستان، به خانه خودتان خوش آمدید. افتخار داریم کالای شما را از بنادر خلیج فارس و دریای عمان تا دروازههای افغانستان همراهی کنیم.
Dear friends and traders of Afghanistan, welcome home. It is our honour to carry your cargo from the ports of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman to the gates of Afghanistan.
Border crossingsDogharoun (customs guide, FA), Milak (customs guide, FA), Mahirud
ModesRoad; Khaf–Herat railway at the Dogharoun border
From Iranian portsBandar Abbas, Chabahar
Main citiesHerat, Kabul, Kandahar, Mazar-i-Sharif, Zaranj
Main routes
Bandar Abbas → Kerman → Mashhad → Dogharoun → HeratMain route for Herat, Kabul and northern Afghanistan.
Chabahar → Zahedan → Milak → ZaranjShortest route from the sea to southern and western Afghanistan and Kandahar.
Bandar Abbas → rail to Mashhad and Khaf → HeratFor bulk and heavy volumes moving by wagon to Herat.
Trade in both directions
Imports to Afghanistan through IranFood, fuel and petroleum products, building materials, machinery and consumer goods from China, India and Iran
Exports from Afghanistan through Iranian portsDried fruit, saffron, carpets, cotton, minerals and fresh fruit
Documents and practical notes
- Transit cargo must be declared for transit at the Iranian port of entry, showing Afghanistan as the final destination.
- Cargo moves under a TIR carnet or a customs guarantee and seal to the exit border.
- The bill of lading should show the consignee and final destination in Afghanistan.
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