As per new regulations from Iraq Customs, these mandatory requirements need to be adhered to with immediate effect for all shipments to Iraq:
- Bill of Lading should read the actual name of the commodity; accordingly, “General Cargo” as a commodity description is not acceptable. Exact cargo/commodity should be mentioned on the Bill of Lading.
- The consignee and notify party on the Bill of Lading should be Iraq parties only and no foreign parties are allowed. The consignee should have a valid import licence in Iraq.
- Upon berthing of vessel at Umm Qasr Port, amendments to the manifest are prohibited by Customs.
