Process of Issuing a Separated Warehouse Receipt in Iranian Ports

After the issuance of the initial main warehouse receipt, the applicant must visit the Special Economic Zone office — or download the application form for issuing a separated warehouse receipt through the official website — in order to request separation and obtain new warehouse receipts.
At this stage, the terminal and port operations department reviews and verifies all documents related to the cargo. With the approval of the manager or authorized official of the Special Zone, the applicant may proceed with inspection, recording, counting, weighing, sampling, re-packaging, or drying of the goods stored within the Special Zone facilities, under the continuous supervision of the designated port representative.

Submission of Required Documents

The beneficiary prepares and submits all necessary documents for the issuance of the electronic warehouse receipt to the Special Economic Zone.

Required documents:

1-The original warehouse receipt issued in the name of the shipping line or the beneficiary and properly endorsed.
2-Valid identification documents of the beneficiary.
3-Payment of the fee for each separated warehouse receipt.

Identity Verification & Document Control

The port area verifies the identity of the applicant based on valid identification documents and confirms their eligibility.
The Special Zone officer:
Verifies the identity of the applicant
Reviews and checks the accuracy of submitted documents
Compares the quantity and volume of the requested separated cargo with the allowable threshold defined by zone management

Notifying the Applicant to Complete Documents

If identity verification fails, the applicant is notified to take necessary corrective actions.
Any deficiencies or missing documents in the file are also communicated to the applicant for completion.

Completing Documents & Re-submission

The applicant completes and corrects the required documents and submits them again.

Issuance of Separated Warehouse Receipt

Printing, distribution, and storage of warehouse receipts are carried out by the Special Zone officer.

Approval, Stamp, and Signature

The receipts are approved, signed, and sealed by the authorized official of the zone.

Delivery & Archiving

A copy of the warehouse receipt is given to the applicant, and another copy is archived in the port area.
Important Note: Requests for separation or name change may be repeated multiple times, subject to the region’s maximum allowable limits and payment of the relevant fees each time.
These receipts are bilingual (English & Persian) and are submitted to relevant authorities such as customs, banks, etc.

Additional Notes Regarding Warehouse Receipts

Note 1: If required by the transit operator, a warehouse receipt for transit cargo may be issued in the name of the transit operator (whose name appears in the transit declaration) or the individual formally authorized by them. Name change or separation conditions follow the earlier instructions.
Note 2: The back of the warehouse receipt lists the rules and conditions for storage, compensation for damage or loss, storage duration, actions after the storage period, cost recovery methods, and other regulations. This is considered a binding contract between the Special Zone and the beneficiary.
Note 3: To avoid duplication of work, private companies licensed to store goods in the Special Zone may design and issue warehouse receipt forms with their own branding, based on the approved template of the zone. Approval of the authorized official may be required. Certain responsibilities of the Special Zone authority may be delegated to such companies.
Note 4: Issuing a duplicate (replacement) warehouse receipt is strictly prohibited.
Note 5: The weight printed on the warehouse receipt is based on the cargo’s transport documents.

9. Process Title

Process Name: Issuance of Certificate of Origin in Port Special Economic Zones

Note: According to the Note of Article 10 of the Law on Establishment and Administration of Special Economic Zones, each zone’s management is authorized — upon the applicant’s request and with Customs approval — to issue a Certificate of Origin for goods exiting the zone. Banks are required to accept certificates issued under this regulation.

Objective

To establish a unified procedure across all port Special Economic Zones
To clarify all steps for obtaining the Certificate of Origin for external customers and zone staff
To guide customers through the service request process
To control goods exiting the country
To replace scattered and inconsistent procedures in various ports
To prevent arbitrary decisions in issuing Certificates of Origin
From: Applicant’s request To: Issuance of Certificate of Origin for all goods requested by the applicant

Definitions

Special Zone: A port Special Economic Zone established under Article 1 of the Law on Special Economic Zones of Iran. Current zones include Shahid Rajaee, Bushehr, and Amirabad, with expansion to other ports in the future.
Certificate of Origin: A signed declaration confirming the country where the goods were manufactured or processed. The authorized issuer certifies the exact origin of the goods.
Country of Origin: The country where the goods were produced, manufactured, or processed.
Issuing Authority for Certificate of Origin: Ports and Maritime Organization within the Special Zones.
Authorized Issuing Official: The manager of the Special Economic Zone or the person designated by them.
Secondary Certificate of Origin: A declaration confirming that goods were produced in countries other than Iran, for which the Special Zone only verifies the authenticity of origin.