Smuggling of Automobile Tires Abetted by Import Obstacles

Due to a lack of authorized car tire import, the smuggling of tires is rampant, according to the secretary of Iran Tire Importers Association.
“If the government were to modify the current conditions and make it possible to import passenger car tires, it will be in the interest of both consumers and the government,” Mohammad Mir-Abedini was also quoted as saying by Khabar Khodro.
Currently, it is possible to import heavy vehicle tires, but due to foreign exchange obstacles, it is not possible to import car tires.
“The import of heavy vehicle tires is being carried out as per the needs, but the official import of passenger car tires is not possible due to fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate’s base price and the overall rise in the price of passenger tires,” he said.