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Persian Rugs OK despite embargo against Iran
December 28, 2007
Despite the tense relations between the U.S. and Iran, carpets and other textile floor coverings are about the only product the U.S. can legally import from the Persian nation.
That's good news for the industry.
outlined in Wikipedia.org under the Persian Carpet section. They are based mostly on the region where they are made., titled "Economic Sanctions: Agencies Face Competing Priorities in Enforcing the U.S. Embargo on Cuba" and dated November 2007, outlines on page 80 the permissible imports from Iran. Along with carpets and textile floor coverings are gifts valued at $100 or less, information or informational materials and food intended for human consumption. All other imports are prohibited.
Posted by Cecile B. Corral on December 28, 2007 | Comments (0)
