Department of Public Administration Students Visit the Directorate of Customs

On Monday, December 1, 2025, a group of second- and third-year students from the Department of Public Administration visited the Erbil Directorate of Customs under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Raz Azad Jalal. Upon their arrival, the group was warmly received by Mr.  Fayaq Ahmed Miran, Director of the Erbil Directorate of Customs.

As part of the visit, Mr. Fayaq Ahmed Miran delivered a brief yet informative presentation outlining the organization’s working system. He explained that the organizational structure of the Erbil Directorate of Customs consists of three main departments: the Department of Administration, the Department of Customs, and the Department of Automobile. Each department is further divided into several specialized units.

He also highlighted that the directorate uses the HS (Harmonized System) for classifying goods, an internationally recognized system adopted worldwide for customs purposes. Additionally, the Erbil Directorate of Customs operates in accordance with the Customs Law, the Definition of Customs, and the Customs Guide, which collectively provide legal authority, define the roles and responsibilities of customs administrations, and offer practical procedures for daily operations.

The visit concluded with the supervisor and students expressing their deep gratitude to Fayaq Ahmed Miran and his team for their warm reception and valuable information.