Sending goods to Turkey.  (Turkey)

Import taxes and duties in Türkiye.

Overview

When shipping goods to Turkey, the recipient is required to pay import duties, regardless of whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. 
The CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) assessment method involves calculating duties and taxes based on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. In addition to duties, imports are also subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) and Special Consumption Tax.
 

Turkish customs duties and taxes.

Turkey's tariff rates range from 0% to 145%, with an average rate of 6.02%.
Certain types of goods can be imported to Turkey without paying customs duties (for example, books, laptop computers, and other electronic products).
 

 Value Added Tax (VAT) in Turkey

Shipments to Turkey will be subject to a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 18% on the total CIF price, plus duties (if any). Some items, such as food, will be subject to a lower rate.

Minimum duties and taxes in Turkey.

Turkey calculates import duties on an FOB price (meaning the value of the goods only). Shipments to Turkey with a value of USD 75 or less are exempt from import duties, but Value Added Tax (VAT) and consumption tax are still payable. 
 

Other taxes and customs fees in Türkiye.

Shipments to Turkey are subject to a Special Consumption Tax at varying rates depending on the type of goods, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Export) price plus duties.

Location and contact information for the Turkish Customs Department.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on shipments to Turkey can be found on the Turkish Customs website:  https://www.turkeycustoms.net/en/homepage

How to send goods to Turkey.

For shipments to Turkey, SME SHIPPING provides document and parcel delivery services via DHL EXPRESS, FEDEX EXPRESS, TNT EXPRESS, Global Mail, and international sea freight.