Export Documentation

Export Documentation for Turkey: Required Documents

Documents for shipping to or from Turkey: core documents, certificates, restricted goods, and customs procedures.

Country
Turkey
Customs authority
Ministry of Trade / Turkish Customs
Trading bloc
EU Customs Union (partial)
Currency
TRY
Estimated clearance
2-5 days typical

Tax ID number required

Customs Union with EU for industrial goods

VAT (18-20%) on imports

CE marking often required

Core documents

  • Commercial Invoice (required): Turkish or English
  • Packing List (required): Package details
  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (required): Transport document
  • Customs Declaration (required): ÖTV registration

Additional documents

  • A.TR Certificate: For EU Customs Union goods
  • Certificate of Origin: For non-EU goods
  • TSE Certificate: Turkish standards

Special certificates

  • TSE Mark: applies to Regulated products, issued by TSE.
  • CE Mark: applies to Industrial goods, issued by Notified bodies.

Customs procedures

  • BILGE electronic system
  • Customs Union benefits for EU goods
  • Free zones available

Restricted goods

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food products
  • Electronics
  • Cosmetics

Prohibited goods

  • Narcotics
  • Weapons
  • Counterfeit goods
  • Obscene materials

Tips

  • A.TR for EU goods avoids duties
  • Istanbul major port
  • Currency volatility affects costs

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Frequently asked questions

What is A.TR certificate?

A.TR proves goods are in free circulation in EU/Turkey, allowing duty-free trade under Customs Union.

Does Turkey follow EU rules?

Turkey has Customs Union with EU for industrial goods, so CE marking and many EU standards apply.