Türkiye's 2025 Customs Regulations: What You Need to Know

If you ship to Türkiye, big changes are here. From 27 December 2024, Türkiye’s government has updated how customs values are calculated, and freight costs must now be included in the total value. This means some shipments that previously qualified for simplified clearance may now require formal customs processing—potentially leading to extra steps, costs, or delays.

So, what does this mean for your business? Let’s break it down.

Key Changes That Could Affect Your Shipments

Freight Costs Are Now Included in Customs Value

Previously, freight wasn’t always factored into customs valuation. Now, it must be included—which could push your shipment above the clearance threshold and into formal customs clearance territory.

Lower Clearance Thresholds

• 30 EUR for Business-to-Consumer (B2C) & Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) shipments
• 22 EUR for Business-to-Business (B2B) shipments
  If your shipment’s total value—including freight—exceeds these amounts, it will require formal clearance, meaning more paperwork and potentially higher costs.

Importer of Record Confirmation is Now Mandatory

For shipments that require formal clearance, you must get confirmation from the Importer of Record before customs can process the shipment.

Minimum Freight Cost Rules Apply

• If you list actual freight costs on your invoice, those will be used for customs valuation.
• If no freight costs are listed, or if they appear unrealistically low, a minimum of 3 EUR will be added—this is a government-mandated rule and applies to all carriers.

How to Avoid Costly Delays

To keep your shipments moving without surprises, make sure you:
✅ Clearly declare freight costs on all invoices.
✅ Check that your total shipment value stays within the updated thresholds to avoid unexpected formal clearance requirements.
✅ Submit all shipping documents electronically for faster processing.
✅ For B2C shipments, include the recipient’s mobile number and email—this helps Turkish customs contact them if needed.

What This Means for Your Business

If you're a shipper, importer, or eCommerce seller, these changes may impact your costs and clearance process. A package that previously breezed through under simplified clearance may now require extra paperwork and additional customs charges.

The good news? A few simple steps can keep shipments moving smoothly. By keeping invoices accurate and declaring freight costs properly, you can avoid unexpected delays or fees.

At Couriers & Freight, we track global regulatory changes, so you don’t have to. If you need help navigating Türkiye’s new customs rules, get in touch with us today!

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