How to Import Goods to Turkey?

Businesses that want to bring commercial goods from abroad to Turkey need to follow several steps, from purchasing the product to completing customs procedures and delivering the goods in Turkey.

Importing is not simply purchasing a product abroad and having it shipped to Turkey. The process may involve determining the HS Code, checking import requirements, calculating customs duties and taxes, preparing the necessary documents, choosing the appropriate shipping method and completing customs clearance procedures.

For commercial imports, it is important to check the import requirements of the product before placing the order.

Turkbox helps businesses organize the logistics process for commercial goods, machine parts, spare parts, product samples and other shipments imported from abroad into Turkey.

How Does the Import Process Work?

The general process for importing commercial goods into Turkey can be summarized as follows:

1. Determine the Product to Be Imported

First, determine what product you want to import and from which country.

The following information should be clarified:

• Product name
• Quantity
• Product value
• Intended use
• Supplier or manufacturer information
• Country of origin
• Weight and dimensions

For businesses importing for the first time, it is particularly important to check the import requirements before purchasing the product.

2. Determine the HS Code

One of the most important parts of the import process is determining the HS Code / Turkish GTIP classification of the product.

The tariff classification of a product affects the applicable customs duties, additional duties, import controls, permits and other requirements.

Therefore, simply calculating:

Product price + shipping cost

is not always sufficient to determine the actual import cost.

The correct tariff classification should be checked before importing the product.

3. Calculate Import Duties and Other Costs

After determining the product's tariff classification, the applicable customs duties and other import-related costs should be reviewed.

Depending on the product, the total import cost may include:

• Customs duty
• Additional customs duties
• VAT
• Special consumption tax where applicable
• Trade policy measures
• Shipping costs
• Insurance
• Customs clearance charges
• Other applicable costs

There is no single customs duty rate that applies to every imported product.

The applicable duties and requirements depend on factors such as the product's classification, origin and the current import regulations.

4. Check the Required Import Documents

The documents required for an import shipment may vary depending on the product and the type of transaction.

Commercial imports may require documents such as:

• Commercial invoice
• Proforma invoice
• Packing list
• Certificate or information regarding origin
• Transport documents
• HS Code information
• Required permits or conformity documents
• Technical documents

Certain products may also require additional certificates, permits, inspections or compliance documents.

For this reason, it is important to check the import requirements before the shipment is dispatched.

5. Purchase the Product From the Overseas Supplier

Once the import requirements and estimated costs have been reviewed, the purchasing process with the overseas supplier can be completed.

The agreed Incoterm / delivery term is also important at this stage.

For example, a supplier may only offer the goods from its own warehouse or facility. In such cases, the importer may need to arrange the international transportation separately.

This is particularly relevant for businesses purchasing products from suppliers in China, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States and other countries.

6. Ship the Goods to Turkey

The appropriate transportation method depends on:

• Weight
• Volume
• Product type
• Shipment value
• Urgency
• Destination
• Delivery requirements

For small and urgent commercial shipments, express air freight can be an effective option.

For larger or heavier shipments, air freight, road freight or sea freight may be more suitable depending on the shipment.

Turkbox focuses particularly on small and medium-sized commercial shipments, machine parts, spare parts, samples and other goods that need to reach Turkey quickly.

7. Complete Customs Clearance

Once the shipment arrives in Turkey, the customs clearance process begins.

For standard commercial imports, the goods must be declared to customs and the applicable customs procedures, duties and other obligations must be completed before the goods can enter free circulation in Turkey.

Accurate product descriptions, correct tariff classification and complete documentation are important for a smooth customs process.

8. Receive the Goods in Turkey

After the customs procedures and applicable payments have been completed, the goods can be released and delivered in Turkey.

The shipment can then be delivered to:

• Your company address
• Factory
• Warehouse
• Business location
• Other designated delivery address

This completes the import process from the overseas supplier to the final destination in Turkey.

Do I Need a Company to Import Goods into Turkey?

For commercial imports, the importer must meet the applicable legal and tax requirements.

Depending on the type of product and transaction, additional requirements may also apply.

Businesses planning to import commercially should therefore check both their own import eligibility and the specific requirements of the product before placing an order.

Why Is the HS Code Important for Imports?

The HS Code is one of the most important elements of the import process.

The tariff classification can affect:

• Customs duties
• Additional customs duties
• Import requirements
• Permits
• Inspections
• Certification requirements

For this reason, the exact import cost cannot always be determined without knowing the correct HS Code.

When requesting an import quotation from Turkbox, providing the HS Code / GTIP number helps us evaluate the shipment more accurately.

How to Import From China to Turkey?

China is one of the most important sourcing markets for businesses importing commercial products into Turkey.

Businesses import many different types of products from China, including:

• Machine parts
• Spare parts
• Electronic components
• Textile products
• Manufacturing materials
• Product samples
• Industrial products

The general process is:

Product selection → HS Code check → Cost calculation → Supplier → Transportation → Customs clearance → Delivery in Turkey

The product's tariff classification and country of origin are important when determining applicable duties and import requirements.

👉 See our detailed guide on China to Turkey Import for more information.

How to Import From Germany to Turkey?

Germany is an important source market for Turkish businesses, particularly for:

• Machine parts
• Automotive spare parts
• Industrial equipment
• Electronic components
• Technical products
• Product samples

When importing from Germany, it is important to distinguish between the shipping country and the country of origin of the goods.

For example, a product may be shipped from Germany while its country of origin is another country. This distinction can affect customs duties and certain trade policy measures.

👉 Read our guide on Shipping From Germany to Turkey for more information.

What Is Fast Import?

Fast import refers to using a faster transportation and customs logistics solution when goods need to reach Turkey quickly.

This can be particularly useful for small or medium-sized commercial shipments and urgent spare parts.

For example, if a machine part is urgently needed for a production line, waiting several weeks for traditional sea freight may cause significant operational losses.

In such cases, express air freight from the supplier's country to Turkey can be considered.

However, fast transportation does not mean that the shipment is automatically duty-free or exempt from customs procedures.

Fast shipping and customs duty exemption are two different matters.

Can I Import Small Quantities Commercially?

Yes. Commercial imports are not limited to containers or very large shipments.

Businesses may need to import:

• A few machine parts
• Spare parts
• Product samples
• Technical equipment
• Electronic components
• Small quantities of commercial products

However, a small quantity does not automatically mean that the shipment is duty-free or exempt from customs procedures.

The commercial nature of the shipment and the applicable customs procedure depend on the product and the circumstances of the import.

How Is the Total Import Cost Calculated?

The actual cost of importing a product cannot always be calculated from the purchase price alone.

Depending on the shipment, the total cost may include:

Product price + shipping + insurance + customs duties + import taxes + customs clearance and related costs

The applicable duties depend on the product's tariff classification, origin and current regulations.

For this reason, businesses should conduct a product-specific import cost analysis before placing an order.

Importing Urgent Spare Parts to Turkey

One of the most useful applications of fast commercial import is urgent spare parts transportation.

Production facilities, factories, marine companies and service providers may occasionally need a spare part that is not available locally.

In such cases, the part can potentially be collected from the overseas supplier and transported to Turkey by express air freight, depending on the product and applicable import requirements.

This can be particularly useful for:

• Machine spare parts
• Industrial components
• Automotive spare parts
• Marine and yacht spare parts
• Electronic components
• Production equipment

Importing Yacht and Marine Spare Parts

Turkbox can also organize transportation for businesses that need to bring yacht, boat and marine spare parts from overseas suppliers to Turkey.

Depending on the shipment, urgent marine parts can be collected from the supplier and transported to Turkey using an appropriate express or air freight solution.

👉 Read our detailed page about Yacht and Boat Spare Parts Import.

Importing Product Samples to Turkey

Businesses often need to import samples before placing a larger commercial order.

Samples can be used to:

• Check product quality
• Test a product
• Evaluate a new supplier
• Approve a product before mass production
• Review a product before placing a larger order

The customs treatment of a sample depends on its nature, quantity, value and intended use.

👉 See our guide on How to Import Product Samples.

Manage Your Import Process With Turkbox

If you want to bring commercial products from abroad to Turkey but are not sure how to organize the transportation and import process, you can request an import quotation from Turkbox.

Our import logistics solutions can be suitable for:

• Machine parts
• Spare parts
• Yacht and boat spare parts
• Marine spare parts
• Automotive spare parts
• Industrial products
• Electronic components
• Product samples
• Small and medium-sized commercial shipments
• Urgent shipments

Turkbox can help coordinate the logistics process from the overseas supplier to transportation to Turkey and the customs clearance process.

Get an Import Quotation

Do you want to import commercial products from abroad to Turkey?

Send us:

• Product name
• Product link
• HS Code / GTIP number
• Product value
• Quantity
• Weight
• Package dimensions
• Supplier country
• Delivery address in Turkey

Turkbox will evaluate your shipment and prepare an import logistics quotation.

You can fill out the quotation form or contact us directly via WhatsApp.