Micro Import to Turkey

Micro Import to Turkey: Simplified Customs Entry (ETGB) for Cargo Under 30 Kg

Importing commercial samples, textile swatches, or urgent machinery replacement parts to Turkey often leads to unexpected expenses where terminal fees outpace the actual value of the goods.

You do not need to pay heavy customs brokerage or airport storage fees for a €100 machine sensor or sample fabric. Under Turkish Customs Regulations, shipments weighing under 30 kg and valued below €1,500 can be imported via Simplified Customs Entry (ETGB) without requiring a formal customs broker.

H2: What is ETGB (Micro Import) in Turkey?

ETGB is a digital customs clearance mechanism that allows authorized express cargo operators to clear low-value and low-weight shipments electronically without requiring the importer to issue a formal power of attorney to a customs broker.

H3: Standard Import vs. ETGB Clearance in Turkey

H2: Customs Duties for Samples Under 30 Kg in Turkey

Under ETGB clearance, import duties are simplified and calculated based on a fixed tax rate determined by the country of origin:

• Shipments from European Union (EU) Countries: 30% Fixed Flat Duty

• Shipments from Non-EU Countries (China, USA, UK, etc.): 60% Fixed Flat Duty

How Duties Are Paid: Duties are assessed based on the commercial invoice value. Turkbox handles the duty payment electronically on your behalf and delivers the cargo directly to your doorstep with the official tax receipt attached.

H2: Required Documents from Overseas Suppliers

To ensure smooth ETGB execution, your international supplier only needs to attach two documents to the package:

1. Commercial Invoice: Clearly stating the item description (e.g., Sample Cotton Fabric - Value for Customs Purposes Only or Machinery Spare Part), HS Code, and real commercial value.

2. Packing List: Detailing the net and gross weight (kg) of the package.