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Turkiye ends duty-free limit for goods bought online from abroad

08 Jan '26
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Turkiye ends duty-free limit for goods bought online from abroad
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  • Turkiye has ended a €30 (~$35) duty-free allowance for non-commercial goods purchased from abroad via mail or express cargo.
  • The new rule will take effect in 30 days, the official gazette said, adding that duty-free imports will now only apply to medicines and dietary supplements valued at up to €1,500.
  • The threshold had been lowered to €27 per order in 2024, with an additional €3 shipping fee.
Turkiye has terminated a €30 (~$35) duty-free allowance for non-commercial goods purchased from abroad via mail or express cargo, according to a Presidential decree.

The new rule will take effect in 30 days, the official gazette said, adding that duty-free imports will now only apply to medicines and dietary supplements valued at up to €1,500.

The threshold had been lowered to €27 per order in 2024, with an additional €3 shipping fee.

Goods shipped to Turkiye that are not considered commercial are subject to taxes of 30 per cent for European Union (EU)-origin products and 60 per cent for others, while certain items also incur a 20-per cent tax.

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