If you want to send parcels to Turkey, you can trust the experts at PACK & SEND.
PACK & SEND excels in safe and secure shipping across Europe and beyond. We have over 30 years’ experience in specialist freight forwarding, international shipping and door-to-door packing and delivery services.
As we specialise in large, fragile, awkward and valuable items – no package is too big or too difficult. You can trust PACK & SEND’s service centre experts to deliver your package to its destination in perfect condition.
Below, you’ll find everything you need to consider when shipping items to Turkey – from how to address your package to customs requirements and import restrictions.
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DELIVERING TO TURKEY
PACK & SEND offers an impressive range of packing and shipping services, as well end-to-end tracking, delivering peace of mind for all your international shipping needs.
Are you sending items to family and friends abroad, starting a business venture or moving to Turkey? Whatever you need, we will handle the entire process for you.
We offer a competitive range of secure packing and delivery solutions, tailored to your needs.
Before sending goods to Turkey, make sure you understand the nation’s import regulations, as well as the additional rules imposed by the European Union. Shipping to Turkey has become slightly more complicated post-Brexit, with extra checks, tariffs, and regulations.
Parcels entering Europe from Turkey are now subject to additional customs and duty fees, which are charged to the recipient. UK-based senders need to submit a commercial invoice to ship products, too. This helps customs officials determine whether imported items should be subject to import duties and, if so, how much they need to charge.
Some packages may be exempt from customs charges – like personal effects and items intended as gifts – provided they meet Turkey’s import regulations. Parcels valued under €22 (or equivalent in Turkish Lira) may also be exempt from import charges.
Make sure your package qualifies for the Customs Duty and VAT-free allowance by following the shipping instructions issued by the Turkish Ministry of Trade.
It’s important to:
Fill in the paperwork correctly, completing all the sections
Avoid sending prohibited or restricted items
Be precise and detailed – e.g., instead of just saying ‘clothes’, state ‘2 x men’s cotton shirts, made in Ireland’
Include the correct licences and certificates
PACK & SEND understands what it takes to meet the import criteria of Turkey and works closely with customers to make sure their cargo is fully compliant.
On top of each nation’s unique import regulations, the EU adds an extra challenge, with additional red tape to navigate.
Take time to understand exactly what items can be imported, in what quantities, and which items are prohibited. Always check restricted items and size or quantity allowances before sending, as prohibited items may be destroyed or returned to you at a charge.
For example, most weapons and firearms are also prohibited, while meat, milk, and dairy products are subject to restrictions too.
If you’re unsure whether your items are permitted, contact the Turkish Customs and Trade Ministry through its dedicated website.
Every nation has its own unique rules for formatting addresses.
When shipping to Turkey, the recipient’s name should be on the first line, with the property number and street name or PO Box number on the next line. Write the postcode and city/town on the next line. Finally, write TURKEY in capital letters on the last line.
For example: MEHMET DEMIR AKŞEMSETTİN MAH. GÖKHAN SOK. NO. 1 06934 SİNCAN / ANKARA TURKEY
Note: Please confirm the address formatting, as the example may vary.
Include your return address on the opposite side of the package to the delivery address.
At PACK & SEND, we pride ourselves on delivering your awkward or valuable parcels to Turkey, safely and securely.
Our bespoke packing and shipping service means you can trust that your items will arrive in perfect condition, and we will obtain a signature on delivery for extra peace of mind.
Whatever you’re sending, make sure it’s protected with PACK & SEND’s comprehensive loss or damage cover.
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