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Trade terms in Türkiye: what works and what catches people out
In Türkiye an importer needs a Turkish tax number for most goods, and many product groups go through TAREKS risk-based checks. ICC reports frequent disputes over who pays duties, taxes and port handling under DDP and FOB.
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DDP when importing into Türkiye Unverified Unverified
Can a foreign seller clear the goods and pay import taxes in this country?
Not yet verified. An importer needs a Turkish tax number for all but restricted items; whether a foreign seller can practically obtain one and act as importer is not confirmed. ICC reports DDP often causes confusion over customs, tax and port-cost responsibility in Türkiye.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Administration (trade.gov) · International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) · last checked
CIF when importing into Türkiye Unverified Unverified
Can the seller buy the cargo insurance abroad for goods going into this country?
No CIF barrier is listed for Türkiye in ICC's January 2025 barrier tables. We have not yet checked national sources, so treat this as unverified.
Sources: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) · last checked
CIP when importing into Türkiye Unverified Unverified
Can the seller buy the cargo insurance abroad for goods going into this country?
No CIP barrier is listed for Türkiye in ICC's January 2025 barrier tables. We have not yet checked national sources, so treat this as unverified.
Sources: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) · last checked
EXW when exporting from Türkiye Unverified Unverified
Can a foreign buyer handle export clearance out of this country?
No EXW barrier is listed for Türkiye in ICC's January 2025 barrier tables. We have not yet checked national sources, so treat this as unverified.
Sources: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) · last checked
FCA when exporting from Türkiye Unverified Unverified
Are there export-filing traps when the buyer arranges carriage from this country?
No FCA barrier is listed for Türkiye in ICC's January 2025 barrier tables. We have not yet checked national sources, so treat this as unverified.
Sources: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) · last checked
FOB when exporting from Türkiye Unverified Needs review
Are there local quirks with FOB when shipping from this country?
ICC reports misunderstandings in Türkiye about who bears handling costs at Turkish ports under FOB; spell out terminal charges in the contract.
Sources: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) · last checked
Key facts
- Importer of record ✓ Verified
An importer needs only a Turkish tax number to import most goods; restricted goods need authorised establishments or agency approvals.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Administration (trade.gov) · last checked
What catches people out
- Documents ✓ Verified
Pro forma invoices must show freight and insurance charges separately, be under six months old and carry the words 'pro forma'.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Administration (trade.gov) · last checked
Sources used on this page
- Türkiye – Import Requirements and Documentation — U.S. International Trade Administration (trade.gov)
- National regulatory barriers to the Incoterms® 2020 rules (updated January 2025) — International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Snapshot as of December 2024, compiled from ICC national committees. Used as a lead list: facts that rely only on this document are flagged for review until confirmed against national law.
'Needs review' means the fact relies on a secondary source (often ICC's January 2025 barrier list) or an inference we have not yet confirmed against the national law. Spotted an error or a change? Tell us.