Turkey Import Duty & VAT Calculator
Rates last verified 2026-06-03.
Work out what your imports will actually cost to land in Turkey — before you commit to an order or a shipment. This calculator computes the customs duty and the 20% VAT (KDV), then totals everything into a single landed cost.
Turkey charges duty on the CIF customs value, then VAT (20%) on the customs value plus the duty. Turkey is in a customs union with the EU, so EU-origin industrial goods enter duty-free with an A.TR certificate — though the 20% VAT still applies.
Enter your figures in the calculator above to see your full landed cost.
How import duty and VAT work in Turkey
Two main charges apply: customs duty and VAT (KDV, 20%) — plus a special consumption tax on some goods. Duty is worked out first, then VAT builds on it.
Customs value (the duty base)
Duty is charged on the CIF customs value — the price of the goods plus transport and insurance to the Turkish port. On FOB or EXW terms, add the international freight and insurance to reach it.
Customs duty — and the EU customs union
Rates vary by HS code. But Turkey is in a customs union with the EU: EU-origin industrial goods in free circulation enter duty-free with an A.TR movement certificate. For non-EU origins, the normal tariff applies (apparel around 12%, many electronics 0%).
VAT (KDV) — charged on duty too
VAT is 20% at the standard rate (with reduced 10% and 1% rates for some goods), charged on the customs value + customs duty (and any special consumption tax). VAT applies regardless of origin — even EU-origin goods that are duty-free still pay the 20% VAT.
Low-value e-commerce (channel abolished in 2026)
Turkey abolished its simplified low-value channel from 1 February 2026 (Presidential Decision 10813). The old €30 flat-rate regime — about 30% for EU-origin goods and 60% for non-EU — was removed, so general consumer imports now require a full customs declaration with the standard duty + 20% VAT from the first euro. A flat-rate channel survives only for medicines and dietary supplements up to €1,500.
Other charges
Customs brokerage is a private cost entered here as an estimate.
Incoterms: what your supplier price already includes
The Incoterm decides what's already inside the supplier's price, and therefore what you add to reach the CIF customs value.
EXW (Ex Works). Goods only — add origin handling, export clearance, foreign inland freight, international freight and insurance to Turkey.
FOB / FCA. The supplier has cleared and loaded the goods at origin; you add international freight and insurance to reach the customs value.
CFR / CPT. International carriage is in the price; you still add insurance.
CIF / CIP. Freight and insurance to Turkey are both included — that figure is essentially your customs value.
DAP / DDP. Under DDP the seller has paid the Turkish duty and VAT. Under DAP they deliver but you still owe them.
The Turkey-specific point
Turkey's customs value is CIF, so freight and insurance are in the duty base, and VAT builds on customs value + duty. The biggest lever is origin: EU-origin industrial goods are duty-free with an A.TR, leaving mostly the 20% VAT. Pick the Incoterm that matches your invoice and set duty to 0% if you hold a valid A.TR.
Worked example: ₺100,000 shipment
Take a consignment of ₺100,000 of general goods (non-EU origin), bought FOB, with ₺12,000 of freight and ₺1,000 of insurance. Assume 10% duty and the standard 20% VAT.
| Line item | Basis | Amount (TRY) |
|---|---|---|
| Goods (FOB) | supplier price | 100,000 |
| International freight | 12,000 | |
| Insurance | 1,000 | |
| Customs value (CIF) | goods + freight + insurance | 113,000 |
| Duty @ 10% | 10% of customs value | 11,300 |
| VAT base | customs value + duty | 124,300 |
| VAT @ 20% | 20% of the base | 24,860 |
The customs value is ₺113,000. Duty of ₺11,300 sits on it, and VAT is charged on ₺124,300 (customs value + duty), giving ₺24,860.
100,000 + 12,000 + 1,000 + 11,300 + 24,860 = ₺149,160.
The duty and VAT together add about ₺36,160 on ₺100,000 of goods — roughly 36%, driven mostly by the 20% VAT. Had the goods been EU-origin with an A.TR certificate, the duty would be 0%, cutting it to about 25% (VAT only).
Turkey import duty rates by product category
Representative CIF-basis duty rates for common product categories imported into Turkey. Actual rates depend on the exact HS classification — treat these as a starting point and confirm your code with the official tariff. Rates last verified 2026-06-03.
| Product category | Import duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| General manufactured goods (non-EU origin) | 10%Turkey's duty varies by HS code (and is 0% for EU-origin industrial goods with an A.TR). Look it up on the Turkish tariff. | 20% |
| EU-origin industrial goods (A.TR certificate) | 0% | 20% |
| Clothing & apparel (non-EU origin) | 12%Apparel from non-EU origins typically carries around 12% duty; EU-origin is 0% with an A.TR. | 20% |
| Electronics & computers | 0%Most consumer electronics and computers are duty-free (0%). | 20% |
| Toys & games | 0%Most toys (HS 9503) are duty-free (0%) under the EU Common External Tariff that Turkey applies, but it is not uniform: many lines — dolls, plastic construction sets, puzzles, stuffed toys and die-cast models — carry about 4.7%. Confirm your exact HS code. | 20% |
| Furniture & lighting | 2.7%Mixed: most wood, metal and plastic furniture (HS 9403) is duty-free (0%) under the EU tariff Turkey applies, while lighting/luminaires (9405) run about 2.7%, bamboo/rattan furniture and furniture parts about 2.7-4%. Verify your exact HS code — for plain furniture the rate is often 0%. | 20% |
| Cosmetics & skincare | 0%Cosmetics, perfumes and skincare (HS 3303-3307) are generally duty-free (0%) under the EU Common External Tariff Turkey applies, but rates vary by HS code — verify your exact code. | 20% |
| Jewellery & watches | 2.5%Jewellery (HS 7113) is about 2-2.5% (4% for base metal clad with precious metal) under the EU tariff Turkey applies. Watches (HS 9101-9102) are NOT charged a percentage — the EU/Turkey duty is a small fixed amount per watch (a specific duty, roughly €0.30 per item plus per-component amounts), so the effective rate is usually well under 1%. Verify your exact HS code. | 20% |
| Kitchen & homeware | 5%Kitchen and homeware spans many HS codes with very different rates under the EU tariff Turkey applies: ceramics (6911-6912) up to ~12%, table/kitchen glass (7013) ~11%, plastics (3924) ~6.5%, base-metal articles (7323) ~3.7%. Verify your exact code — ceramics and glassware sit at the high end. | 20% |
| Sporting goods & fitness | 2.7%Sporting goods and fitness equipment (HS 9506) typically carry about 2.7% duty (0% for some items, up to ~4% for tennis rackets) under the EU tariff Turkey applies; verify your exact HS code. | 20% |
| Bags, luggage & leather goods | 3%Bags and luggage (HS 4202) run about 3-3.7% for leather and up to 9.7% for plastic-sheeting-faced goods under the EU tariff Turkey applies; verify your exact HS code. | 20% |
| Automotive parts & accessories | 4.5%Automotive parts and accessories (HS 8708) typically carry around 3-4.5% duty under the EU tariff Turkey applies; the rate varies by HS code, so verify your exact code. | 20% |
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Frequently asked questions
How is import VAT (KDV) calculated in Turkey?+
KDV is 20% of the customs value (CIF) plus the customs duty (and any special consumption tax). On a ₺113,000 customs value with ₺11,300 duty, the VAT base is ₺124,300 and VAT is ₺24,860. Reduced 10% and 1% rates apply to some goods.
Do EU goods avoid duty in Turkey?+
EU-origin industrial goods in free circulation enter Turkey duty-free under the EU–Turkey customs union, with a valid A.TR movement certificate. But the 20% VAT still applies — the customs union removes duty, not VAT. Agricultural goods and some others are outside the industrial-goods customs union.
Is Turkish import duty based on CIF or FOB?+
On CIF. The customs value is the price of the goods plus transport and insurance to the Turkish port, so freight and insurance are in the duty base. If you bought FOB, add them to reach the customs value.
How are cheap e-commerce parcels taxed in Turkey?+
Not with a flat rate anymore. From 1 February 2026 (Presidential Decision 10813) Turkey abolished the simplified €30 low-value channel, so e-commerce parcels now require a full customs declaration with the standard duty + 20% VAT from the first euro. A flat-rate channel survives only for medicines and dietary supplements up to €1,500.
Is this an official quote from Turkish customs?+
No. This is an estimate to help you plan. Your actual duty and VAT depend on the HS classification, customs value, origin and any special consumption tax, determined at clearance. Treat the figures here as indicative and confirm the rates before relying on them.
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Estimates only — not customs, tax, or legal advice. Duty and tax depend on exact HS classification and current rules; always confirm with the official customs authority before relying on these figures. Read the full disclaimer.