📢 As of 6 February 2026, the value-based customs duty exemption for goods arriving in Türkiye via postal or express courier services has been completely abolished. The threshold, which had previously been reduced from EUR 150 to EUR 30, will no longer apply. Regardless of the product value (even EUR 1), all shipments will now be subject to customs duties. Under the new regime:
• Goods originating from EU Member States will be subject to a flat-rate customs duty of 30%,
• Goods originating from non-EU countries will be subject to a flat-rate customs duty of 60%.
For products listed under Schedule (IV) of the Special Consumption Tax Law (such as certain electronic devices and cosmetics), an additional 20% tax may apply on top of the above rates. The abolition of the exemption affects not only the tax burden but also the declaration process and related clearance costs. In practice, low-value items may incur total charges significantly exceeding the original purchase price once duties and processing fees are added. The primary policy objectives behind this amendment are understood to be the protection of domestic producers, the prevention of unfair competition, and the reduction of tax leakage.
In short: cross-border low-value online shopping now requires careful cost analysis before placing an order.
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