Customs clearance for Turkey
We take care of the complete customs clearance for shipments to and from Turkey. Trade zone: Speciale relatie. AEO-F certified, experienced with machinery, automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, agricultural equipment, technology.
Customs Turkey at a glance
Turkey · Asia
- machinery
- automotive parts
- pharmaceuticals
- agricultural equipment
- technology
When importing to or exporting from Turkey certain customs aspects come into play. Aircargo.nl handles daily shipments to and from Turkey, especially in product categories machinery, automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, agricultural equipment, technology. Our AEO-F status (NL AEOF 0002440) ensures faster processing times and a lower chance of physical inspections.
On this page you’ll find the specific customs details for Turkey: trade regime, origin documents, typical processing times, and which documents are needed for smooth clearance.
Turkey and the EU have a free trade agreement. The correct origin document for preferential tariff is: A.TR. With proper origin declaration, 0% or reduced import duties apply. We pre-check if your shipment qualifies and prepare the document.
Customs details for Turkey
EU-Turkey Customs Union since 1995: Turkey is not an EU member but part of a customs union for industrial goods. No formal origin rules required — an A.TR certificate proving goods are in free circulation within the customs union is necessary. 0% duties for industrial goods (agriculture excluded). Turkish customs are efficient and digitized.
Typical documents for Turkey
Commercial invoice, packing list, Air Waybill, A.TR certificate (mandatory for preferential tariff), possibly EUR.1 for agricultural products or EUR.MED for cumulation with PEM zones, INR for Turkish import.
We prepare these documents under our own authorization as an AEO-F customs broker. For Authorized Consignor shipments (ACR), export freight can depart immediately without delay at a customs office.
Key customs figures Turkey
Customs by goods category for Turkey
FAQ on customs clearance Turkey
How do I arrange customs clearance for imports from Turkey?
We handle the import declaration through DMS under our AEO-F authorization. With correct documentation, release usually occurs within a few hours. When possible, we arrange pre-arrival declarations so your shipment doesn’t sit idle unnecessarily.
And for exports from the Netherlands to Turkey?
Under our ACR license (Authorized Consignor), export shipments can depart directly from our or your location. For preferential tariffs in Turkey, we prepare the correct origin document: A.TR.
Can I pay import duties in a consolidated manner?
Under our DPO license (Deferred Payment), you can settle import duties and VAT grouped — monthly instead of per shipment. This provides a direct cash flow advantage for regular import flows from Turkey.
How long does customs clearance take between the Netherlands and Turkey?
Typically 2-4 hours at Schiphol; Turkish side 4-8 hours (efficient). Our AEO-F status ensures priority handling and a lower rate of physical inspections.
What if I’m not established in the EU?
For clients located outside the EU, we act as indirect representative under our customs broker authorization. Learn more on our representation page.
Ready for customs clearance with Turkey?
Request a quote for customs clearance between the Netherlands and Turkey. We respond within 4 hours with a fixed price.