Introduction: Why Packages Sent to Foreign Residents Commonly Face Scrutiny Foreign nationals living in Türkiye—students, employees, retirees, digital nomads, and long-term residents—often receive cargo from their families abroad. These parcels typically contain: Because these shipments come from non-commercial senders and are intended as personal gifts, families assume their packages will pass through customs smoothly. However, […]
Introduction: The Cultural Tradition of Sending Goods and the Legal Complexities Involved International students studying in Türkiye frequently receive food, clothing, books, medicine, and personal essentials from their families abroad. This tradition is common among students from: Families typically send: However, what appears to be an innocent cultural gesture often leads to significant customs issues […]
Introduction: Increasing Travel and the Rising Scrutiny on Electronic Devices Türkiye receives millions of foreign visitors annually for tourism, business, education, and long-term residence. Many travelers carry: While these items are common personal belongings, Turkish customs authorities apply strict rules because: This framework creates risk for foreign visitors who carry multiple devices, fail to declare […]
Introduction: Growing Duty-Free Purchases and Increased Legal Scrutiny Duty-free shops—particularly those in major Turkish airports—have become prime locations for purchasing: Many travelers mistakenly assume that goods bought inside duty-free zones are automatically exempt from all customs obligations. In reality, Türkiye imposes strict quantity limits on duty-free purchases. Travelers exceeding these limits must declare their goods […]
Introduction: The Growing Luxury Resale Market and Rising Legal Risks The resale market for luxury watches, designer handbags, and high-end accessories has rapidly expanded in Turkey. Brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, Cartier and others are now treated not only as fashion items but as investment assets. This growth, […]
Introduction: Why Under-Invoicing Has Become a High-Risk Area for Companies In international trade, some companies attempt to reduce their customs burden by showing lower values on invoices, submitting fake documentation, or splitting shipments to disguise the actual value of imported goods. Although often perceived as a “cost-saving method,” under-invoicing is today considered one of the […]