Customs for Road Freight Between Turkey and the EU

Customs is the part of international shipping people worry about most — but for road freight between Turkey and the EU it follows a clear, repeatable process. Here's what happens, the documents involved, and how iclogi takes the paperwork off your plate.

Two borders, one shipment

Because Turkey is outside the EU customs union for most goods, every shipment is cleared twice: export from Turkey and import into the destination country. iclogi prepares the Turkish export declaration and arranges import clearance in the EU, so you deal with one partner rather than separate brokers.

Documents you'll usually need

• Commercial or proforma invoice — describing the goods and their value.
• Packing list — contents, quantities, weights and dimensions.
• Transport document — issued for the road movement.
• Origin / compliance papers — when the product type requires them.

For low-value e-commerce exports, simplified electronic procedures can apply. We tell you exactly what's needed for your specific goods before you book.

Duties and taxes

Import duty and VAT are set by the destination country and the product's classification. We can quote delivery on a duties-paid basis for many lanes so the recipient isn't surprised at the door. Always ask in advance if duties should be prepaid.

How iclogi keeps it smooth

Accurate paperwork is what prevents delays, so we check your invoice and packing list up front, classify the goods, and coordinate both borders. Combined with our Europe road transport network, that means your cargo keeps moving. See the big picture in the complete road freight guide.