By any chance, does anyone out there happen to know the approx. duty fee charge shipping a $700.00 bag to Istanbul Turkey?
Thanks in advance for any help with this.
Thanks in advance for any help with this.
Duty Fees Shipping to Turkey
- Thread starter PrissyPurse
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The import duties there can be quite high, but I don't know the exact percentage on a $700 handbag. It would probably make a difference if it is a used bag. See below:
Turkey
Customs and duties
Turkey is a member of the World Trade Organization and aligns its customs policies with WTO regulations. Turkish customs duties are assessed on an ad valorem basis only. Present customs classification conforms to standardized international nomenclature. Duty-free entry is provided for many types of imports. In 1996, Turkey aligned its tariffs with the EU's common external tariff system. Importers no longer need an import license and import authorization from a bank. A government monopoly, TEKEL, controls alcohol and cigarette imports. Narcotics and weapons are strictly prohibited. Other charges include a value-added tax (VAT) ranging from 026%, a 15% municipal tax, and a 10% stamp tax.
I suppose they could impose a 51% customs charge - high end of the spectrum. Is your buyer requesting devaluing the bag? If you do so, you cannot send fully insured. Hope this helps!
Turkey
Customs and duties
Turkey is a member of the World Trade Organization and aligns its customs policies with WTO regulations. Turkish customs duties are assessed on an ad valorem basis only. Present customs classification conforms to standardized international nomenclature. Duty-free entry is provided for many types of imports. In 1996, Turkey aligned its tariffs with the EU's common external tariff system. Importers no longer need an import license and import authorization from a bank. A government monopoly, TEKEL, controls alcohol and cigarette imports. Narcotics and weapons are strictly prohibited. Other charges include a value-added tax (VAT) ranging from 026%, a 15% municipal tax, and a 10% stamp tax.
I suppose they could impose a 51% customs charge - high end of the spectrum. Is your buyer requesting devaluing the bag? If you do so, you cannot send fully insured. Hope this helps!