Can you bring books into Turkey or order them from abroad?
Rules for books, magazines, novels, textbooks, comics and manga. Personal-use books are duty-free for passengers, and even by post or courier they are taxed at 0% up to 1,500 EUR.
Bringing it with you
Books and similar printed matter for personal use are exempt under Annex 9.
Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Annex 9 B/f-8
Sending it by post or courier
Books and printed matter for personal use remain exempt up to 1,500 EUR: the flat-rate duty is 0%. It is the only real green channel left for shipments.
Documents
- Invoice / order confirmation
Good to know
- The shipment must not be commercial in quantity or nature.
- No customs brokerage or delivery-order fees are charged for these shipments, and no storage fee for the first 3 days.
- Above 30 kg gross the courier cannot file the declaration; you must file it yourself.
Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481 (post/courier provisions) · Ministry of Trade — Post and Express Courier Guide, 05.03.2026
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring books into Turkey as a passenger?
Yes. Books and similar printed matter for personal use are exempt under Annex 9.
Can books be sent to Turkey by post or courier?
Yes. Books and printed matter for personal use remain exempt up to 1,500 EUR: the flat-rate duty is 0%. It is the only real green channel left for shipments.
Do I pay customs duty on books?
As a passenger, no customs duty is due within the Annex 9 allowance. By post or courier the flat-rate duty is 0% up to 1,500 EUR.
What documents do I need for books?
By post or courier: Invoice / order confirmation.
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Rules as of · for information only, not a substitute for the legislation · official information: Turkish Ministry of Trade, call 175 · Türkçe sürüm