Can you bring new clothes, shoes and bags into Turkey?
Rules for clothes, shoes, sneakers and bags bought abroad. Your own clothing is exempt; new, unused items count towards the 430 EUR allowance. By post or courier, every order has been taxable since 6 February 2026.
Bringing it with you
Items for the passenger's own clothing and dress are exempt under Annex 9. New, gift-type items count towards the 430 EUR allowance.
Example: on goods worth 800 EUR, the first 430 EUR is exempt. On the remaining 370 EUR the flat-rate duty is 30% (111 EUR) for goods coming directly from the EU and 60% (222 EUR) from other countries. For travellers under 15 the allowance is 150 EUR; a single item worth more than 1,500 EUR is subject to the normal import duties.
Documents
- Passport / ID
Good to know
- Many units of the same item may be treated as commercial.
Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Annex 9 B/a · Art. 61
Sending it by post or courier
It can arrive by courier; since 6 February 2026 there is no exemption and import duties are payable whatever the value.
Documents
- Invoice
Good to know
- Product safety inspection may apply to shoes and leather goods.
- Above 30 kg gross the courier cannot file the declaration; you must file it yourself.
Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Art. 126 · Presidential Decision 10813
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring clothes into Turkey as a passenger?
Yes. Items for the passenger's own clothing and dress are exempt under Annex 9. New, gift-type items count towards the 430 EUR allowance.
Can clothes be sent to Turkey by post or courier?
Yes, with conditions. It can arrive by courier; since 6 February 2026 there is no exemption and import duties are payable whatever the value.
How much customs duty do I pay on clothes?
As a passenger, there is no duty up to 430 EUR (150 EUR for travellers under 15). Above that, up to 1,500 EUR, a flat-rate duty applies: 30% for goods coming directly from the EU, 60% from other countries. By post or courier there has been no value exemption since 6 February 2026; customs duty and VAT (and special consumption tax where applicable) are calculated according to the item's tariff code.
What documents do I need for clothes?
As a passenger: Passport / ID. By post or courier: Invoice.
Brands covered by this rule
Nike, Adidas, Zara, Mango, Bershka, Pull&Bear, Uniqlo, SHEIN, ASOS, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Balenciaga, New Balance, Puma, Converse, Vans, Jordan, Crocs, Birkenstock, Skechers, Timberland, North Face, Columbia, Lululemon, Supreme, Stussy, Hermès, Massimo Dutti, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's, Carhartt
Related topics
Rules as of · for information only, not a substitute for the legislation · official information: Turkish Ministry of Trade, call 175 · Türkçe sürüm