Turkey customs rules · item by item

Arriving as a passenger
Allowed
Green channel · duty-free

Kitchen items and small household appliances · Other

Kitchen utensils to be used during the journey and small household appliances, one of each, are exempt. One iron is also on the list.

Can you bring small kitchen appliances into Turkey?

Rules for coffee machines, blenders, air fryers, vacuum cleaners, irons and kitchen utensils. One of each small household appliance is duty-free for passengers; by post or courier duties are payable.

As a passenger Allowed Kitchen utensils to be used during the journey and small household appliances, one of each, are exempt. Details ↓
By post or courier Conditions apply It can arrive by courier; there is no exemption and import duties are payable. Details ↓

Bringing it with you

Kitchen utensils to be used during the journey and small household appliances, one of each, are exempt. One iron is also on the list.

Allowanceone of each kind

Documents

  • Passport / ID

Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Annex 9 B/e, B/f-4

Sending it by post or courier

It can arrive by courier; there is no exemption and import duties are payable.

ExemptionNonesince 6 February 2026 · duties depend on the tariff code

Documents

  • Invoice

Good to know

  • Above 30 kg gross the courier cannot file the declaration; you must file it yourself.

Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Art. 126

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring a small appliance into Turkey as a passenger?

Yes. Kitchen utensils to be used during the journey and small household appliances, one of each, are exempt. One iron is also on the list.

Can a small appliance be sent to Turkey by post or courier?

Yes, with conditions. It can arrive by courier; there is no exemption and import duties are payable.

What is the Turkey customs allowance for kitchen items and small household appliances?

Allowance: one of each kind.

Do I pay customs duty on a small appliance?

As a passenger, no customs duty is due within the Annex 9 allowance. Allowance: one of each kind. 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 a small appliance?

As a passenger: Passport / ID. By post or courier: Invoice.

Brands covered by this rule

Philips, Xiaomi, Bosch, Dyson, Braun, Tefal, Moulinex, Nespresso, De'Longhi, Jura, KitchenAid, Ninja, Instant Pot, Roborock, iRobot, Roomba, Arzum, Fakir, Sinbo, Kärcher, Remington, BaByliss, Rowenta, Russell Hobbs, Smeg, Breville, Cecotec, Dolce Gusto

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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

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