Online shoppers in Türkiye will pay higher duties on imported goods
- Online duties raised to 30% and 60%
- Restrictions on value and weight
- Aims to defend domestic market share
Türkiye is raising customs duties on goods bought online from international retailers as it seeks to defend local retailers against the global ecommerce giants.
Under regulations announced on August 6 and due to come into force on August 21, items valued at up to €30 ($32.75) ordered online from a European Union vendor and delivered by mail or courier will be subject to 30 percent customs duty, up from 18 percent.