Tariff
Import tariffs for goods from Australia are about 3 % above EU rates but changes on product-by-product basis.
A Value Added Tax imposes in Turkey regardless of the country of origin and for most agricultural products it varies from 1 to 8 % and can rise up to 18 % for some processed products. But some raw materials, capital goods, imports by government agencies and state owned enterprises, and products for investments are exempt from import fees.
Product certification, labeling and packaging
Labeling
Special regulations apply to labeling of some items, including food products, products used by humans, pharmaceutical products, and insecticides. And it is necessary to translate all the instructions into Turkish.
A registered trademark is required on all industrial products. All packages, cases, and bales must bear shipping marks, numbers, dimensions, and the gross weight of the merchandise.
Packaging
It is important to pack all the products thoroughly. Packing should guard against heat in summer, humidity in winter and possible periods of storage in the open.
As for quotes, they should be in the form of an itemized pro-forma invoice, FOB and CIF. Goods should be fully insured on the CIF value and covered for the entire journey.
Special certificates
When importing food and agricultural commodity items, then it is necessary to obtain import licenses and phytosanitary certificates.
Documents Required
Commercial invoice
It is important to make three copies of the commercial invoice that also must be signed by the exporter and the original must be certified. The exporter must endorse the original as follows: "We hereby certify that this is the first and original copy of our invoice, the only one issued by our firm for the goods herein mentioned."
Moreover, it is advisable to have documents certified by the Turkish Embassy or Consulate. The following are information the commercial invoice must contain:
• description of goods
• unit price
• quantity and total amount
• net weight or number of units
• a breakdown of the total amount if the invoice covers freight charges and/or insurance is required
Certificates of origin
The certificate of origin must be in duplicate. And the packing list is generally required in triplicate. Don’t forget to certify it by a chamber of commerce or similar body or by the Turkish Consulate in Australia. This certificate must identify the name and address of the consignor and consignee, the nature of the goods, the type of packing and number of packages, marks, numbers, gross and net weight in kilograms, FOB and CIF values together with shipping route.
Bill of lading
It is needed to have three copies of bill of lading with the original certified. Details must correspond exactly with those on the commercial invoice.
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