International Trade and Customs Law: Articles

Personal-effects exemption when bringing phones and computers, the three-calendar-year rule, 120 and 365 days, the 2026 fee, foreigners and IMEI registration.

The 185-day exception for retirees' vehicles from abroad, 730 days, additional period, accepted documents, applying in the last three months and the position of foreign retirees.

The personal jewelry limit when bringing gold, jewelry and watches from abroad, the distinction for bullion, value and ownership documents, and seizure and return procedures.

A product held at customs after an overseas purchase, the 2026 cargo change, detailed declaration, taxes and service fees, return shipment and objection.

Personal effects, the 430-euro exemption, tax calculation, special product limits and the duty to declare when bringing accompanied baggage into Türkiye.

Can a spouse, child, sibling or third party use a foreign-plated vehicle? The 2026 amendment, the residence requirement, powers of attorney and penalties for unauthorized use.

Expiry of the period for a foreign-plated vehicle, 2026 overstay penalties, the 185-day calculation and re-entry conditions. Extension and exit options for retirees’ vehicles.

Representation, customs regime, CMR, insurance, delivery documents and closing the exit record when a foreign-plated vehicle is carried by truck, tow truck or ship.

The difference between a customs penalty, detention and judicial seizure for a foreign-plated vehicle; 2026 amounts, objection periods, litigation and recovery of the vehicle.

Entry documents for foreign-plated vehicles brought under a power of attorney, rental or company vehicles, the 185-day rule, the 90-day period for company vehicles and the limits on use in Türkiye.

When a large quantity of goods is treated as commercial, evidence of personal use, samples and trade-fair goods, Court of Cassation decisions and the correct customs procedure.

Declaration and explanation on entering and leaving Türkiye with cash, the TL 185,000 and EUR 10,000 thresholds, the source of the money, sanctions and routes of appeal.

The distinction between retention of goods at the airport and judicial seizure, the record, the 15-day objection, Criminal Procedure Code applications, disposal and getting the goods back.

The meaning of the green and red channel at the airport, undeclared goods, the Article 235/3 tax calculation, the distinction from smuggling, and objections to customs penalties.

Differences between seizure, retention, and confiscation at customs; judicial and administrative remedies, time limits, halting disposal, and damage claims.

When does a customs violation become the offense of smuggling? Intent, commercial purpose, evidence, effective repentance and defense options under Law No. 5607.

The application before sale, CIF payments, goods outside the scope, the sale proceeds, interest and the one-year period in the disposal and sale of goods at customs.

The rights of good-faith owners, buyers and rental companies in the return of seized vehicles and goods; security, time limits and delivery procedures.

Non-use undertaking, electronic filing and handover to customs when leaving a foreign-plated vehicle in Türkiye. Period calculation and the penalty for failing to notify.

How long a foreign-flagged yacht may stay in Türkiye and who may use it. A guide explaining the distinctions between the customs regime, residency and the navigation permit.