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🌍IMPORT GUIDE

Starting Imports
Has Never Been Easier

Learn every step of the import process from supplier selection to customs delivery. Required documents, cost calculation and expert tips.

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14-day free trial
No credit card
5 min setup
$362B
Turkey Annual Imports
300K+
Active Import Companies
12.000+
Customs Tariff Lines
STEP BY STEP IMPORT

Import Process in 5 Steps

The entire process from supplier selection to customs delivery — simple and clear.

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🔍Supplier & Product Selection

The first step of importing is finding the right product and reliable supplier. Research suppliers on platforms like Alibaba and Global Sources. Request samples, determine quality control processes and compare prices.

Supplier research and evaluation
Sample ordering and quality control
Price negotiation and terms
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💳Order & Payment

After agreeing with the supplier, obtain a proforma invoice and determine payment terms. Choose from Letter of Credit (L/C), Telegraphic Transfer (TT) or Documents against Payment. Get order confirmation in writing.

Proforma invoice and order confirmation
Payment method selection (LC/TT)
Contract and terms
PROFORMA INVOICE
Ürün$10,000
Navlun$1,200
Toplam$11,200
💳 Ödeme Onaylandı
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🚢Shipping & Logistics

When your goods are ready, plan the shipping process. Evaluate sea, air or road transportation options. Determine container type, negotiate freight rates and arrange cargo insurance.

Transport mode selection (sea/air/road)
Container and freight agreement
Cargo insurance
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🇨🇳 Shanghai
İstanbul 🇹🇷
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🏛️Customs Procedures

When your goods arrive in Turkey, a customs declaration is submitted. HS code is determined, customs duty, VAT and excise tax are calculated. Customs inspection is conducted and documents are verified. A customs broker handles this process on your behalf.

HS code determination and tax calculation
Customs declaration and inspection
Customs broker coordination
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Gümrük Kontrolü
HS Kod: 8471.30
Vergi: %10
KDV: %20
✅ Onaylandı
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📦Delivery & Storage

After customs clearance, your goods are released from the warehouse and delivered to your specified address. Handle inventory management, quality control and distribution planning at this stage.

Warehouse and storage management
Final quality control
Distribution and inventory planning
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📦 Teslim Alındı
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Documents Required for Import

We categorized all documents you will need during the import process.

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Commercial Documents

Proforma Invoice
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
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Customs Documents

Customs Declaration
Control Certificate
Conformity Certificate
Surveillance Document (if any)
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Logistics Documents

Bill of Lading (B/L)
Cargo Insurance Policy
ATR / EUR.1 Movement Certificate
Transport Document
COST ANALYSIS

How Is Import Cost Calculated?

Import cost is not just the product price. Freight, insurance, customs duty and VAT are added on top of the FOB value. Total cost is typically 30-50% more than the FOB value.

📐CIF = FOB + Freight + Insurance
📐Customs Duty = CIF × HS code rate
📐VAT = (CIF + Customs Duty) × 20%
💰 Sample Cost Calculation
FOB Value$10,000
Freight$1,200
Insurance$120
Customs Duty (10%)$1,132
VAT (20%)$2,490
Total Cost$14,942
+49.4% increase over FOB value
COMPARISON

Traditional vs Import with Importics

❌ OLD WAY
Tracking imports in Excel spreadsheets
Collecting documents from emails one by one
Coordinating with broker over the phone
Cannot estimate costs accurately
Missing critical deadlines
~2 hoursper import operation
✨ WITH IMPORTICS
Manage all imports from a single dashboard
Analyze documents automatically with AI
Track your containers in real-time
Calculate costs automatically
Never miss a deadline with notifications
~3 minutesper import operation
COUNTRY GUIDES

Top Import Countries

Turkey's largest import partners and main product categories.

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China

Electronics, Textiles, Machinery

$28B
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Germany

Automotive, Chemicals, Machinery

$22B
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Russia

Energy, Metals, Agriculture

$18B
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USA

Technology, Aerospace, Healthcare

$12B
FAQ

Common Questions About Importing

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