Customs and Logistics

The United States is located in North America, bordered by the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean, between Canada and Mexico. This geographic position makes America an extremely suitable destination for maritime exports.

Businesses wishing to ship products from Turkiye to America can opt for less-than-container load (LCL) shipping by sea. LCL shipping, a practical and cost-effective method for businesses of various scales, is widely preferred for exports from Turkiye to America, as it is in many parts of the world.

Products to be exported to the US must comply with the country’s laws and major commercial regulations, and important documents must be prepared in advance.

Key documents needed for Turkiye – America export processes include:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Customs Import Declaration
  • Manifest (for airplane, motor vehicle, or ship)

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What are the shipping costs and times from Turkiye to America?

Shipping companies offer various options based on speed: standard, expedited, and express. The increase in speed is directly proportional to the shipping cost. For faster delivery, for example, opting for air freight instead of sea freight increases the shipping cost.

What are the customs regulations in America?

Importing firms are required to pay all customs duties before the goods arrive in the US. The presence of numerous units involved in standards, technical regulations, and compliance inspections, the complexity of the procedures, the length of customs processes, and the detailed inspections make it challenging for exports to enter the US market.