Items Prohibited by Post to 🇹🇷 Turkey
PTT (Turkish Post) and customs process international parcels. Goods above EUR 150 are subject to customs duty and KDV (VAT). Restricted items require appropriate permits regardless of value. High-volume postal imports from China and other e-commerce sources are subject to increased scrutiny.
Prohibited Items
The following items cannot be sent by post to Turkey.
Vape E Cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Alcohol Spirits
Alcohol / Spirits is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Cbd Oil
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Cannabis Seeds
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Coins Collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Firearms
Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Pepper Spray
Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Pocket Knife
Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Ammunition Sporting
Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Counterfeit Goods Warning
Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Ivory Cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Antiquities
Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Restricted Items
Tobacco Cigarettes
High excise duties apply; limited quantities
Limit: Small personal gift quantities
Hemp Seeds Sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Turkey.
Codeine Medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Turkey.
Adderall Medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Turkey.
Tramadol Medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Turkey.
Gold Jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit when posted to Turkey.
Meat Products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Turkey.
Dairy Products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Turkey.
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Turkey.
Carrier-Level Restrictions
These carriers have additional prohibited items specific to Turkey.
DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
GLS (General Logistics Systems)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
La Poste / Colissimo
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Deutsche Post / DHL Paket
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
China Post (EMS)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Japan Post (Yu-Pack)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Korea Post (EMS Korea)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
India Post (Speed Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Australia Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Canada Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Asendia
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Evri (formerly Hermes UK)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Pos Malaysia (Pos Laju)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
SingPost (Singapore Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)