Turkey has introduced stricter customs regulations, significantly raising taxes on goods ordered from foreign websites like Shein and Temu. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan approved the changes on August 6, which include reducing the overseas fast cargo shopping limit from 150 euros to 30 euros, effective August 21. The import duty on European packages will rise from 18 percent to 30 percent, while goods from non-EU countries will face a tax hike from 30 percent to 60 percent.
These measures aim to protect local businesses from competition with international e-tailers. Additional taxes will be imposed on luxury items, and goods valued between 30 euros and 1,500 euros will require full customs procedures.
Turkey joins other countries, including the U.S. and the EU, in tightening import regulations to curb the influence of fast-fashion giants. The U.S. recently introduced the FIGHTING for America Act to reform de minimis trade provisions, while the European Commission plans to remove duty-free thresholds on low-priced imports.
These global efforts reflect growing concerns over the impact of cheap, foreign-made goods on domestic industries. Neither Shein nor Temu has commented on the new regulations.
Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/turkey-latest-country-customs-crackdown-183000741.html
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