Turkish and Canadian trade is expanding with stronger commercial relations and reciprocal investments. Turkey-Canada bilateral trade exceeds $3 billion per year with sectors of growth including technology, infrastructure projects, mining and renewable energy. Canadian companies rely on low cost shipping to Turkey to reach their customers and suppliers.
Jet Worldwide provides low cost shipping from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Canada for delivery to Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and all of Turkey.
Shipping parcels and online orders from Canada to Turkey:
- Notes for importing parcels to Turkey from Canada including low value duty free threshold and consignee information required for clearance.
- Carrier options shipping Turkey from Canada
- Common Options for shipping Canada from Turkey
- CBSA and Canadian Import for goods shipped from Turkey
- Information required for a shipping quote between Turkey and Canada
Customs Clearance for imports to Turkey from Canada.
The guidelines shown below are provided for information purposes only. It is important to check with the receiver to ensure they have all the necessary approvals and able to clear the goods they will be importing to Turkey.
Formal customs clearance process is required for the shipments, excluding "reason of export: samples".
For all shipments: please pay attention to the following are available on the shipments air waybill and invoice.
Recipients (in the VAT/Tax ID field):
- Company - VAT Number (10 digit)
- Private Individual - TR ID Number (11 digit)
- Foreigner - Passport Number
As part of the declaration of goods, the 4-digit HS Code (Harmonized System Code) for each applicable item/commodity is required (6-digit HS code can be used and is recommended).
The Sender must provide all required information on the relevant sections of the waybill and customs invoice.
This is in accordance with customs regulation (07.10.2009 t. 27369 s. R.G.- Ek-10).
Note for packages sent to Turkey weighing more than 30 kilograms and/or above €1,500
Shipments to Turkey from Canada weighing more than 30 KGs (66 pounds) or valued more than 1,500 Euro (around $2,200 CAD) must include the below information in the waybill:
- The personal identification number of the receiver (if for Turkish citizens) or the passport number (if for non-Turkish citizens)
- National Tax number of the receiving company
- HS codes of the goods included in the shipment (the 6-digit HS Code must be added to the Invoice and attached to the waybill)
Prohibited / Restricted Goods that cannot be shipped
Restricted items to Turkey include (but are not limited to):
- Monetary items
- Publications offensive to religions, morals, human rights
- Narcotics and drugs
- Human remains (including ashes)
- Laptops, mobile phones and other items with batteries (restricted by air)
- Counterfeit goods
- Ivory and ivory products and Furs
- Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value
- Plants, food items and perishable
- Pork (no matter the form or processing)
Carrier Options Shipping Turkey from Canada
Shipping to Turkey via Canada Post
Canada Post is the preferred option for individuals shipping small packages and personal items to Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya and all of Turkey. Packets and parcels shipped to Turkey via Canada Post are imported delivered by the Turkish Post (PTT)
- Canada Post small Packet to Turkey: Surface and Air options (up to 2 kg)
- Canada Post International Parcel to Turkey: Surface and Air options
Shipping from Canada to Turkey via FedEx or UPS
The large American carriers, FedEx and UPS, operate in Canada and - along with DHL - provide reliable express international delivery to Turkey. For small and medium sized businesses, the cost of these services direct are expensive and their systems and staff are simply too big to provide needed assistance.
FedEx and UPS Canada Shipping Options to Turkey include:
- International Air Express to Turkey
- International Air Economy Express to Turkey
Shipping between Turkey from Canada via Jet Worldwide
Get rates and logistics support from our logistics team. Jet is a trusted carrier for over 40 years.
Shipping to Turkey via Purolator
Purolator is a leading Canadian domestic carrier and offers international shipping to Turkey via carrier partners, such as UPS.
Shipping options Canada from Turkey
Shipping from Turkey to Canada via Turkish Post, PTT
PTT (the state owned provider of postal services in Turkey ) is the preferred options for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items to Canada.
Shipping from Turkey to Canada via FedEx/ UPS
FedEx and UPS are North America's largest carriers who, along with DHL, offer reliable air shipping options to Canada from Turkey
FedEx and UPS shipping options to Canada from Turkey include:
- International air express shipping to Canada
- International economy air shipping from Turkey to Canada
Shipping from Turkey to Canada via Jet Worldwide
Jet Worldwide offers shipping solutions between Turkey and North America.
Clearance for goods shipped to Canada from Turkey
Consignments imported from Turkey to Canada are subject to duty and taxes. Most imports valued under CAD 20 can be cleared duty-free and tax-free. Shipments under CAD 3 300 can be imported under Courier Low-Value Shipment (CLVS) processes.
Consignments containing Singapore origin goods may benefit from preferential duty free entry under the CETA free trade agreement.
- Up to CAD 20 and under: duty- and tax-free
- Duty and taxes apply when importing goods valued over CAD 20.
Getting quote for shipping between Turkey and Canada.
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between Turkey and Canada for parcels pallets, and online orders. Contact our logistics team: For a quote for shipping online orders, provide details including shipping volume, item(s) being shipped, average value and weight of each parcel. The more details the better :).
