Do I have to declare seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings at Turkey customs?

There is nothing to declare — seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.

What happens if I do not declare seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings in Turkey?

Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/1: an administrative fine of 4 times the duty is imposed; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess; the goods are returned to where they came from. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/7, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 2 and 6 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings to Turkey instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings out of Turkey?

Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Turkey limit for seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Ticaret Bakanlığı Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü states it in Yolcu Beraberi. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Turkey compare with other countries on seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings, 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

Can I bring seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings to Turkey?

Official classification: Seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings

Prohibited

You cannot bring seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings into Turkey.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Required — surrender

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler, Post or courier

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Yolcu Beraberi T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı, Ağrı Zirai Karantina Müdürlüğü

Questions about Seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings in Turkey

Can I bring seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings to Turkey?: seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings may not be brought into Turkey at all. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings at Turkey customs?: There is nothing to declare — seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.
What happens if I do not declare seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings in Turkey?: Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/1: an administrative fine of 4 times the duty is imposed; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess; the goods are returned to where they came from. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/7, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 2 and 6 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings to Turkey instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings out of Turkey?: Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Turkey limit for seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Ticaret Bakanlığı Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü states it in Yolcu Beraberi. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Turkey compare with other countries on seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit seeds, tubers, seedlings and cuttings, 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

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Jurisdiction: Turkey
Travel mode: Air

Freshness

Last verified: 2026-09-19
Next review: 2026-12-18

Destination

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