Do I have to declare used household goods (relocation) at Turkey customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare used household goods (relocation) in Turkey?

Under Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü Genelge 2020/7, page 2: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are destroyed. Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/3, if the goods are found without being declared: duty is charged at 2 times the normal rate and the goods are released once it is paid; the goods are confiscated. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/1, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 1 and 5 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship used household goods (relocation) 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 used household goods (relocation) out of Turkey?

Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking used household goods (relocation) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Turkey limit for used household goods (relocation) 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 Ev Eşyası / İşyeri Nakli Muafiyeti Sıkça Sorulan Sorular. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “Türkiye Gümrük Bölgesi dışında en az yirmi dört ay ikamet ettikten sonra yerleşim yerini kesin olarak Türkiye Gümrük Bölgesine nakleden gerçek kişiler.”

Is the used household goods (relocation) rule in Turkey different for residents, visitors or crew?

This allowance applies to Relocating.

How does Turkey compare with other countries on used household goods (relocation)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit used household goods (relocation), 7 limit it and 13 let it through. Turkey is among the more permissive.

Can I bring used household goods (relocation) to Turkey?

Official classification: Used household goods (relocation)

Restricted

You can bring used household goods (relocation) into Turkey only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler, Sent after, Sent ahead
Extra conditions apply
No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-16

Ev Eşyası / İşyeri Nakli Muafiyeti Sıkça Sorulan Sorular T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı

Questions about Used household goods (relocation) in Turkey

Do I have to declare used household goods (relocation) at Turkey customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare used household goods (relocation) in Turkey?: Under Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü Genelge 2020/7, page 2: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are destroyed. Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/3, if the goods are found without being declared: duty is charged at 2 times the normal rate and the goods are released once it is paid; the goods are confiscated. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/1, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 1 and 5 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship used household goods (relocation) 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 used household goods (relocation) out of Turkey?: Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking used household goods (relocation) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Turkey limit for used household goods (relocation) 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 Ev Eşyası / İşyeri Nakli Muafiyeti Sıkça Sorulan Sorular. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “Türkiye Gümrük Bölgesi dışında en az yirmi dört ay ikamet ettikten sonra yerleşim yerini kesin olarak Türkiye Gümrük Bölgesine nakleden gerçek kişiler.”
Is the used household goods (relocation) rule in Turkey different for residents, visitors or crew?: This allowance applies to Relocating.
How does Turkey compare with other countries on used household goods (relocation)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit used household goods (relocation), 7 limit it and 13 let it through. Turkey is among the more permissive.

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