Do I have to declare dietary supplements and sports nutrition at Turkey customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Turkey customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 dietary supplements and sports nutrition to Turkey instead of carrying it?

Yes, and the allowance applies to the consignment as well as to accompanied baggage. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take dietary supplements and sports nutrition out of Turkey?

Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking dietary supplements and sports nutrition out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Turkey limit for dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 Posta ve Hızlı Kargo Muafiyeti Sıkça Sorulan Sorular. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16.

How does Turkey compare with other countries on dietary supplements and sports nutrition?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit dietary supplements and sports nutrition, 5 limit it and 15 let it through. Turkey is among the more permissive.

How much Dietary supplements and sports nutrition can I bring into Turkey?

Restricted

You can bring Dietary supplements and sports nutrition into Turkey only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 1,500 EUR

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Value cap: 1,500 EUR
Channels: Carried with the traveler, Post or courier
Extra conditions apply

Important

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

Official sources disagree on this rule and the conflict is not yet resolved.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-18

Posta ve Hızlı Kargo Muafiyeti Sıkça Sorulan Sorular T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı
Yolcu Beraberi Eşya Broşürü T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü

Questions about Dietary supplements and sports nutrition in Turkey

How much dietary supplements and sports nutrition can I bring into Turkey?: Turkey allows 1,500 EUR per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare dietary supplements and sports nutrition at Turkey customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Turkey customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 dietary supplements and sports nutrition to Turkey instead of carrying it?: Yes, and the allowance applies to the consignment as well as to accompanied baggage. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take dietary supplements and sports nutrition out of Turkey?: Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking dietary supplements and sports nutrition out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Turkey limit for dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 Posta ve Hızlı Kargo Muafiyeti Sıkça Sorulan Sorular. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16.
How does Turkey compare with other countries on dietary supplements and sports nutrition?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit dietary supplements and sports nutrition, 5 limit it and 15 let it through. Turkey is among the more permissive.

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