What happens if I do not declare endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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.

Does the Turkey limit for endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 Nesli Tehlike Altında Olan Yabani Hayvan ve Bitki Türlerinin Dış Ticaretine İlişkin Tebliğ (Dış Ticaret: 2011/1)'de Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Tebliğ. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Turkey compare with other countries on endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 8 prohibit endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn), 12 limit it and 0 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) can I bring into Turkey?

Restricted

You can bring Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) into Turkey only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Nesli Tehlike Altında Olan Yabani Hayvan ve Bitki Türlerinin Dış Ticaretine İlişkin Tebliğ (Dış Ticaret: 2011/1)'de Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Tebliğ Ticaret Bakanlığı, Resmî Gazete Sayı 31201

Questions about Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) in Turkey

Do I have to declare endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) at Turkey customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Turkey customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) out of Turkey?: Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Turkey limit for endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) 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 Nesli Tehlike Altında Olan Yabani Hayvan ve Bitki Türlerinin Dış Ticaretine İlişkin Tebliğ (Dış Ticaret: 2011/1)'de Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Tebliğ. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Turkey compare with other countries on endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 8 prohibit endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn), 12 limit it and 0 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

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