Turkey's Customs Move Against EU's E-Commerce Tax

Following the European Union's removal of the customs exemption for e-commerce shipments under €150, Turkey's Ministry of Trade announced that initiatives to protect rights under the Turkey-EU Customs Union have yielded results. The Ministry stated that products sent to the EU with an A.TR Movement Certificate will continue to benefit from the preferential regime under a simplified procedure. This step aims to limit the potential negative impacts of the EU's new regulation on Turkish exporters, particularly preserving competitiveness for low-value e-commerce products. The Ministry of Trade indicated that diplomatic contacts with the EU to maintain Turkey's acquired rights within the Customs Union framework have concluded positively. The continued preferential treatment for A.TR-certified products will provide a significant advantage for Turkish exporters. Experts emphasize that this development is critical for sectors heavily involved in e-commerce, such as textiles, electronics, and fast-moving consumer goods. The new regulation could help Turkey maintain its competitiveness in the EU market. This is not investment advice.