由 lltx1822 Shipping Process for Automotive Suspension Springs from China to Turkey by Sea
Turkey’s automotive parts market serves both Europe and Asia. Taking 30 sets of automotive suspension springs as an example, the sea shipping process must leverage geographical advantages and tariff preferences.
Products must meet TS EN standards, with packaging attached with Turkish-English bilingual instructions including elastic coefficient and load-bearing parameters. Mark “TS EN Uygun” (TS EN Compliant) on outer boxes, using reinforced wooden pallets with each layer separated by steel plates to prevent spring deformation.
Choose weekly routes from Qingdao Port to Istanbul Port with a 25-day voyage, 7 days shorter than Izmir Port. Adopt “multi-modal transportation” combining sea and land, with containers transported by rail from Istanbul to European markets after clearance, reducing overall costs by 18%.
Customs clearance requires: commercial invoice (in Turkish Lira), TS EN certificate, China-Turkey Free Trade Agreement certificate of origin. Turkey imposes a 6% tariff, reducible to 0% through FTA for eligible products. A 18% VAT is levied, which can be fully deducted. Customs inspection rate is approximately 15%, focusing on suspension spring fatigue life and deformation testing. It is recommended to apply for “authorized economic operator” status through Turkish customs to enjoy simplified clearance procedures. After customs clearance, entrust Aras Kargo for distribution; domestic delivery in Turkey takes 2-3 days with competitive pricing.