Prohibited Items: What You CAN'T Ship Internationally from the Turkiye

Probably our most popular question that we get here at TR2me is about which items are prohibited to ship internationally.

With customs regulations changing every day, we always recommend that customers inquire directly with their local office on particular items. Not only are the regulations changing every day but sometimes it is up to the customs official that is on-duty at the time your package arrives to their office.

Below is a list of the items that are typically prohibited or have certain restrictions.

• Alcoholic beverages
• Animals
• Antiques (breakable and/or fragile)
• Asbestos
• Bullion
• Cotton seed
• Currency
• Drugs: non-prescription
• Firearms, parts thereof and ammunition
• Furs
• Gambling devices
• Hazardous or combustible materials (as defined in IATA Regulations)
• Human remains, including ashes
• Ivory
• Jewelry, precious metals and stones
• Narcotics (illegal)
• Pornography
• Postal envelopes
• Soil samples

If you're looking to purchase an item on the list above from the Turkiye and ship to your country, it is best to confirm directly with your local customs office on whether permissible and what, if any, the restrictions are.

For other items that you're uncertain about, you may always check with the TR2me professionals via email or through our Live Chat online.

Contact TR2ME Customer Service to clarify shipping requirements when importing these goods

• Chemicals, non-hazardous
• Communications equipment
• Compact disc
• Computer components & parts
• Computer software
• Diskettes
• Drugs: prescription
• Films: 8mm, 16mm & 35mm
• Films: entertainment
• Films: promotional, training
• Foodstuffs
• Grain samples
• Medical samples
• Medical/dental supplies & equipment
• Microfiche & microfilm
• Military equipment
• Plant products
• Plants
• Telecommunications equipment
• Televisions, television equipment
• Tobacco

By being knowledgeable about your country's importing legislation, you will be able to ship your items in a seamless and cost-effective manner every time!