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The query “Çinden Mobilya İthalatı” reflects a commercial intent: importing container-scale furniture from China into Turkey in a way that clears customs correctly and remains profitable. This is not a sourcing question. It is a regulatory, financial and risk-management exercise.
Many Turkish companies initially focus on ex-works prices. However, in 2026, furniture imports into Turkey are shaped by GTIP accuracy, İhtisas Gümrüğü restrictions, surveillance practices, Additional Customs Duties (İGV), VAT compounding, and strict customs valuation controls. These layers require structured import consulting from China to Turkey. A pricing mistake is recoverable. A compliance mistake is not.
Defining the Product Correctly Before Anything Else
“Furniture” falls primarily under Chapter 94 of the Turkish Customs Tariff. Within this chapter, GTIP codes differ significantly depending on material, function and structure. A wooden dining table, a metal office cabinet, and an upholstered sofa do not carry identical tax exposure.
- Material composition (solid wood, MDF, veneer, metal, glass, composite)
- Intended use (household, office, commercial project, hotel)
- Assembled or knock-down structure
- Inclusion of hardware systems (hinges, drawer slides, mechanisms)
- Presence of electrical components or integrated lighting
Incorrect technical definition leads directly to incorrect GTIP classification. Once declared, that classification determines duties, additional taxes, surveillance exposure and potential anti-dumping measures.
GTIP Classification: The Foundation of Furniture Import
Turkish customs requires 12-digit GTIP accuracy. Generic declarations such as “wooden furniture” are insufficient and risky. Customs valuation units frequently review furniture imports from China due to historical under-declaration and surveillance thresholds.
Why GTIP Precision Is Critical
- Determines base Customs Duty rate
- Determines whether İlave Gümrük Vergisi (İGV) applies
- Determines VAT base
- Determines if surveillance (Gözetim) thresholds are triggered
- Determines applicability of anti-dumping measures in certain subcategories
A wrong GTIP may clear initially but be reassessed during post-clearance audit. Retroactive duty collection plus penalties can erase the entire margin of multiple containers. This exposure must be mitigated before shipment through structured product research and GTIP classification validation.
The 2026 Regulatory Landscape: İhtisas Gümrüğü, TAREKS and Surveillance
Furniture is considered a sensitive product group within the Turkish Import Regime. Beyond taxes, regulatory routing and compliance systems must be considered before shipment.
1. Mobilya İhtisas Gümrüğü
Certain GTIP codes under 9401 and 9403 are subject to specialized customs clearance requirements. These goods can only be cleared through designated customs offices such as Ankara, Erenköy or Kayseri.
Attempting clearance at a non-authorized customs office leads to rerouting, demurrage costs and operational delays.
2. TAREKS and CE Controls
Standard furniture may not require CE marking. However, electrically adjustable beds, motorized seating systems, or integrated lighting components can trigger CE conformity obligations and TAREKS-based controls.
If technical documentation, test reports or Declarations of Conformity are missing, the container can be blocked before customs clearance is completed.
3. Surveillance (Gözetim Uygulaması)
Many furniture categories are subject to surveillance thresholds defined by the Ministry of Trade. If declared unit price falls below the official floor value (often calculated per kilogram), VAT may be calculated on the higher reference value instead of the invoice value.
For example, if invoice value is lower than the surveillance threshold, VAT and other calculations may be adjusted upward, increasing total tax burden significantly.
Customs Duties and Real Tax Burden (Mobilya Vergisi 2026)
The frequently asked question “Mobilya vergisi ne kadar?” has no universal answer. The tax burden depends strictly on GTIP and origin.
Main Tax Components in Furniture Import from China
- Customs Duty (rate depends on GTIP and origin)
- İlave Gümrük Vergisi (İGV) for many furniture categories
- Possible Anti-Dumping Duties in specific sub-groups
- VAT (generally applied at the standard Turkish rate)
- Surveillance-based valuation adjustments
How VAT Is Calculated
VAT is calculated on the CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight) plus Customs Duty, plus Additional Customs Duty, plus any surveillance adjustments.
Total Import Tax = CIF Value + Customs Duty + İGV + VAT
VAT is not calculated solely on product value. Freight and duties are included in the taxable base. This compounding structure is frequently underestimated by first-time importers.
Are Goods from Abroad Subject to Customs Tax?
“Yurt dışından gelen eşyalara gümrük vergisi takılıyor mu?” In commercial B2B imports, yes. All container-scale furniture imports are subject to customs procedures, duties and VAT unless a specific exemption regime applies.
Personal-use exemptions are irrelevant in commercial furniture trade.
Supplier Risk and Customs Valuation Exposure
Furniture imports from China typically require significant deposits and large-volume shipments. This creates dual risk: supplier fraud and customs valuation scrutiny.
Key Supplier and Valuation Risks
- Material misrepresentation (solid wood vs veneer or MDF)
- Artificially low invoice values to reduce Turkish taxes
- Incorrect HS codes used in Chinese export documentation
- Volume manipulation affecting freight costs
- Post-sample quality downgrade
Turkish customs valuation departments maintain reference price databases. If invoice value appears abnormally low compared to similar imports, customs may apply value uplift, demand additional documentation, or initiate inspection.
Undervaluation strategies expose the importer, not the supplier, to financial penalties.
Logistics Strategy for Container-Scale Furniture
Furniture is volume-driven. Freight cost per cubic meter directly affects competitiveness in Turkey.
- Decide between knock-down and assembled shipment
- Optimize container loading (CBM management)
- Use reinforced packaging to prevent breakage
- Align insurance value with actual CIF value
- Plan for demurrage and port congestion risks
Damage claims are common in furniture shipments. Without pre-shipment inspection and packaging control, disputes are difficult to enforce across jurisdictions.
Documentation Discipline and Clearance Stability
Core documentation for furniture imports into Turkey includes:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin (where applicable)
- Freight and insurance documentation
- Technical specifications supporting GTIP classification
Inconsistencies between invoice, packing list and transport documents often trigger document checks (Yellow Line) or physical inspection (Red Line).
Profitability Analysis: Beyond the Ex-Works Price
Chinese factory pricing may appear highly competitive. However, profitability depends on landed cost after duties, İGV, VAT, surveillance impact, inland transport, storage and financing cost.
The correct strategic question is not “Can I bring furniture from China?” It is whether the goods can be:
- Classified correctly under GTIP
- Cleared through the appropriate İhtisas Gümrüğü
- Declared at a defensible customs value
- Imported without triggering surveillance penalties
- Sold in Turkey with sustainable margin after full tax burden
FAQ – Furniture Import into Turkey
Mobilya vergisi ne kadar?
Total tax depends on GTIP and origin. It may include Customs Duty, İlave Gümrük Vergisi (İGV), possible Anti-Dumping Duty and VAT. The combined burden can be significant and must be calculated before placing an order.
Mobilyada vergi kaç?
In 2026, many furniture items imported from China are subject to a multi-layered tax structure. When Customs Duty and İGV are combined and VAT is added on top, effective tax exposure can become substantial. Exact rates require GTIP-based analysis.
Yurt dışından gelen eşyalara gümrük vergisi takılıyor mu?
All commercial furniture imports into Turkey are subject to customs procedures and applicable taxes. Goods are not “stuck” when documentation and routing are correct, but missing TAREKS references, wrong customs office selection or undervaluation attempts can block clearance.
Conclusion
Çinden Mobilya İthalatı is not a low-cost sourcing shortcut. It is a structured import project requiring GTIP precision, regulatory routing awareness, surveillance risk modeling and disciplined customs valuation.
Companies that treat the process as a controlled compliance operation protect their capital and margins. Companies that reduce it to a price comparison expose themselves to tax reassessment, storage costs and preventable financial loss. To structure your import project correctly, contact our import consulting team.
