Shipping to the UK from Turkey: Post-Brexit Guide
Post-Brexit, shipping to the UK from Turkey uses EUR.1 (not A.TR) under the Turkey-UK FTA. LTL: 160-180 EUR/m³, 10-14 days. Channel crossing via tunnel or Ro-Ro adds complexity but Kolay Parsiyel manages the full process.
Shipping to the UK Post-Brexit
Since Brexit (2021), the UK left the EU Customs Union. A.TR certificates no longer apply. The Turkey-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) uses EUR.1 certificates for preferential duty rates.
Prices
| Service | Rate | Time |
|---|---|---|
| LTL/m³ | 160-180 EUR | 10-14 days |
| Van (8m³) | 1,400-1,800 EUR | 7-10 days |
| Truck (25m³) | 3,500-4,500 EUR | 6-9 days |
Post-Brexit Changes
- No A.TR: UK is no longer in EU Customs Union
- EUR.1 required: Turkey-UK FTA provides preferential rates
- UK VAT: 20% standard rate
- UK EORI: Separate UK EORI number needed (not EU EORI)
- Channel crossing: Via Channel Tunnel or Dover-Calais Ro-Ro
Northern Ireland Note
Northern Ireland Protocol means EU customs rules partially apply. A.TR may be valid for Northern Ireland. Consult your customs broker for specifics.
FAQ
Can A.TR be used for UK?
No (mainland UK). EUR.1 under Turkey-UK FTA instead. Northern Ireland may accept A.TR.
Transit time?
LTL 10-14 days. Includes Channel crossing.
UK EORI needed?
Yes, separate from EU EORI.
Is it harder post-Brexit?
Additional customs paperwork, but the FTA maintains trade. Kolay Parsiyel handles all documentation.
References
- Turkey-UK FTA
- HMRC UK Customs
- Northern Ireland Protocol
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