2026-01-07 15:22:35

The dramatic change in Turkey's duty-free overseas shopping policy can be summarized as follows: the system has completely reversed.

The period when the limit was 1500 euros in 2009 is now a distant memory. International shopping conducted with customs duty exemption has become increasingly restricted each year. In 2022, the limit was reduced from 1500 euros to 150 euros—this was already a significant warning.

Then, the pace accelerated. In August 2024, the limit was lowered to 30 euros. Even more interestingly, in December 2024, with the inclusion of cargo and customs procedures, the same 30 euro limit was further tightened.

The biggest change occurred in January 2026— the duty-free overseas shopping limit was completely abolished. This signifies a fundamental transformation in international e-commerce and online shopping habits. Cross-border transactions will now be evaluated in a special manner. It is a crucial turning point both for the global trade order and consumer behavior.

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MEV_Whisperer

· 1h ago

1500 euros directly cut to 0, Turkey is really forcing online shoppers into a corner Online shopping enthusiasts can't survive anymore, it's all giveaways Wait, this policy changes too quickly... a new rule every half year? The Turkish government seems to want everyone to spend domestically The 30 euro limit is really outrageous, might as well not buy Crypto players are used to this kind of unpredictability😅 That's why everyone should use stablecoins, traditional finance is also collapsing History repeats itself, the old tricks of nationalist economic policies But honestly, this might be an opportunity for local e-commerce... Suddenly thinking about having to use VPNs to shop, a new gray industry chain will probably emerge soon

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BearMarketBard

· 5h ago

1500 euros to 0, what are you playing at? Just flip the table directly.

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AirdropHermit

· 01-07 18:39

1500 euros cut to 0 directly? That's really outrageous, haha. --- Turkey's policy turn is even more exciting than the crypto market; anyone would be stunned. --- I knew it was going to fail when it was at 30 euros, but I didn't expect it to be completely cut. --- That's why Web3 payment solutions are becoming more and more popular... --- Cut from 1500 to 0, with intermediate steps of 150 and 30? That operation just blew my mind. --- Cross-border e-commerce is directly cut off; what alternative solutions are there? --- At the beginning of the year, I could still get some benefits, but now nothing works... Feeling uncomfortable. --- Policy tightening is coming again, and this time it's really serious.

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