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Turkish Cotton Towel Import Calculator (Germany)
70 × 140 cm terry bath towels, 30 per carton, at an example $6.20. Duty is 0% with an A.TR movement certificate.
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Checked 2026-10-01 against the official tariff
- HS code (destination tariff)
- 6302 60 00 90
- MFN / general rate
- 12%
- Preferential rate
- Free — EU–Türkiye Customs UnionCondition: A.TR movement certificate showing the goods are in free circulation in Türkiye.
- Import VAT / GST
- 19%19% German import VAT (standard rate, § 12(1) UStG).
- Additional duties
- None in force on the check date
Duty stack on the preset (% of customs value)
| Without preference | With EU–Türkiye Customs Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 12% | 0% |
| Customs duty | 12% | 0% |
| Import VAT / GST on value + duty (19%) | +21.28% | +19% |
| Duty + import tax | 33.28% | 19% |
Duty here is a % of customs value, which this country assesses on CIF value (goods + freight + insurance) — the same base the calculator below uses.
Freight is an input, not a quoted figure: the calculator starts at a placeholder $0.40/kg — replace it with your forwarder's quote.
Official sources (2026-10-01)
Preset starting value. Replace it with the rate from your destination's HS-code lookup (US: HTS, EU: TARIC, UK: HMRC).
Enter supplier cost and freight in USD. Results are converted to your display currency at the static reference rate shown below.
Rate used: 1 USD = 0.92 EUR (reference table, 2026-09-01). Static snapshot — confirm the live rate with your bank before committing to a purchase order.
Suggested retail (per unit)
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Same shipment, three Incoterms. The total you end up paying barely moves; what changes is how much sits on the supplier’s invoice and how much lands on you later as freight, duty and tax.
| Incoterm | Supplier invoices you | You still pay | Total landed | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOBGoods on board at origin port. You arrange and pay freight, insurance, duty, tax and clearance. | €5,704.00 | €1,528.86 | €7,232.86 | €7.23 |
| CIFGoods, freight and insurance to destination port. Duty, tax and clearance are still yours. | €5,962.06 | €1,270.79 | €7,232.86 | €7.23 |
| DDPDelivered to your door, duty and tax paid by the supplier. Nothing left to pay on arrival. | €7,232.86 | €0.00 | €7,232.86 | €7.23 |
Import VAT / GST is usually reclaimable if you are registered — it is a cash-flow cost, not a margin cost.
About this lane
Towels from Denizli and Bursa are a staple of German home-textile ranges, and they compete on price because of the EU–Türkiye Customs Union. Industrial goods in free circulation in Türkiye cross into the EU without duty, so woven cotton terry towels (6302 60 00 90) pay 0% instead of the 12% third-country rate.
The Customs Union works on free circulation, not origin. The document is the A.TR movement certificate, not an EUR.1, and a missing or faulty A.TR means 12% duty plus 19% import VAT on the higher base. Knitted terry uses 6302 60 00 10. Most loads travel by truck through the Balkans or by sea LCL.
FAQ
Do Turkish towels pay import duty in Germany?
No, provided they travel with an A.TR movement certificate under the EU–Türkiye Customs Union. Without it the third-country rate for 6302 60 00 90 is 12% (checked 2026-10-01).
Is an A.TR the same as a certificate of origin?
No. An A.TR proves free circulation in Türkiye, not origin. It covers industrial goods such as textiles; agricultural products such as pistachios need an EUR.1 instead.
Which VAT applies to towels in Germany?
The standard 19% import VAT, charged on customs value plus any duty.
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for Turkish Cotton Towel Import Calculator (Germany)?
Volumetric weight converts box dimensions (L × W × H in cm) ÷ 5,000 into chargeable kilograms. Ocean LCL and air freight bill on whichever is higher between actual gross weight and volumetric weight, so low-density bulky goods inflate landed cost even when light.
How is landed cost and recommended retail margin calculated?
Landed cost = (FOB unit cost × MOQ) + chargeable freight + (FOB + freight) × duty rate. Retail price for an X% margin = landed cost ÷ (1 − X/100). At 45% margin, every $1 of landed cost requires $1.82 of retail price.
What is the standard volumetric divisor and when does it change?
Default is 5,000 cm³/kg, used for general air freight consolidation and ocean LCL. Some express airlines use 6,000; domestic couriers use 4,000–5,000. If your forwarder applies a different divisor, manually adjust the chargeable weight.
What's the difference between Incoterms FOB, CIF, and DDP?
FOB (Free On Board): the seller delivers to the origin port; the buyer pays freight and insurance. CIF (Cost Insurance Freight): the seller covers freight and insurance to the destination port, but you handle customs clearance and last-mile. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): the seller delivers to your door with all duties paid — most expensive but simplest.
Which payment method is safest for a first international B2B order?
Small orders (under $10K): T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy. Medium ($10–50K): L/C (letter of credit) with the bank as escrow. Large (over $50K): escrow via Alibaba Trade Assurance or pre-shipment inspection (PSI). Never pay 100% upfront on a first transaction.