What is an Electronic Commerce Customs Declaration (ETGB) and how is it prepared?

In express cargo transportation, the practice in which all stages of customs procedures for incoming or outgoing goods (whether by air or road) are carried out electronically, without requiring paper documents, is called ETGB (Electronic Trade Customs Declaration). Authorized logistics companies make the declaration on behalf of senders and receivers. In this way, customs declaration and brokerage costs are reduced in micro-scale exports, enabling exporters to carry out low-cost exports and receive tax refunds. In addition, many well-known international cargo logistics companies are authorized to issue ETGBs for import and export transactions.

Can Imports Be Made with ETGB?

ETGB is also a method used for import transactions. Import shipments that are free of charge, have no commercial value, and are sent as samples can be declared by transport operators under the Electronic Trade Customs Declaration without requiring a power of attorney.

For import shipments to be declared under this scope, the following conditions must be met:

• The shipment weight must not exceed 30 kg and its value must not exceed 1,500 Euros

• The contents must have no commercial value and must be samples

• Approval must be obtained confirming that the goods can be declared under this scope

• An authorization instruction must be signed

This procedure can only be carried out by express cargo companies holding the relevant authorization certificate. In this process, customs brokers who prepare export declarations are generally not required, except in certain cases. Import shipments are subject to a tax rate of 30% if their origin is European Union countries, and 60% if they originate from other countries. In addition, it is not possible for importers or exporters to prepare this declaration themselves.

How Should the ETGB Form Be Filled Out?

Since the ETGB form must contain all necessary information related to express export, the following details must be included in the form:

• Name of the exporting company

• Bill of lading number

• Name and number of the tax office

• Address of the exporting company

• Name, surname, and contact details (phone, fax, e-mail) of the relevant person

• Bank details of the exporter

• Type of goods

• HS Code (GTIP No.)

• Quantity of goods, value of goods, and payment method

• Number of packages, net weight (kg), and gross weight (kg)

• Ministry of Finance–approved invoice details, invoice number, and invoice date

• Origin of the goods

• Documents accompanying the goods

• Buyer company details

• Address details of the buyer company

After the above information is filled in correctly, the ETGB form is processed and declared with a stamp and signature.

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