Importing natural stone from Turkey is straightforward once you understand the five moving parts: MOQ, payment, Incoterms, shipping and customs.
1. MOQ
For heavy goods like stone, MOQ is usually “one container” because part-loads are uneconomic. Ask for price at 1×, 5× and 10× MOQ to find volume breaks.
2. Payment terms
T/T (30% deposit, 70% before shipment) is standard once trust is established; L/C for large first orders; escrow for new relationships. Never pay 100% up front to an unverified supplier.
3. Incoterms
FOB (you arrange freight, cheapest/most control), CIF (supplier covers freight+insurance to your port), DDP (delivered to your door). New importers often start CIF and move to FOB.
4. Shipping & containers
A 20′ container carries ~28 tonnes; for dense stone you hit the weight limit before volume. Plan MOQ around weight.
5. Customs & documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (EUR.1/A.TR for EU), correct HS code, plus CE/test reports. Confirm the HS code and duty rate before ordering.
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