Quote #: 2025/9/4

Dear John, Thank you for your inquiry regarding your upcoming shipment to Istanbul, Turkey. Please find below our quotation for the requested destination services.

Destination Service Rate:

  • Destination Service: USD 1,650

  • Customs Clearance: USD 400

  • Total: USD 2,050

Port of Entry (POE): Ambarlı Port, Istanbul

Important Note:
We can perform a preliminary check with our customs agent to determine whether the client can benefit from duty-free import of inherited items. For this pre-check, a copy of the client’s passport will be required.

Inclusions:

  • Handling of the shipment at Ambarlı Port

  • Import customs clearance for personal effects

  • Loading onto delivery vehicle

  • Warehouse in/out handling

  • Road transport to final address within Istanbul

  • Stair carry up to 2nd floor without elevator

  • Placement of boxes on a flat surface within residence

  • Simple re-assembly of basic furniture

  • Removal and disposal of moving debris on delivery day

Exclusions (additional charges if required):

  • Duties, taxes, inspection/X-ray, or storage/ Customs and Port bonded Charges

  • Destination Terminal Handling Charges (DTHC) – billed at actual costs, approx. USD 500

  • External lift rental: USD 300

  • Long-distance carry (over 20 m): USD 100

  • Shuttle service: USD 250

  • Lift-free transport above 2nd floor: USD 120 per floor

  • Wall mounting or electrical connections

  • Installation of new or flat-pack furniture

  • Insurance (optional, can be arranged separately)

Required Documents for Customs Clearance in Turkey:

  • Notarized Power of Attorney (valid for 6 months; example attached)

  • Copy of Turkish ID and Passport

  • 1-year notarized rental contract or property deed including Turkish address

  • Personal letter addressed to Customs (example attached)

  • Entry/Exit records from the Police Department or e-Government App covering the last 3 years

Payment Terms:

  • 100% payment upon invoice prior to delivery

We look forward to supporting this shipment and will be happy to provide any further clarifications or adjustments required.

Best regards,

Lucas KOBUSZEWSKI
lucas@alfaomegaworld.com