What VAT applies when importing from Turkey into Bulgaria?

Import VAT of 20% is charged in Bulgaria on the goods plus freight plus duty.

🇧🇬Can a buyer in Bulgaria import from Turkey?🇹🇷

We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Bulgaria.

Tariffs and trade agreements

Yes, via EU–Turkey Customs Union (industrial goods) (in force 1995-12). Preferential tariffs apply to qualifying goods with proof of origin.

EU–Turkey Customs Union (industrial goods) Source

Import requirements in Bulgaria

Import VAT in Bulgaria (B2B): Import VAT of 20% is charged in Bulgaria on the goods plus freight plus duty. European Commission, VAT rates Duty depends on the HS code; put both into the landed-cost calculator.

3,566 suppliers in Turkey on record

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Frequently asked questions

Can a company in Bulgaria buy from a supplier in Turkey?: We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Bulgaria.
What VAT applies when importing from Turkey into Bulgaria?: Import VAT of 20% is charged in Bulgaria on the goods plus freight plus duty.
Do Bulgaria and Turkey share a trade agreement?: Yes, via EU–Turkey Customs Union (industrial goods) (in force 1995-12). Preferential tariffs apply to qualifying goods with proof of origin.

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