What conditions and documents do you need when shipping from Turkey to Iraq?

Conditions and documents required for shipment from Turkey 

Be careful not to start your import process before you have information about all the details related to your goods and the entire shipping process, because an error at any stage of the shipping process may result in significant material and moral damage to you.

Errors in the commercial process cause loss of customer confidence, and loss of customer confidence means losing, and turning towards other importers or competing companies.

Therefore, at Trusty Trans co. , we bear the responsibility of informing you of all the details of the import process and its conditions, so ass to ensure that you avoid any errors that might affect your trade and the trust of your customers.

In this article, we will help you to form a clear idea of the shipping conditions from Turkey to Iraq, and introduce you to the most important documents and papers that must be prepared to successfully complete the import process.

First: Shipping conditions from Turkey to Iraq

There are several conditions that must be adhered to when importing from Turkey to Iraq. The most important of these conditions is the need to take into account the quality standards of the product and its conformity with the specified specifications, and In the event that you encounter a difficulty in the process, you can rely on us at Trusty Trans due to our specialization and our extensive experience in the field of checking the quality of imported goods.

It must be clarified that omission of mentioning the country of origin of the goods or the source of the imported products when shipping from Turkey to Iraq may cause your goods to be rejected at customs with the imposition of a fine, so check for the presence of the phrase “Made in Turkey” on the papers and goods imported from Turkey to Iraq.

It is necessary to check the availability of all documents and papers (which we will explain in detail later) and to ensure that you follow the proper and legal steps when starting your import process from Turkey to Iraq so that your goods are not subject to seizure at customs.

Importing from Turkey to Iraq is a very easy process for the Iraqi importer. You do not need a commercial register to import from Turkey to Iraq, as shipping companies undertake the customs clearance of your goods, and bear the registration of everything related to the shipping process in their name.

Based on these conditions, your cooperation with a reliable and experienced shipping company in the shipping process from Turkey to Iraq and familiar with the different shipping methods will be a reason for the success of your import process, and your way to succeed in this task.

Therefore, we advise you to enter our website and view the services and features provided by Trusty Trans in this field (press here).

Second: Documents and papers required for shipment from Turkey to Iraq

There is a set of documents and papers that you must remember and prepare before starting the import process, and because the import journey is long, we at TrustyTrans help you overcome this task by preparing these documents and papers, scanning them and sending them via e-mail to view them and sign the required documents, thus shortening the effort. and time for you.

Here are the most important documents for shipping from Turkey to Iraq:

1. Certified commercial invoice from Turkey: It is considered the most important document in the shipping process, as it represents the purchase contract between you and the supplier, and it contains the agreed terms of purchase, meaning who must pay at each stage of the shipment.

and The commercial invoice includes a full description of the imported goods, such as their quantity, size, weight, commercial value, and packing and shipping costs through which the fees and tax of these goods are determined.

2. Certificate of Origin: It is an important document that clarifies the details of the country in which the imported goods were manufactured, and is used to prove the origin of these goods. It is also possible to benefit from international agreements such as tax exemptions or reductions, if any.

Usually, this document is prepared by the supplier or shipping agent, and then certified by the Chamber of Commerce in Turkey, with the need to deliver a copy of it to the customs authorities at the start of the import process.

3. Packing list: It is issued by the supplier and sent with the shipment to Iraq. The document aims to facilitate the process of identifying any product of the goods and its location in the shipment.

the packing list contains detailed information about the shipment, such as the materials contained therein, their weights and sizes, the way they are distributed on the boxes, and the dimensions of each item in the shipment (box / pallet).

4. CMR: Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road It is a document that preserves the rights of all parties involved in the import process, as it bears the signatures of each of the shipper (supplier), the carrier (shipping company) and the recipient (the importer). It must be presented to customs officials to clear the shipment, and it can be used in the event of any theft.

A CMR is usually issued by the shipping company, and includes information on shipping terms, delivery and title transfer obligations, and shipment details such as size, type, quantity, and destination. 

5. Certificate of Health: This certificate is used in the event of importing food products, plants, seeds, or live animals, as it contains complete information about the shipment and the materials involved in its manufacture, and it is issued by the supplier.

The health certificate is useful in verifying the suitability of imported goods for human consumption, that they are free from pests and diseases, and that they comply with safety standards and health rules. 

6. The unified form for inward financing: It is a necessary document for the release of imported goods at the port, and it is issued by the importer, and you can obtain it from the bank when transferring financial dues to the supplier.

The unified form for incoming financing contains detailed information about the import process and imported goods, in addition to the administrative expenses due and the payment receipt.

Third: Additional documents and papers for shipment from Turkey to Iraq

There is an additional set of documents that you must prepare before importing from Iraq to Turkey, including:

1. A valid commercial or industrial registry, or, as mentioned above, you can register under the name of the shipping company you wish to deal with.

2. The import document or the import card, with an emphasis on the need for this document to be approved by the State of Iraq.

3. A general authorization certified by the Chamber of Commerce or the Chamber of Industry for the intermediary company you deal with, such as: Trusty Trans Company.

4. Some countries may require a special customs code.

5. A sheet of conformity with specifications issued by Turkish accredited bodies, to ensure that the imported goods conform to the approved international specifications. 

6. You must make sure that your country allows entry to the goods that you import, so that you do not encounter any problems during customs clearance.

Any defect in the previous documents and papers may cause your goods to be seized by the customs until they are completed, and the longer the period of detention of the goods, the higher the taxes that you must pay, so be sure to complete all these papers before starting your import process. 

And if you feel a great responsibility and a difficult task entrusted to you, in which a simple error may cause a waste of your money, time and effort, you only have to gain peace of mind and rely on Trusty Trans to follow up the shipping process, prepare all papers and verify all the conditions necessary for a successful and fast shipping process.