Frozen fish export from Bangladesh to Turkey
Frozen hilsa, rui, katla, pangas and koi, block or IQF at minus twenty-five, shipped in reefer for buyers serving South Asian retail and foodservice. On the Turkey lane, clearance runs through TAREKS and import control certificate.
| HS code | 0303.19 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (reefer) |
| Transit time | 16-22 days |
| Gateways | Istanbul (IST) air; Istanbul Ambarli and Mersin sea |
| Temperature | -25 C core, unbroken cold chain |
| Packing | 10 kg or 20 kg master carton with inner poly liner |
| Minimum order | 1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT |
| Season | Year round; hilsa peaks July to October |
| Entry system | TAREKS and import control certificate |
| Regulator | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry |
Compliance route into Turkey
TAREKS registration
The importer registers the consignment in TAREKS and obtains a reference before customs. We provide the technical detail the registration needs.
Control certificate
An import control certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is required for food consignments before shipment in most cases.
Analysis reports
Turkish authorities commonly request an accredited laboratory analysis matching the consignment. We arrange this before loading.
Turkish labelling
Turkish-language labelling with importer details, origin, lot and production and expiry dates.
Why this lane works for frozen fish
Turkey buyers on this line are typically jute and packaging importers, carpet backing manufacturers, frozen fish traders. On the sea (reefer) route the consignment is 16-22 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 18 months at -18 c or colder leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Frozen fish product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Turkey market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
- Control certificate
- Analysis report
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does frozen fish need to enter Turkey?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin, Phytosanitary or health certificate, Control certificate, Analysis report. Clearance runs through TAREKS and import control certificate, administered by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
16-22 days on the sea (reefer) route, plus clearance at Istanbul (IST) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.