The designated operator of Türkiye, Turkish PTT Corporation, wishes to inform the designated operators of other UPU member countries that, in accordance with UPU Convention article 20, new national customs regulations came into force on 20 October 2025 affecting certain imports. International postal items destined for Türkiye containing shoes, toys and leather goods (bags and suitcases made of real or artificial leather) now require full, detailed import customs declarations, regardless of content value and amount. In addition to payment of customs duty, addressees must arrange for a full, detailed import customs declaration to be submitted to the Turkish Customs Administration by a customs consultant in order to complete the customs clearance process. This may result in additional costs for addressees to receive their shipment.