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7 Days from Mersin to Casablanca: A Buyer's Guide to Importing Turkish Furniture into Morocco
The Morocco-Turkey Free Trade Agreement has been in force since 2006. With a EUR.1 certificate, import duty on furniture drops to 0%. Mersin port delivers to Tanger Med in 7 to 10 days. Here is the full calculation, step by step.
Turkey exports over $3 billion in furniture annually
It ranks among the world's top 5 exporters, behind Italy and Poland. Three clusters drive export production: Inegöl (solid wood and MDF flat-pack), Kayseri (sofas and living room sets), Bursa (bedding and contract). Factories work with technical data sheets, validated samples, and detailed packing lists. A container from Inegöl arrives as ordered.
7–10 j
Mersin → Tanger Med
0 %
Import duty with EUR.1
−40 %
vs Europe (factory price)
7 to 10 days from Mersin to Casablanca
A 40' container from Mersin port reaches Tanger Med in 7 to 10 working days. Casablanca is 10 to 14 days depending on routing. Available Incoterms: EXW, FOB Mersin, CIF Casablanca or Tanger Med, DAP. LCL groupage is available for sub-container volumes.
Chapter 94 (furniture, seating, lighting) is exempt from the Timber Import Tax (TBI 12%). With a EUR.1 certificate, import duty drops to 0%.
ALE Maroc–Turquie · EUR.1 · Ch. 94
Process
Eurasia Habita
- 1
Supplier selection and audit
Referenced supplier network in Inegöl, Kayseri, and Bursa. Each factory is audited on production capacity, lead times, and document management — EUR.1, technical data sheets, cargo insurance. Samples available before volume commitment.
- 2
Negotiation and order
The buyer specifies references, quantities, finishes, and preferred Incoterm. Eurasia Habita negotiates MOQs and EXW prices directly with the factories. Standard terms: 30% on order, 70% against bill of lading.
- 3
Pre-shipment quality control
Factory inspection before the container is sealed: dimensions, finishes, packaging (cardboard and protective film). Discrepancies are flagged and resolved before loading.
- 4
Full documentation package
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, EUR.1 certificate, cargo insurance. The package is forwarded to the Moroccan customs agent for clearance.
- 5
Shipment tracking
Container number and BL sent as soon as the vessel departs Mersin. For CIF or DAP deliveries, tracking covers the arrival port. Coordination with the local freight forwarder in Morocco on request.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to import Turkish furniture into Morocco?
- A container departs from Mersin and reaches Tanger Med in 7 to 10 working days, or Casablanca in 10 to 14 days depending on routing. Transit times are consistent on weekly scheduled services.
- Are there import duties on Turkish furniture entering Morocco?
- No. Under the Morocco-Turkey Free Trade Agreement in force since 2006, the import duty is 0% upon presentation of an EUR.1 certificate. Only the parafiscal tax (TPI) of 0.25% remains due.
- Does the timber import tax (TBI 12%) apply to furniture?
- No. Chapter 94 of the Moroccan customs tariff — furniture, seating, lighting — is explicitly exempt from the TBI. The tax applies to Chapter 44 (raw and semi-finished wood), not finished furniture products.
- What is the minimum order volume (MOQ)?
- For MDF and flat-pack furniture, the MOQ is 20 m³, approximately half a 40' container. Below that, LCL groupage is available but the unit freight cost increases.
- What documents are required for customs clearance in Morocco?
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, EUR.1 certificate, and cargo insurance certificate. These documents are forwarded to the Moroccan customs agent before the container arrives.
- Is there a quality control inspection before shipment?
- Yes, systematically. A factory inspection is carried out before the container is sealed: dimensions, finishes, packaging. Timestamped photos and an inspection report are sent to the buyer. A non-conforming batch does not ship.
- Can I order samples before placing a full order?
- Yes. Samples are available before any volume commitment. For orders above €5,000, the sample cost is typically deducted from the first order.
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