Can PHShirt supply custom labels and packaging for Turkey?

Yes. OEM/ODM orders can include buyer-approved size labels, care labels in Turkish, brand labels, hangtags, folding, polybags, and carton marks, subject to Turkish destination labelling and packaging rules.

Philippine apparel sourcing guide

Import apparel from the Philippines to Turkey

Q: What is the minimum order for shipping apparel to Turkey?

Minimum order is 50 pieces per design for custom production; blank-stock MOQs depend on brand, color, and size mix

Q: Which Incoterms can be quoted?

PHShirt can discuss common Incoterms such as EXW, FCA, FOB (Manila, Davao DICT, or Cebu), CFR, or CIF depending on the route and forwarder arrangement. The final quotation identifies the named place and Incoterms 2020 rule.

Buyers importing apparel from the Philippines to Turkey can source blank shirts and custom OEM/ODM garments directly from PHShirt. We prepare commercial documentation for the agreed Incoterm and coordinate freight from the Philippines toward Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Mersin, and other commercial centers in Turkey. Final duties, permits, labelling, and product safety obligations should be confirmed with a licensed broker or competent authority before shipment.

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Why source apparel from the Philippines?

PHShirt combines export-ready garment production with direct access to established blank-shirt brands. Buyers can source Yalex, A2Z, Crown, Softex, and Blackhorse blanks or commission OEM/ODM runs with custom fabric, sizing, labels, printing, embroidery, and packaging.

Flexible productionBlank-stock fulfillment and custom manufacturing from one supplier.
Document coordinationCommercial invoice, packing list, and origin documents prepared to the agreed shipment.
Human export supportOne sales contact from specification review through dispatch.

Shipping route and gateways to Turkey

Apparel consignments from the Philippines to Turkey move either via containerized ocean freight through the Suez Canal corridor to major Turkish maritime terminals or via high-speed air cargo connecting directly into Istanbul and regional industrial airports. Final routing depends on shipment volume, Incoterm, carrier schedule, and the buyer's nominated freight forwarder.

Major International Seaports (Ocean Container Gateways)

Containerized FCL and LCL garment cargo ships out of dedicated Philippine container terminals and enters Turkey through world-scale Mediterranean, Marmara, and Aegean maritime hubs.

Davao International Container Port (DICT) PHDVO / PHDIC
Premier modern deep-water container terminal in Panabo City, Davao Gulf. Features a 15-meter natural draft accommodating post-Panamax vessels. Operates direct scheduled weekly feeder loops to Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas, and Kaohsiung, serving as the primary export gateway for Mindanao apparel and textile manufacturing.
Region: Davao del Norte / Mindanao • Terminal: San Vicente / Anflocor • Draft: 15.0m
Port of Manila (MICT & South Harbor) PHMNL
Largest international container gateway of the Philippines, processing over 4.5 million TEUs annually. Offers high-frequency feeder sailings and direct mother vessel services to transshipment hubs connecting with Mediterranean line-haul routes.
Region: Metro Manila / Luzon • Terminals: ICTSI MICT & ATI South Harbor
Cebu International Port (CIP) PHCEB
Central Visayas maritime cargo consolidation hub. Directly connects regional export processing zones with international feeder lines transshipping via Singapore and Hong Kong.
Region: Cebu City / Central Visayas • Terminal: OPASCOR / CPA
Batangas International Port PHBTG
Alternative deep-water container facility in Southern Luzon serving the Calabarzon manufacturing corridor (Laguna, Cavite, Batangas) without passing through Metro Manila traffic.
Region: Batangas / Southern Luzon • Terminal: Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI)
Subic Bay International Container Port (NCT) PHSFS
Deep-water Freeport container terminal serving Central and Northern Luzon industrial estates with dedicated expressway access and rapid customs clearance.
Region: Zambales / Central Luzon • Terminal: SBITC / ICTSI

Port of Ambarli (Istanbul Complex) TRAMB
Turkey's largest container port complex handling over 3.1 million TEUs annually. Primary maritime gateway for Istanbul, Eastern Thrace, and European Marmara apparel distribution centers and retail headquarters.
Region: Istanbul / Marmara Sea • Terminals: Marport, Kumport, Mardas
Port of Mersin (Mersin International Port / MIP) TRMER
Premier Mediterranean deep-water port with 2.6 million TEU capacity. Serves southern and central Anatolia, industrialized zones of Adana, Gaziantep, Konya, and Kayseri via direct electrified rail freight corridors.
Region: Mersin / Mediterranean Sea • Terminal: PSA International / IFM
Port of Izmir (Alsancak & Aliaga Deepwater Complex) TRIZM / TRALI
Aegean maritime trade hub serving western Turkey's textile and apparel manufacturing cluster. Offers modern container terminals at Aliaga (Nemport, TCE Ege) with regular feeder connections.
Region: Izmir / Aegean Sea • Terminals: Alsancak, Nemport, TCE Ege
Port of Gemlik (Gemport & Borusan) TRGEM
Specialized container hub serving the Bursa industrial corridor, renowned as Turkey's historical automotive, silk, and woven textile capital in the southern Marmara region.
Region: Gemlik, Bursa / Marmara • Terminals: Gemport, Borusan Port
Port of Kocaeli / Gulf of Izmit (DP World Yarimca & Evyap) TRKOC
Advanced automated container facilities located in the Gulf of Izmit, serving high-density manufacturing, chemical, and retail distribution centers east of Istanbul.
Region: Kocaeli / Gulf of Izmit • Terminals: DP World Yarimca, Evyap Port

Major International Airports (Air Cargo Gateways)

High-value apparel, seasonal merchandise, pre-production samples, and time-critical orders utilize air cargo freight between key Philippine origin airports and Turkish international air hubs.

Davao Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) DVO / RPMD
Primary air cargo gateway for Southern Mindanao. Features dedicated air cargo apron facilities with daily widebody domestic bellyhold flights feeding into Manila (MNL) and regional international connections.
Location: Davao City / Mindanao • Connections: Direct domestic feeder to MNL
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA / MNL) MNL / RPLL
National flagship air cargo facility handling scheduled freighters and daily widebody flights. Hosts direct non-stop scheduled passenger and cargo service by Turkish Airlines (TK) directly connecting Manila to Istanbul (IST).
Location: Metro Manila • Direct Flights: Turkish Airlines direct to IST
Clark International Airport (CRK) CRK / RPLC
Major express freight hub hosting dedicated international integrator facilities (FedEx, UPS, DHL). Features 24/7 dedicated freighter ramp handling and rapid customs clearance for Northern Luzon.
Location: Clark Freeport Zone / Pampanga • Integrators: FedEx, DHL, UPS air hubs
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) CEB / RPVM
Central Visayas international air cargo hub connecting garment factories directly to Asian transit centers (Incheon, Narita, Singapore, Hong Kong) for onward connections to Turkey.
Location: Lapu-Lapu City / Cebu • Coverage: Central and Southern Visayas

Istanbul Airport (IST) IST / LTFM
Global air cargo mega-hub on Istanbul's European side and headquarters of Turkish Cargo (SmartIST facility). Processes over 2 million tons of air freight annually with direct flights from Manila (MNL) and automated customs clearance.
Location: Arnavutköy, Istanbul • Facility: SmartIST Turkish Cargo mega-hub
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) SAW / LTFJ
Primary air cargo and express courier gateway for Istanbul's Asian sector, Gebze Organized Industrial Zone, and the Eastern Marmara manufacturing corridor.
Location: Pendik, Istanbul (Asian side) • Coverage: Asian Istanbul & Kocaeli
Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) ESB / LTAC
Capital city air cargo gateway serving Central Anatolia. Handles corporate uniforms, institutional procurement, government agency tenders, and commercial air freight.
Location: Ankara / Central Anatolia • Role: Capital city commercial gateway
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) ADB / LTBJ
Aegean regional air cargo terminal supporting time-critical retail fashion collections, trade show exhibition samples, and express e-commerce deliveries.
Location: Gaziemir, Izmir / Aegean • Role: Aegean trade and sample air hub
Adana / Çukurova International Airport (COV) COV / LTDB
Modern regional air logistics center in southern Turkey serving the Çukurova industrial basin, Adana manufacturing estates, and the Mersin trade zone.
Location: Tarsus / Mersin-Adana Region • Role: Southern industrial air cargo gateway

Philippines to Turkey Freight Planning Summary

Ocean Freight (FCL / LCL) Davao (DICT) or Manila (MICT) to Ambarli or Mersin via Singapore/Colombo and Suez Canal. Transit: 24 to 34 days port to port. Cost-effective for bulk commercial orders.

Direct Air Freight Manila (MNL) direct to Istanbul (IST) via Turkish Airlines widebody scheduled cargo. Transit: 2 to 4 days airport to airport including customs.

Connecting Air Freight Davao (DVO), Clark (CRK), or Cebu (CEB) connecting through Gulf or Asian hubs into Istanbul (IST/SAW) or Ankara (ESB). Transit: 3 to 6 days.

Door to Door Express DHL Express, FedEx, or UPS expedited international courier for pre-production size sets, fabric swatches, and urgent batch replenishment. Transit: 3 to 5 business days.

Landed-cost & Trade Framework for Turkey

A reliable landed-cost estimate needs the final garment specification, quantity, packing dimensions, HS classification, Incoterm, destination, and delivery mode.

Trade Framework: World Trade Organization (WTO) MFN & EU-Turkey Customs Union Integration
Duty & Customs Guide: Import duties are assessed under the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule based on the EU Common Customs Tariff (CCT). Third-country apparel imports from the Philippines under HS Chapters 61 and 62 are subject to MFN duties plus Additional Customs Duty (İlave Gümrük Vergisi : İGV) applied to protect domestic textile manufacturing. Standard Turkish VAT (KDV) applies at 10% for textiles and clothing. Required documents include Commercial Invoice with Turkish description, detailed Packing List (Çeki Listesi), Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading / Air Waybill, Turkish Bilge customs registration, and TAREKS safety clearance.
Recommended Fabrics: Lightweight 140 to 160 GSM combed cotton for summer promotions, 220 GSM heavyweight combed cotton for retail streetwear, wrinkle-resistant polyester-cotton pique polo fabrics, and UPF-rated sublimation jerseys.
Destination currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Freight variables: Chargeable weight or cubic volume, fuel and security surcharges, terminal handling charges (THC), customs brokerage, insurance, and inland Turkish road delivery.

Compliance checkpoints for Turkey

These checkpoints are planning prompts, not a substitute for a binding tariff ruling or legal advice. Confirm the exact product scope before production labels and packaging are approved.

Turkish language textile care and fiber composition labelling complying with TS EN ISO 3758 standards
TAREKS (Risk-Based Trade Inspection System) consumer product safety registration under the Ministry of Trade
Azo dye and hazardous chemical compliance aligned with Turkish and EU REACH restricted substance lists
Registered Turkish Importer Tax Number (Vergi Kimlik Numarası) and Bilge customs system authorization

HS classification starting points

Most apparel begins in Chapter 61 or 62. Fiber composition, knit versus woven construction, gender, garment type, and intended use determine the final tariff line.

HS Chapter 61: knitted or crocheted apparel (T-shirts, polos, hoodies, jerseys)
HS Chapter 62: woven apparel (trousers, corporate dress shirts, jackets, aprons)
Confirm the 6 to 12 digit Turkish GTIP tariff line with a licensed customs broker

Documents commonly prepared

Document requirements vary by buyer, carrier, bank, customs authority, and trade arrangement.

01Commercial invoiceSeller, buyer, detailed Turkish goods description, quantities, unit values, currency, Incoterm, and payment details.
02Packing list (Çeki Listesi)Cartons, individual polybag breakdowns, size ratios, net and gross weight, and cubic dimensions.
03Transport documentOriginal Bill of Lading (Konşimento), sea waybill, or Master Air Waybill (MAWB) issued for the shipment.
04Supporting certificatesCertificate of Origin issued by DTI/BOC or Philippine Chamber of Commerce, and laboratory testing reports when required.

MOQ, timing, and payment

Production starts after specification, sample or artwork, price, payment, and delivery terms are approved in writing.

Minimum order: 50 pieces per design for custom production; blank-stock MOQs depend on brand, color, and size mix
Production lead time: 3 to 6 weeks after sample, artwork, and payment approval; shipping time is additional
Typical payment structure: Bank wire transfer (T/T); documentary collection or letter of credit (L/C) may be agreed for qualified larger commercial consignments

Importing from the Philippines to Turkey: FAQ

Answers for early-stage sourcing. Your quotation will state the commercial terms that apply to the actual order.

Which seaports in the Philippines and Turkey are used for apparel shipments?

In the Philippines, cargo departs primarily from Davao International Container Port (DICT) in Mindanao for southern manufacturing, as well as the Port of Manila (MICT and South Harbor), Cebu International Port (CIP), Batangas Port, and Subic Bay. In Turkey, containerized shipments arrive predominantly at the Port of Ambarli (serving Istanbul and the Marmara region), the Port of Mersin (MIP, serving southern and central Anatolia), the Port of Izmir (Alsancak and Aliaga), Port of Gemlik (Bursa), and Port of Kocaeli (DP World Yarimca).

Which airports handle air freight shipments between the two countries?

Air cargo departs from Davao Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila (NAIA / MNL), Clark International Airport (CRK), and Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). Cargo arrives in Turkey primarily at Istanbul Airport (IST), which features Turkish Cargo's SmartIST global hub with direct scheduled flights from Manila, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB), Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB), and Adana / Çukurova International Airport (COV).

What is the minimum order for shipping apparel to Turkey?

Minimum order is 50 pieces per design for custom OEM/ODM production; blank-stock MOQs depend on brand, color, and size mix.

How long does shipping from the Philippines to Turkey take?

The planning estimate for sea freight is 24 to 34 days port to port via Singapore or Colombo transshipment and the Suez Canal. Direct air cargo takes 2 to 4 days airport to airport, and international express couriers deliver in 3 to 5 business days door to door. Production takes 3 to 6 weeks after sample and artwork approval.

Which HS codes commonly apply to apparel imported into Turkey?

Knitted or crocheted apparel begins in HS Chapter 61 (T-shirts 6109, polo shirts 6105/6106, hoodies 6110), while woven apparel begins in Chapter 62. Turkish customs requires the 12-digit GTIP tariff classification for official customs entry.

Can PHShirt supply custom labels in the Turkish language?

Yes. OEM/ODM orders can include buyer-approved Turkish care labels complying with TS EN ISO 3758, fiber composition percentages in Turkish, brand woven tags, hangtags, polybag barcodes, and carton shipping marks.

Which Incoterms can be quoted for Turkey?

PHShirt can quote common Incoterms 2020 rules such as EXW, FCA, FOB (Manila, Davao DICT, or Cebu), CFR, or CIF (Ambarli, Mersin, or Izmir) depending on your logistics arrangements.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-01. Requirements change: verify current rules before contracting freight or producing labels.