What is E-Export? Advancements in technology have given trade a new dimension. E-commerce, which makes shopping culture faster, easier, and more accessible through digital channels, has also laid the groundwork for selling beyond national borders. While in the past, exporting required reaching distributors or direct consumers in the target country, the new system introduced with e-export makes reaching end-users much easier. E-export is an advanced e-commerce structure that allows direct sales to consumers in other countries through digital channels, offering various conveniences in shipping, collection, and bureaucratic processes.
What are the Differences Between Export and E-Export? Perhaps the most critical part of export is the customs process. This is the stage where you need to spend the most time, follow all steps with discipline, and face increased costs due to payments like taxes and fees. Additionally, you need to thoroughly analyze the laws imposed by Turkey as well as the procedures and laws of the destination country. Any minor mistake during the export process can result in severe consequences. E-export, on the other hand, is much faster than traditional export due to various incentives, legal regulations, and improvements that make life easier. For instance, while customs clearance in traditional export takes 2-7 days, this process is completed within 24-48 hours in e-export.
E-export is supported by various tax exemptions introduced through regulations. These exemptions, which vary from country to region, provide tax exemptions for e-exports up to a certain amount. Examples of tax exemptions include:
European Union: Up to 22 EUR, Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan: Up to 1000 EUR, Azerbaijan: Up to 500 EUR, Ukraine: Up to 150 EUR, USA and Australia: Up to 800 USD, and Gulf Cooperation Countries: Up to 270 USD, which are exempt from customs duties and VAT on individual orders.
What Are the Advantages of E-Export? In recent years, e-export has rapidly replaced traditional export, providing companies with advantages such as short-term profit and increased visibility, and is also supported by governments. Here are some of the key advantages:
- Investment costs are much lower compared to traditional export.
- Unlike classical export, there is no need for a bank guarantee letter. Payments are managed by online payment providers.
- Risks are minimized. Issues with products shipped in containers impose serious liabilities on sellers.
- Accessibility is at maximum level. Through sales and marketing operations conducted via digital channels, customers can reach you more easily and make purchases at any time.
- Since it is micro-export, you do not deal with certifications and similar documents.
- The government provides incentives and support regulations for e-export. For example, a company engaged in e-export can receive VAT refunds for the VAT it has paid.
- You are not limited by borders. The entire world becomes your potential customer base.
What Are the Types of Delivery for E-Export? Another aspect to consider when doing e-export is the type of delivery. There are two different types of delivery based on the sharing of customs duties between the parties. Briefly explaining:
DDP: In this type of delivery, translated as "Delivered Duty Paid," the buyer makes all payments to you, and you pay customs duties on behalf of the buyer and deliver the order to them.
DDU: The opposite of DDP, DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid), is a service type where customs duties and fees are calculated when the order reaches the buyer's customs. When the order arrives at customs, all fees and taxes are invoiced to the buyer, and the buyer pays all the duties.
Considering the above delivery types, working with the DDP delivery type is important for customer experience and fast delivery. Given the conveniences and exemptions offered by e-export, managing the entire process will be both easier and more profitable.
