Amazon FBA & E-Commerce Logistics: Turnkey Turkey-to-USA Shipping

You sell your product, we handle the logistics. For sellers shipping from Turkey to the USA through Amazon FBA and other e-commerce platforms, we organize the entire process from pickup in Turkey through US customs clearance to delivery at the relevant fulfillment center or warehouse.

The biggest challenge in Amazon FBA logistics is that the process usually requires several separate parties — a carrier, a customs broker, an importer, and a last-mile delivery provider. This guide explains our service scope, how we can clear customs even if you don't have a US company, how freight cost is calculated, and what information to share to get a quote.

Our Service Scope: Door-to-Door Amazon FBA Logistics

For Turkey-origin Amazon FBA and e-commerce shipments, we organize every step: pickup of the cargo in Turkey, transport to the USA via our weekly ocean LCL/consolidation service, US customs clearance, the necessary importer organization, and final delivery to the Amazon FBA address or another specified warehouse/fulfillment center. When each of these steps is handled by a different company, the coordination burden and delay risk fall on the seller; we run the whole process under a single contract and a single point of contact.

A Solution Even Without a US Buyer or Company

Amazon itself is not used directly as the importer/consignee on Amazon shipments; an importer of record must be designated at customs. Not having your own US company or a conventional buyer in the US is not a barrier: where the requirements are met, we can organize the process of obtaining a CBP Assigned Number (CAN) in the name of the shipping company or individual in Turkey, allowing US customs clearance to proceed. This number is an importer number that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) assigns, via a CBP Form 5106 application, at the relevant port of entry to importers who do not have an IRS tax number or Social Security number. So Amazon sellers without a US company or a conventional buyer are also welcome to reach out to us.

How Is Freight Cost Calculated?

For ocean LCL/consolidation shipments, freight cost is based on whichever is greater — the cargo's volume (CBM) or its weight — combined with the loading port, destination port/region, product type, packaging, and customs handling costs. Per-pallet dimensions and weight, together with the goods' value, are what we need to put together an exact quote; rather than quoting a fixed figure, we recommend sharing your shipment's details with us.

Transit Time and Weekly Sailings

Thanks to our weekly ocean LCL/consolidation service, your cargo moves on a regular sailing schedule to the USA. Total transit time depends on the departure date from the loading port, the destination port chosen, the consolidation/deconsolidation process, and US customs review. For the current sailing schedule and an estimated transit time, please share your shipment's details with us.

Required Documents and US Customs Clearance

Ocean shipments to the USA require a complete commercial invoice, a packing list, and an accurate HS Code / tariff classification; incorrect classification increases the risk of customs holds and additional duty. In addition, an Importer Security Filing (ISF, or "10+2") must be submitted to US Customs and Border Protection within the required timeframe before the container is loaded onto the vessel; we track this filing on your behalf as part of the importer organization.

Beyond Amazon: Other E-Commerce and Fulfillment Warehouse Deliveries

This service is not limited to Amazon FBA. If you sell in the US through Shopify, your own e-commerce site, or a different 3PL/fulfillment warehouse, we can organize the same door-to-door process for you — pickup in Turkey, ocean transport, US customs clearance, importer organization, and delivery to the warehouse address you specify.

Why Choose Dexpell

The priority for Amazon FBA and e-commerce sellers is to focus on sales while the logistics run smoothly in the background. With our weekly ocean LCL/consolidation service, our experience in US customs clearance, and our know-how in the CBP Assigned Number process, we can offer the same level of end-to-end service to sellers whether or not they have a US company.

Get a Quote

Tell us your shipment details, and we'll prepare a price quote for you. Information to share with us for a quote: number of pallets/cartons, dimensions of each pallet or carton (Length x Width x Height), total gross weight, goods value/commercial invoice value, product description, HS Code / tariff code, the pickup address in Turkey, and the Amazon FBA, fulfillment center, or other delivery address in the USA.

Share these details to request a quote right away: https://www.dexpell.com/en/quote

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the importer of record for Amazon FBA shipments?

Amazon is not used directly as the importer/consignee; the importer of record must be the seller, the Turkey-based shipping company/individual using a CBP Assigned Number, or an organized importer arrangement. We organize this process on your behalf.

Can I ship if I don't have a US company or buyer?

Yes. Where the requirements are met, we can organize obtaining a CBP Assigned Number (CAN) in the name of the shipping company or individual in Turkey, allowing US customs clearance to be completed.

When is ocean LCL shipping the right choice?

For pallet- or carton-based Amazon FBA and e-commerce shipments that don't fill a full container, LCL/consolidation shipping is a more economical option than booking a full container (FCL).

What documents are needed for US customs clearance?

A commercial invoice, a packing list, an accurate HS Code declaration, and an Importer Security Filing (ISF) submitted before the cargo is loaded onto the vessel are the core requirements.

How is the freight price calculated?

It's based on whichever is greater — the cargo's volume (CBM) or its weight — plus the loading/destination port, product type, and customs handling costs. For an exact quote, share your pallet dimensions, weight, and goods value.

Do you only deliver to Amazon FBA?

No — beyond Amazon FBA, we organize the same door-to-door delivery for Shopify, your own e-commerce site, or other fulfillment/3PL warehouses.

What's the transit time?

Our weekly sailing schedule provides regular transport; total time depends on the loading port, destination port, and customs process. We recommend requesting a quote for a shipment-specific estimate.

What do I need to do to get a quote?

Just send us the number of pallets/cartons, dimensions, gross weight, goods value, product description, HS Code, the pickup address in Turkey, and the delivery address in the USA.

Related reading: see our Importer of Record and US fulfillment service articles at https://www.dexpell.com/en/media/blog/importer-of-record-ior-services-in-turkey-import-without-setting-up-your-own-com. Learn more about our ocean freight services: https://www.dexpell.com/en/services/sea-freight