Questions & Requests
The export-credibility page: how Turkish seafood reaches the US market legally, safely and on schedule.
Every lot is inspected at origin by the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry fisheries program. Consignments are graded, weighed and packed under veterinary supervision, and a lot-level inspection report travels with the container.
Each consignment carries a Turkish official health certificate covering origin, species, processing plant approval number and cold-chain condition. Copies are provided to buyers before the vessel departs so your customs broker can pre-file.
Yes. We file FDA Prior Notice for every entry, use only FDA-registered facilities, and follow NOAA Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) data requirements where the species falls under the program. HACCP documentation is available on request.
Turkish fishery exports require an approved exporter registration, health certification, and a customs export declaration. We handle all three through our Istanbul desk; buyers do not need to hold Turkish paperwork themselves.
Fresh product ships in insulated reefer containers at 0–2 °C, frozen product at -18 °C or below. Temperature loggers ride in each container and the log is shared with the buyer on arrival.
Yes. US-based buyers can use EXIM Bank export credit insurance — see grow.exim.gov — for eligible transactions. We provide the commercial documentation EXIM requires for underwriting.
Fresh daily lines depart weekly and reach Lock Haven cold storage in 5–7 days. Frozen container lines run on a two-week cycle. Wholesale allocation closes 72 hours before departure.
No. Turkish Depot is wholesale only. Orders are placed through the wholesale sale desk, and retail consumers are directed to our registered US retail partners.
Yes, our company is included in the ongoing inspection program.
Yes, disease sampling reports are regularly obtained.
Yes, the Health Certification process is applied to every product.
Yes, the Health Certification process is carried out in our country prior to export.
Yes, they comply with the specific inspection requirements of the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Agriculture, and NOAA Fisheries.
We hold the specific permits required for exporting these species (tuna, swordfish, shark fin).
Our operations involve products harvested under Ministry of Agriculture permits; we do not handle illegal products.
We hold health certificates and have FDA registration.
Turkey exports fish and seafood to countries worldwide, with the United States being a key market; we can ship fresh or frozen products to any requested destination.
We can meet demand ranging from 200 kg to 200 tons per customer, supplying either seasonal (fresh) or frozen products.
Yes, we do.
Yes, we sell farmed fish and specialty seafood.
We utilize country-specific statistics from NOAA Fisheries and the Ministry of Agriculture websites.
Yes, our company strictly adheres to international quality standards.
Yes, our company applies international quality standards for temperature control and packaging regarding fresh or frozen products.
Our products are held in cold storage after harvesting and transported via refrigerated vehicles—packed in ice—or by employing best practices in storage, shipment tracking, and isothermal packaging.
Export credit insurance options are available through grow.exim.gov.
Insurance for foreign receivables is available through grow.exim.gov.
Yes, we carry out and monitor the tests and protocols required by the respective ministries of each country.
We monitor these continuously; you can find some of this information on our website.
Our company maintains ongoing public and corporate collaborations, and we are constantly establishing new connections.
Yes, we are always open to inquiries; we ensure every customer question is answered and regulatory compliance is maintained.
We constantly monitor laws and regulations, and we maximize our market opportunities through social media advertising, marketing, and a reputation for reliability.
Our company works with reliable and secure partners for proper storage and transportation, and we always prioritize quality products and quality service.
Absolutely; drawing on our experience, we offer a comprehensive and multifaceted range of services to support the international activities of both our sellers and buyers.
Please send an email to support@turkishseafood.com.