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German brands can produce jeans in Turkey and ship them under the EU–Turkey customs union with an A.TR movement certificate. Fibre labels must be available in German. Large German buyers covered by the Supply Chain Act (LkSG, 1,000+ employees since 2024) often ask suppliers for site and compliance information. Kuzgunlar Textile exports to Germany.
Brands in Germany can produce jeans in Turkey and ship them under the EU–Turkey customs union, with an A.TR movement certificate for goods in free circulation and fibre composition labels in German. Kuzgunlar Textile in Istanbul exports jeans, denim shirts and denim jackets to Germany.
EU rules that apply
| Topic | What applies |
|---|---|
| Customs | Turkey and the EU are in a customs union for industrial goods; goods in free circulation travel with an A.TR movement certificate (electronic A.TR accepted) |
| Labelling | Fibre composition by EU textile names (Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011), available in the official language(s) of the country where the product is sold |
| Chemicals | REACH restrictions apply to textiles placed on the EU market, for example the restriction on certain azo dyes (Annex XVII, entry 43) |
What German buyers usually ask for
Large German companies have supply chain due-diligence obligations under the Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG). Since 1 January 2024 the law covers companies with 1,000 or more employees in Germany, and these companies often pass requirements to their suppliers by contract. In practice German buyers frequently ask for:
- Information on the production site and any subcontractors
- Social compliance and health & safety information
- Certificates with their exact product scope
- Clear chemical compliance for the EU market
Our current certificates, with numbers, issuing bodies, validity dates and product scopes, are listed on our Certificates page.
Shipping and lead time
Production lead time is the same for every market: samples take 7–10 days and bulk production 3–5 weeks, depending on quantity and approvals. Transit time on top of that depends on the shipping method you choose; ask your forwarder for a door-to-door estimate.
What to send with your enquiry
- Tech pack, sketch or reference garment
- Quantity per style and size split
- Fabric and wash direction
- Label language and any retailer requirements in Germany
- Target delivery date and delivery address
Producing with Kuzgunlar Textile
Kuzgunlar Textile manufactures jeans, denim shirts and denim jackets for men and women in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, as private label production or to your own design. Our minimum order is 100–150 pieces per style, with samples in 7–10 days and bulk production in 3–5 weeks, depending on the order and approvals. See our collections or send us your brief.
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Frequently asked questions
Do jeans from Turkey pay customs duty in Germany?
Turkey and the EU are in a customs union for industrial goods; goods in free circulation travel with an A.TR movement certificate. Your customs broker confirms the treatment of each shipment.
Which language must the fibre label use in Germany?
EU rules require the fibre composition to be available in the official language(s) of the country where the product is sold — for Germany, German.
Does Kuzgunlar Textile export to Germany?
Yes. Germany is one of our export markets, together with the United States, the Netherlands, Spain and France.
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