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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 the EU 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 the language of each country where the product is sold. Kuzgunlar Textile in Istanbul exports jeans, denim shirts and denim jackets to Germany, the Netherlands, France and Spain.
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 buyers ask for in each country
The EU rules above are the same in every member state. What changes from country to country is the label language and the extra information buyers request from suppliers.
Germany: supply chain due diligence (LkSG)
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
Netherlands: labels for cross-border online sales
Dutch fashion brands and retailers usually combine EU rules with their own supplier codes. Typical requests include:
- A wash standard approved on a physical sample
- Fibre composition labels in Dutch (and often other EU languages for cross-border online sales)
- Packing and carton marking that matches the buyer's warehouse requirements
Because many Dutch brands sell online across several EU countries, it is worth agreeing at the start which label languages each style needs.
France: product information rules (AGEC)
France's anti-waste and circular economy law (AGEC) requires producers and importers above the legal thresholds to give consumers information on the environmental qualities of their products, under Décret n° 2022-748. For textiles this includes traceability information about where the main production stages took place. French brands covered by the rule therefore ask suppliers for:
- The countries where weaving, dyeing or printing, and making-up took place
- Fibre composition and recycled content information where claimed
- Certificates with their exact product scope for any certified claim
Thresholds and details are set out in the decree and the ministry's FAQ; your compliance team confirms which apply to your brand.
Spain: Spanish labels and electronic A.TR
Spain applies the same EU rules on fibre names and labelling, with the information available in Spanish for products sold in Spain. Spanish fashion brands typically ask for:
- Spanish fibre composition labels (often alongside Portuguese or other languages for regional sales)
- A wash standard and measurement chart agreed on the sample
- Clear packing instructions for their distribution centres
The Spanish Tax Agency has confirmed acceptance of electronic A.TR certificates issued in Türkiye, which simplifies document handling.
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 languages for each country you sell in, and any retailer requirements
- 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. For the United States, see producing jeans in Turkey for the US market. See our collections or send us your brief.
Sources
- Swedish Customs — Movement certificate A.TR
- Spanish Tax Agency — Electronic A.TR movement certificates (EU–Türkiye)
- EUR-Lex — Textile fibre names and labelling (Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011)
- German Federal Government — Supply Chain Act (Lieferkettengesetz)
- Légifrance — Décret n° 2022-748 (AGEC consumer information)
- French Ministry for Ecological Transition — FAQ on AGEC Article 13-I (November 2025)
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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