Importing sandwich panels to Romania from Türkiye is now a routine, low-friction route for contractors, developers and fabricators. Real Panel manufactures insulated sandwich panels in Kocaeli and ships them across Romania by road — duty-free under the EU–Türkiye Customs Union, with transit measured in days and a single export desk handling freight, customs and documents from end to end. This guide sets out the duty position, what a delivered price actually covers, and how long shipping takes in practice.
Quick answer: Shipping sandwich panels to Romania from Türkiye carries 0% customs duty when the load travels with an A.TR movement certificate, because both countries sit inside the EU–Türkiye Customs Union. Road transit from Kocaeli to most Romanian cities is typically 7–10 days. Romanian import VAT (currently 21%) is charged on arrival but is reclaimable by VAT-registered businesses. Real Panel quotes delivered (CIP) prices with every document prepared in-house.
- Customs duty: 0% with an A.TR certificate
- Romanian import VAT: 21% standard, reclaimable for VAT-registered buyers
- Road transit (Kocaeli → Romania): ~7–10 days
- Incoterms: EXW, FCA or CIP (delivered) available
- Loading point: one facility in Kocaeli
- Panel types: facade, roof and cold-room
On this page: Why import from Türkiye · Customs duty & A.TR · What a delivered price includes · Transit & routing · Documents · Panels we ship · FAQ
Why import sandwich panels to Romania from Türkiye?
Türkiye is one of Europe’s largest producers of insulated metal panels, and buying manufacturer-direct removes the layers of margin that come with local distributors. For Romanian projects — logistics parks along the A1 and A2 corridors, industrial halls, retail units, and food or cold-storage facilities — sourcing straight from the production line gives you control over specification, lead time and price.
Three things make Romania a natural fit for Turkish supply. First, geography: Kocaeli connects to Romania by a single overland corridor, so there is no sea leg and no port handling. Second, the customs union removes import duty entirely. Third, capacity — a dedicated line means short, predictable lead times even on large orders. You can see the full picture on our export markets page and browse delivered work on our Romania projects page.
Customs duty — how the A.TR certificate makes panels 0%
Romania and Türkiye are both inside the EU–Türkiye Customs Union, in force since 1995. Under it, industrial goods in free circulation move between Türkiye and the EU without customs duty, provided they travel with an A.TR movement certificate. Insulated sandwich panels are industrial products, so sending sandwich panels to Romania under an A.TR attracts 0% duty.
It helps to know the difference between the two documents you will hear about. An A.TR certifies free circulation within the customs union and is the document used for panels entering Romania. A EUR.1, by contrast, proves preferential origin under a free-trade agreement and is the one used for our shipments to non-EU markets such as Georgia or North Macedonia. Real Panel prepares the correct certificate for each destination, so the duty advantage is applied automatically. For the official framework, see the European Commission’s Taxation and Customs Union.
What a delivered price includes
The headline saving is duty, but a realistic budget has several parts. When you ask us for a delivered (CIP) price, most of them are bundled into one transparent figure:
| Cost component | In a CIP quote? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works panel price | Yes | Driven by panel type, core, thickness, facings and order size |
| Road freight to site | Yes | Optimised loads from Kocaeli; full or consolidated trucks |
| Customs duty | Yes — 0% | Removed by the A.TR certificate |
| Customs clearance & documents | Yes | Handled by our export desk |
| Romanian import VAT (21%) | Payable on arrival | Reclaimable by VAT-registered buyers |
Because there is no duty and no sea freight, the delivered cost of importing sandwich panels to Romania is usually very competitive against locally distributed stock — particularly on larger orders, where freight is spread across a full load. See export logistics for how loads are optimised.
Transit time and routing to Romania
Panels leave our Kocaeli facility by road, cross into Bulgaria at Kapıkule, run north through Bulgaria, and enter Romania over the Danube — most often via the Ruse–Giurgiu crossing — before reaching the destination. For most Romanian cities this takes around 7–10 days, depending on the city and whether the load is full or consolidated.
| Destination | Indicative road distance | Indicative transit |
|---|---|---|
| Constanța | ~850 km | ~2 days |
| Bucharest | ~950 km | ~2 days |
| Timișoara | ~1,150 km | ~7–10 days |
| Cluj-Napoca | ~1,250 km | ~3 days |
These figures are indicative; we confirm a realistic window for your exact site when we quote — usually within one working day.
Documents you receive with every shipment
Customs clearance and on-site compliance both depend on the paperwork travelling with the load. Every Real Panel shipment to Romania includes:
- A.TR movement certificate (the 0% duty document)
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- CMR international road waybill
- CE marking and Declaration of Performance (DoP)
- Product test reports and certificates
You can review our compliance documents on the certificates and test reports pages before you order.
Which panels we ship to Romania
Three product families cover almost every Romanian project:
- Facade panels — for industrial and commercial walls, in PUR, PIR, EPS, rockwool and fibre-cement faces.
- Roof panels — for the large low-slope roofs of logistics and production halls.
- Cold-room panels — for food, pharma and cold-storage facilities that need tight thermal performance.
Not sure which core or thickness suits your project? Our team can specify it with you, or start from our logistics & warehousing solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay customs duty on sandwich panels imported to Romania from Türkiye?
No. With an A.TR movement certificate, sandwich panels enter Romania at 0% customs duty, because both countries are inside the EU–Türkiye Customs Union. Real Panel issues the A.TR for every shipment.
How long does delivery to Romania take?
Road transit from Kocaeli is typically 7–10 days for most Romanian cities. We confirm a precise window for your site when we quote.
Is Romanian import VAT charged on the panels?
Yes — Romania’s standard VAT rate of 21% applies on import, but it is reclaimable by VAT-registered businesses, so for most buyers it is a cash-flow item rather than a final cost.
Which Incoterms does Real Panel offer for Romania?
EXW or FCA if you arrange your own transport, or CIP for a fully delivered price with freight and documents handled by our export desk.
Can you deliver to a specific Romanian city or site?
Yes. We deliver sandwich panels to Romania project sites from one loading point in Kocaeli, coordinated through a single export contact.
Get a delivered price for your Romanian project
Send us your destination and panel requirement and our export desk will return a delivered price, the documents and a realistic transit window — usually within one working day. Request a delivered price →
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