Because of limited consumer purchasing power, price is the primary factor driving sales. In a sector where American exporters do not enjoy a technological advantage, there is significant price competition from low‐cost suppliers in Turkey, Iran, and East Asia. Imports of taxable goods and taxable operations at every stage are subject to an 18 percent VAT.
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.