HS 0906.11Agriculture · Türkiye

HS Code for Cinnamon Cassia - Import into Türkiye

Duty and tax snapshot for importing agriculture (HS 0906.11) into Türkiye. Typical MFN duty ~0%, KDV 20% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

KDV

20%

Total taxes / CIF

20.0%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 30,000 FOB parcel of agriculture (HS 0906.11) shipped to Türkiye.

FOB valueUSD 30,000

Origin chargesUSD 450

FreightUSD 2,400

InsuranceUSD 150

CIFUSD 33,000

Import duty @ 0%USD 0

KDV @ 20%USD 6,600

Destination inlandUSD 600

Landed cost ≈ USD 40,200

Run your own numbers in the Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
0906.11	Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground
0906.19	Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, other, neither crushed nor ground (includes cassia)
0906.20	Cinnamon, crushed or ground

Türkiye duty regime

EU-Türkiye Customs Union covers industrial goods (Chapters 25-97 mostly): 0% duty on qualifying EU-origin goods with an A.TR movement certificate. Agricultural goods and coal/steel run outside the Customs Union under separate regimes. Preferential FTAs with EFTA, UK, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and 20+ others.

Customs notes

· Türkiye uses the 12-digit GTİP code, aligned to WCO HS at 6 digits, EU CN at 8, plus 4 national digits.
· BILGE is the customs declaration system.
· A.TR movement certificate: proves free-circulation status of industrial goods under the EU-Türkiye Customs Union - enables 0% duty in both directions.
· TAREKS: mandatory conformity assessment platform for regulated products (electronics, toys, textiles, machinery) - similar to UAE SABER / Saudi SASO.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical import duty on agriculture (HS 0906.11) into Türkiye?

Türkiye applies an MFN duty of about 0% on HS chapter 0906.11 at the 6-digit line. National tariff schedules add 2–4 further digits, so the exact rate can shift once you confirm the 8- or 10-digit code. Preferential rates under FTAs (EU-Türkiye Customs Union covers industrial goods (Chapters 25-97 mostly): 0% duty on qualifying EU-origin goods with an A) may reduce this to 0% for qualifying origins.

How is KDV calculated on imports of agriculture in Türkiye?

Türkiye charges KDV at 20% on the CIF value plus duty. KDV 20% on CIF + duty; often priced USD

What is the landed cost of a USD 30,000 FOB shipment of agriculture into Türkiye?

On a USD 30,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 33,000. Applying 0% duty and 20% KDV brings total taxes to about USD 6,600 (~20.0% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 40,200.

Which HS code should I use for agriculture in Türkiye?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 0906.11 (Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground). Türkiye customs then requires the full national code (8- to 10-digit national tariff line). Confirm the exact line with your licensed customs broker before filing.

Which Incoterm is best for shipping agriculture to Türkiye?

Most importers into Türkiye prefer CIF or CFR for sea freight so the seller arranges main-carriage transport, while retaining control of destination clearance. DDP shifts import duty and KDV to the seller - attractive to buyers but often priced with a risk premium. Compare all 11 Incoterms with our Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

What documents does Türkiye customs need to clear HS 0906.11?

Türkiye uses the 12-digit GTİP code, aligned to WCO HS at 6 digits, EU CN at 8, plus 4 national digits. Regulated commodities may also require a health certificate, phytosanitary certificate or import licence depending on the exact HS line.