HS 7208Metals & Minerals · Türkiye

Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) - HS 7208 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into Türkiye

Duty and tax snapshot for importing metals & minerals (HS 7208) into Türkiye. Typical MFN duty ~15%, KDV 20% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

15%

KDV

20%

Total taxes / CIF

38.0%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 120,000 FOB parcel of metals & minerals (HS 7208) shipped to Türkiye.

FOB valueUSD 120,000

Origin chargesUSD 1,800

FreightUSD 9,600

InsuranceUSD 600

CIFUSD 132,000

Import duty @ 15%USD 19,800

KDV @ 20%USD 30,360

Destination inlandUSD 2,400

Landed cost ≈ USD 184,560

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

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
7208.39	Flat-rolled iron/non-alloy steel, hot-rolled
7225.99	Flat-rolled alloy steel, other

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 metals & minerals (HS 7208) into Türkiye?

Türkiye applies an MFN duty of about 15% on HS chapter 7208 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 metals & minerals 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 120,000 FOB shipment of metals & minerals into Türkiye?

On a USD 120,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 132,000. Applying 15% duty and 20% KDV brings total taxes to about USD 50,160 (~38.0% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 184,560.

Which HS code should I use for metals & minerals in Türkiye?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 7208.39 (Flat-rolled iron/non-alloy steel, hot-rolled). 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 metals & minerals 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 7208?

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.