HS 8408Machinery · Türkiye

Diesel / IC Engines - HS 8408 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into Türkiye

Duty and tax snapshot for importing machinery (HS 8408) into Türkiye. Typical MFN duty ~3%, 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

23.6%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 60,000 FOB parcel of machinery (HS 8408) shipped to Türkiye.

FOB valueUSD 60,000

Origin chargesUSD 900

FreightUSD 4,800

InsuranceUSD 300

CIFUSD 66,000

Import duty @ 3%USD 1,980

KDV @ 20%USD 13,596

Destination inlandUSD 1,200

Landed cost ≈ USD 82,776

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

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
8408.90	Compression-ignition engines, other
8479.89	Machines and mechanical appliances, 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 machinery (HS 8408) into Türkiye?

Türkiye applies an MFN duty of about 3% on HS chapter 8408 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 machinery 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 60,000 FOB shipment of machinery into Türkiye?

On a USD 60,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 66,000. Applying 3% duty and 20% KDV brings total taxes to about USD 15,576 (~23.6% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 82,776.

Which HS code should I use for machinery in Türkiye?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 8408.90 (Compression-ignition engines, other). 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 machinery 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 8408?

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.