HS 1207Agriculture · Türkiye

Sesame Seed - HS 1207 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into Türkiye

Duty and tax snapshot for importing agriculture (HS 1207) into Türkiye. Typical MFN duty ~5%, 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

26.0%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 50,000 FOB parcel of agriculture (HS 1207) shipped to Türkiye.

FOB valueUSD 50,000

Origin chargesUSD 750

FreightUSD 4,000

InsuranceUSD 250

CIFUSD 55,000

Import duty @ 5%USD 2,750

KDV @ 20%USD 11,550

Destination inlandUSD 1,000

Landed cost ≈ USD 70,300

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

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
1207.40	Sesamum seeds
1212.10	Sugar beet and sugar cane

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 1207) into Türkiye?

Türkiye applies an MFN duty of about 5% on HS chapter 1207 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 50,000 FOB shipment of agriculture into Türkiye?

On a USD 50,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 55,000. Applying 5% duty and 20% KDV brings total taxes to about USD 14,300 (~26.0% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 70,300.

Which HS code should I use for agriculture in Türkiye?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 1207.40 (Sesamum seeds). 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 1207?

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.