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Pick up to 4 economies and see customs authorities, licensing regimes, prohibited & restricted lists, sanctions overlays and dispute forums side by side. Decision-support only - always confirm with local counsel.

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Turkey
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IntroTurkey participates in the EU-Turkey Customs Union (industrial goods) since 1996, aligning tariffs and trade defence with the EU while retaining an independent FTA policy. Customs is centralised at the Ministry of Trade using the BILGE / NCTS systems.
Primary authorities
  • Ministry of Trade - Customs & Foreign TradeCustoms entry, tariff, sanctions and trade remedy administration.
  • Turkish Standards Institution (TSE)Product conformity, TSE mark, ISO certification.
  • Ministry of Health / TITCKPharma, medical devices, cosmetics.
  • Ministry of Agriculture & ForestryPhytosanitary, veterinary.
Licensing regimes
  • Import licenceRegulated goods under Annexes to the Import Communiqué. · Ministry of Trade
  • Dual-use export licenceTurkey aligns broadly with EU 2021/821 list. · Ministry of Trade
  • TAREKS conformity assessmentConsumer goods, toys, PPE, machinery on risk-based routing. · Ministry of Trade
  • ATR movement certificateFree circulation under EU Customs Union. · Chambers of Commerce
Prohibited goods
  • · Goods failing Customs Union safety and IPR checks at TAREKS.
  • · Precursors outside licence; scheduled narcotics.
  • · Used goods on Annex-9 lists without permit.
  • · CITES species and derivatives.
Restricted goods
  • · Used machinery / vehicles - Ministry of Industry permit.
  • · Steel and aluminium - EU safeguard-mirrored quotas.
  • · Encryption and radio equipment - BTK conformity.
  • · Textiles - anti-dumping duties by origin.
Labelling requirements
  • · Turkish-language user information for consumer products.
  • · Food labelling per Turkish Food Codex (aligned with EU 1169/2011).
  • · CE marking accepted alongside TSE mark for Customs-Union sectors.
Sanctions overlay
  • · UNSC sanctions implemented via Council of Ministers decisions.
  • · No autonomous secondary sanctions on Russia; however BDDK/MASAK monitor financial-sector exposure to blocked persons.
  • · Compliance with US OFAC widely observed by banks due to correspondent-banking risk.
Dispute resolutionAdministrative objection to the customs office within 15 days; tax court appeal thereafter. Istanbul Arbitration Centre (ISTAC) is the domestic institutional forum; ICC Paris common in cross-border LCs. NY Convention party since 1992.
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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare import regulations between two countries?

Pick two to four countries above. The table lines up the customs authority, import licensing, VAT/GST rate, prohibited and restricted goods, sanctions overlays and dispute forums, with links to each official source.

Is this comparison legal advice?

No. It is decision support built from published government sources. Regulatory positions change often, so confirm every action with the named authority or licensed local counsel before you ship.

Where do I calculate the duty once I know the rules?

Use the Import Duty & VAT Calculator for a quick CIF-based estimate, or the Landed Cost Calculator for the full cost stack including freight, insurance and destination charges.

Next step: Import Duty & VAT Calculator or Landed Cost Calculator. Last reviewed 14 October 2026.

Comparison is decision-support only. Regulatory positions change frequently - confirm every action with the named authorities or licensed local counsel.