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Türkiye — Customs Guide

Europe / Asia — Türkiye Customs Territory

Customs is administered by the Ministry of Trade. Türkiye is in a customs union with the EU for industrial goods and is a key transit corridor between Europe, the Middle East and the Caucasus.

Customs unionEU–Türkiye Customs Union (industrial goods)

Tariff systemTürk Gümrük Tarife Cetveli (HS-based)

CurrencyTurkish Lira (TRY)

Official languageTurkish

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HS codes, declarations, clearance & appeals

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Seizures, penalties, smuggling defense

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Transit, NCTS, demurrage, re-routing

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VAT, excise, duty refunds & drawback

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Cargo, liability & customs guarantee bonds

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Bonded storage, antrepo & free zones

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Customs Authority

Ministry of Trade — Directorate General of Customs (Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü)Official national customs administration

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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

İstanbul Regional DirectorateOrta Anadolu (Ankara)Ege (İzmir)Uludağ (Bursa)Doğu Marmara (Kocaeli)GAP (Gaziantep)Trakya (Edirne)

Customs Legislation & Tariff

Customs Law No. 4458 (Gümrük Kanunu)Core customs code: procedures, valuation, penalties

Customs Regulation (Gümrük Yönetmeliği)Implementing rules of Law 4458

Anti-Smuggling Law No. 5607Criminal provisions for smuggling offences

Tariff schedule (Tarife Cetveli)HS-based national tariff

Major Ports & Border Gates

Ambarlı / İstanbulMersinİzmir AlsancakKocaeli–GebzeKapıkule (BG border)Habur (IQ border)Sarp (GE border)İstanbul Airport

Common Problems Handled in Türkiye

Seizure & detention Penalty / extra duty appeals TIR & transit issues Liquidation (tasfiye)Vehicle import & foreign plates Smuggling defense

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