Comprehensive Changes to Import Regulations
Significant regulations affecting numerous sectors entered into force through the Presidential Decisions published in the Official Gazette No. 33307 dated July 11, 2026.
The changes cover customs duty rates, additional customs duties, HS code structures, statistical positions, and safeguard measures.
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📌 SUMMARY OF THE REGULATIONS
| Subject | Regulation Introduced |
|---|---|
| Customs duties | The customs duty rates applicable to certain products were revised. |
| Agricultural products | The additional financial obligations applied to certain products were increased. |
| Plastic and synthetic fibres | New country-specific tax measures were introduced. |
| HS code structures | Numerous HS codes were abolished, and new statistical positions were created. |
| Sugar and glucose | End-use provisions were revised. |
| Additional Customs Duty | Certain additional customs duty rates were amended, and some HS codes were included within the scope of the additional customs duty for the first time. |
| Tax exemption | It was explicitly stipulated that additional customs duty will not apply to imports covered by a customs duty exemption. |
| Tariff Schedule | New statistical subdivisions were created in the 2026 Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule. |
| PET resin | A three-year safeguard measure was introduced for certain PET resins. |
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🏭 MAIN SECTORS AFFECTED BY THE REGULATIONS
| Sectors |
|---|
| Food and agricultural products |
| Coffee, tea, and spices |
| Chemical industry |
| Paint and pigment products |
| Plastic raw materials and products |
| Paper and cardboard products |
| Synthetic fibres and textiles |
| Machinery and mechanical devices |
| Electrical equipment |
| Motor vehicles and their parts |
| Toys and sports equipment |
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⏳ 30-DAY TRANSITION PERIOD
A 30-day transition period has been provided for products subject to tax increases.
| Deadline | Application |
|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | Declarations registered by this date may benefit from the previous tax rates. |
It is therefore important to reassess the following transactions:
▪️ Goods in transit
▪️ Products already ordered
▪️ Shipment dates
▪️ Customs declaration registration plans
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🗂️ HS CODE AND SYSTEM UPDATES
Due to the new statistical subdivisions, the following systems and records may need to be reviewed:
| Areas Requiring Review |
|---|
| ERP systems |
| Product records |
| HS code databases |
| Automated declaration systems |
| Origin information |
| Footnote provisions |
| End-use conditions |
The use of incorrect or outdated HS codes may create risks in tax calculations and post-clearance control procedures.
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♻️ SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON PET RESIN IMPORTS
| Heading | Description |
|---|---|
| HS Code | 3907.61.00.00.00 |
| Product | Certain PET resins |
| Duration of the measure | 3 years |
| First-period duty | USD 120/tonne |
| Effective date | July 19, 2026 |
| Exceptional application | Tariff quota for certain developing countries |
It is important for importing companies to review their product classifications, cost calculations, origin information, and shipment schedules in accordance with the new regulations.
🎯 General Assessment
The regulations dated July 11, 2026 are not limited solely to changes in customs duty rates.
The new regulations also constitute a comprehensive update directly affecting:
▪️ HS code classifications,
▪️ Product-specific import costs,
▪️ Order and shipment planning,
▪️ Supply chain processes,
▪️ Declaration and operational systems
in a direct and comprehensive manner.
It is particularly important for companies operating in the plastics, chemicals, machinery, automotive, packaging, and food sectors to reassess their ongoing orders, goods in transit, and import plans for the upcoming period in accordance with the new regulatory provisions.
Reviewing HS codes, origin, end-use provisions, and effective dates together with the applicable tax rates will help prevent potential additional costs and operational risks.
As Gürdal Customs Consultancy, we recommend that companies assess not only the applicable tax rates but also HS codes, origin, end-use provisions, transition periods, and effective dates together.
Ensuring timely compliance with the regulations is critically important for preventing potential additional costs and operational risks.
Accurately assessing the impact of the current regulations on your company is essential for preventing additional costs, delays, and potential regulatory risks.
You may contact us at any time for information regarding your import transactions, HS code classifications, tax rates, origin practices, end-use conditions, or the transition process.
As Gürdal Customs Consultancy, our expert team is by your side to help you manage your processes safely, accurately, and in compliance with the current regulations.
You may call us at any time for detailed information and to evaluate your process together.
Official Documents and References
You can access the official documents relating to the regulations through the links below:
- İthalat Rejimi Kararında Değişiklik Yapılmasına İlişkin Karar (Karar Sayısı: 11506)
- İstatistik Pozisyonlarına Bölünmüş Türk Gümrük Tarife Cetvelinde Değişiklik Yapılmasına İlişkin Karar (Karar Sayısı: 11507)
- İthalatta İlave Gümrük Vergisi Uygulanmasına İlişkin Kararda Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Karar (Karar Sayısı: 11508)
- PET Resin İthalatında Korunma Önlemi Uygulanmasına İlişkin Karar (Karar Sayısı: 11509)
