WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
27 May 1998
(98-2188)
Committee on Import Licensing Original:  English
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1
Notification under Article 7.3 of the Ag reement on Import Licensing Procedures 2
TURKEY
The following notification, dated 8 May 1998, has been received from the Permanent Mission
of Turkey.
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A. IMPORT:  97/3
Outline of system
1. The approval of the Turkish Atomic Energy Authority is required before actual imports of the
goods listed below.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Product coverage:
HS Codes Description
2612.10.10.00.00 Uranium ores and pitchblende and concentrates, with a thorium content of more
than 5% weight (Euratom)
2612.20.10.00.00 Monazite;  urano-thorianite and other thorium content of more than 20% by
weight (Euratom)
2844 Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes including the fissile or
fertile chemical elements and isotopes) and their compounds, mixtures andresidues containing these products
2845 Isotopes other than those of heading No. 2844;  compounds, inorganic or organic,
of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined
                                                     
1See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.
2In Sections A-K of the previous notification (G/LIC/N/3/TUR/1), Communiqué numbers of headings
have been replaced with new numbers;  reply 5 has been  updated.  In reply 2 of Sections H and I, product
coverage has been revised.  Section L has been replaced with new text.G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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HS Codes Description
7806.00.10.00.00 Containers, with an anti-radiation lead covering, for the transport or storage of
radioactive materials (Euratom)
8401 Nuclear reactors;  fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors;
machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation
8606.91.10.00.00 Specially designed for the transport of highly radioactive materials (Euratom)
8609.00.10.00.00 Containers with an anti-radiation lead covering, for the transport of radioactive
materials (Euratom)
8704.21.10.00.00 Specially designed for the transport of highly radioactive materials (Euratom)
8704.22.10.00.00
8704.23.10.00.00
8704.31.10.00.00
8704.32.10.00.00
8709.11.10.00.00 Specially designed for the transport of highly radioactive materials (Euratom)
8709.19.10.00.00
8716.39.10.00.00 Specially designed for the transport of highly radioactive materials (Euratom)
9022 Apparatus based on the use of X-rays or of alpha, beta or gamma radiations,
whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, includingradiography or radiotherapy
Apparatus, X-ray tubes and other X-ray generators, high tension generators,control panels and desks, screens, examination or treatment tables, chairs and thelike
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The approval of the Atomic Energy Authority  required in the importation is intended to
restrict neither the quantity nor the value of imports of the goods.  The purpose is to assure patients'
security against the probable harmful effects of radioactivity that is emitted from the goods subject to
the Communiqué.
5. The procedure is explained in the Communiqué (Import:  97/3) published in the Official
Gazette of 28 December 1996, No. 22863 . The Government can abolish the system without legislative
approval.
Procedures
6. No restriction.
7.(a)-(d) None.
8. None.
                                                     
3Available for consultation in the Secretariat (Market Access Division) (Turkish only).G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and persons are eligible to apply for the licence.
Documentational and other requirements for application
10-11. One copy of the suitability document which comprises the approval of the Authority is
annexed to the Customs Entrance Manifest.
12-13. None.Conditions of licensing
14. Application should be made before the registration of the Customs Entrance Manifest.15-17. None.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
B. IMPORT:  97/5
Outline of system
1. The Approval Document to be prepared by the Ministry of Transportation or any Institution
delegated by the Ministry on this subject is required before actual imports of the goods listed below.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Product coverage:
HS Codes Description
8471 Only telex computer inter unit apparatus, subscription terminal apparatus
of data central and line branching unit
8517 Electrical apparatus for line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with
cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current linesystems or for digital line systems;  videophones (except 8517.90)
8520.20.00.00.00 Telephone answering machines
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The approval of the Ministry is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.  The
purpose is to import the goods in conformity with the national telecommunication network.G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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5. The procedure is explained in the Communiqué (Import:  97/5) published in the Official
Gazette of 28 December 1996, No. 22861.  The Government can abolish the system without
legislative approval.
Procedures
6. No restriction.7.(a)-(d)  None.8. None.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and persons are eligible to apply for the licence.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-11. One copy of the document which comprises th e approval of the Authority is annexed to the
Customs Entrance Manifest.
12-13. None.Conditions of licensing
14. Application should be made before the registration of the Customs Entrance Manifest.15-17. None.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
C. IMPORT:  97/6
Outline of system
1. In the importation of the goods listed below, a certificate issued by the Ministry of Industry
and Commerce is required to the effect that after-sale services such as maintenance and repair are
warranted on a regional basis and that those maintenance service technicians and spare parts stocksare sufficient.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Product coverage:
HS Codes Description
7321 Only gas fuel ovens without tube and natural gas ovens
8403.10 Only combiG/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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HS Codes Description
8414.51.90.10.11.12)
8414.59.30.10.11.12)8414.59.50.10.11.12)
8414.59.90.10.11.12)Of the household type
8414.60.00.10.00 Of the household type
8414.80.90.10.00 Only household type paddle-box  with filter and aspirator
8415 Air-conditioning machines, comprising a motor-driven fan and
elements for changing the temperature and humidity, includingthose machines in which the humidity cannot be separatelyregulated:  (except 8415.90)
8418.21             )8418.22.00.00.008418.29             )Only household type electric refrigerators
8419.11.00.00.00 Instantaneous gas water heaters
8421.12 Clothes-dryers
8422.11.00.00.00 Of the household type
8429 Self-propelled bulldozers, angle doz ers, graders, levellers, scrapers,
mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines
and road rollers
8433.51.00.00.00 Combine harvester threshers
8450.11)8450.12.00.00.00)8450.19)Only household type washing machines
8452.10 Sewing machines of the household type
8458 Lathers (including turning centres) for removing metal
8459 Machine-tools (including waytyp e unit head machines) for drilling,
boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other thanlathes (including turning centres) of heading No. 8458
8460 Machine tools for deburring, shar pening, grinding, honing, lapping,
polishing or otherwise finishing metal or cements by means ofgrinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gearcutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading
No. 8461
8470.50.00.00.00 Cash registers
8471 Automatic data processing machines  and units thereof, magnetic or
optical readers, machines for tran scribing data onto data media in
coded form and machines for pro cessing such data, not elsewhere
specified or included (except 8471.80;  8471.90.00.00.00)
8502 Electric generating sets and rotary convertersG/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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HS Codes Description
8504.40.99.00.11 Continuous power sources
8509.10 Vacuum cleaners
8509.30.00.00.00 Kitchen waste disposers
8509.40 Food grinders and mixers;  fruit or vegetable juice extractors
8517.21.00.00.00 Facsimile machines
8517.80.90.90.11 Telex machines
8517.80.90.90.12 Data modem apparatus*
8517.80.90.90.22 Data terminals in ter unit apparatus*
8521 Video recording reproducing apparatus, whether or not
incorporating a video turner
8525.20.91.00.11 Portable (cellular) radio- telephony transmission apparatus
incorporating reception apparatus
8525.20.91.00.12 Mobile car transmission radio- telephony apparatus incorporating
reception apparatus
8525.20.99.00.29 Only transmission facsimile incorporating reception apparatus and
cordless transmission telephone ap paratus incorporating reception
apparatus
8527 Reception apparatus for radio-te lephony, radio-telegraphy radio-
broadcasting, whether or not comb ined in the same housing, with
sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock (except8527.90)
8528 Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating
radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or
reproducing apparatus;  video monitors and video projectors
8540.11 Colour
8701 Tractors (other than tractors of heading No. 8709)
8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons, including the
driver
8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the
transport of persons (other than those of heading No. 8702)
including station wagons and racing cars
8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
8706.00 Chassis fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading
Nos. 8701 to 8705
8711 Motor-cycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary
motor, with or without side-cars;  side-carsG/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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HS Codes Description
9009.11.00.00.00)
9009.12.00.00.00)9009.21.00.00.00)9009.22.10.00.00)9009.22.90.00.00)Photocopying apparatus incorporating an optical system or of the
contact type
3. The system applies to the goods imported from all countries.
4. The certificate to be given by the Ministry required in the importation is intended to
restrict neither the quantity nor the value of im ports of the goods.  The purpose is to protect
the consumers that use the imported goods subject to the Communiqué.
5. The procedure is explained in the Co mmuniqué (Import:  97/6) published in the
Official Gazette of 28 December 1996, No. 22861.  The Government can abolish the system
without legislative approval.
Procedures
6. No restriction.7.(a)-(d)  None.8. None.Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and persons are eligible to apply for the licence.Documentational and other require ments for application for licence
10-11. One copy of the approval certificate will be annexed to the Customs Entrance
Manifest.
12-13. None.Conditions of licensing
14. Application should be made to the Minist ry before the registration of the Customs
Entrance Manifest.
15-17. None.Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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D. IMPORT:  97/8
Outline of system
1. In the importation of the vehicles indicate d below, a pro forma invoice to be certified
by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce will be required by the Customs Authorities
(technical visa).
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Product coverage:
HS Codes Description
8701.20 Road tractors for semi-trailers
8701.90 Other (without 8701.90.00.11.19)
8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons, including the driver
8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of
persons (other than those of heading No. 8702) including station wagons and
racing cars
8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
8705 Special purpose motor vehicles, other th an those principally designed for the
transport of persons or goods (for exam ple, breakdown lorries, crane lorries,
fire-fighting vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, sprayinglorries, mobile workshops, m obile radiological units)
8716 Trailers and semi-trailers;  other vehicl es, not mechanically propelled;  parts
thereof
3. The system applies to the goods imported from all countries.
4. The positive opinion of the Authority required in the importation is intended to
restrict neither the quantity nor the value of imports of the goods.  The purpose is to assure
the importation of vehicles which are suitable for highways.
5. The procedure is explained in the Co mmuniqué (Import:  97/8) published in the
Official Gazette of 28 December 1996.  The Government can abolish the system without
legislative approval.
Procedures
6. No restriction.7.(a)-(d)  None.8. None.G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and persons are eligible to apply for the licence.
Documentational and other require ments for application for licence
10-11. The pro forma invoice endorsed by the Authority will be annexed to the Customs
Entrance Manifest.
12-13. None.Conditions of licensing
14. Application should be made to the Minist ry before the registration of the Customs
Entrance Manifest.
15-17. None.Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
E. IMPORT:  97/10
Outline of system
1. The approval of the General Directorate of Radio Communication is required for the
importation of the goods listed below.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Product coverage:
HS Codes Description
8525.10 Transmission apparatus
8525.20 Transmission apparatus inco rporating reception apparatus
8526 Radar apparatus;  radio navigati onal aid apparatus and radio remote
control apparatus:  (without 8526.92.90.10.00;  8526.92.90.90.11;8526.92.90.90.00.12)
8527.90 Other apparatus
8529.10.31.00.11  For reception via satellite
8529.10.31.00.12
8543.89.90.00.12 High frequency or interm ediate frequency escalators
3. The system applies to goods  imported from all countries.G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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4. The approval of the General Directorate required in the importation is intended to
restrict neither the quantity nor the value of imports of the goods.  The purpose is to assure
the frequency regulations in the framewo rk of the national communication system.
5. The procedure is explained in the Co mmuniqué (Import:  97/10) published in the
Official Gazette of 28 December 1996, No. 22861.  The Government can abolish the system
without legislative approval.
Procedures
6. No restriction.7.(a)-(d)  None.8. None.Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and persons are eligible to apply for the licence.Documentational and other require ments for application for licence
10-11. One copy of the document which comprise s the approval of the General Directorate
will be annexed to the Customs Entrance Manifest.
12-13. None.Conditions of licensing
14. Application should be made before the regi stration of the Customs Entrance Manifest.
15-17. None.Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
F. IMPORT:  97/11
Outline of system
1. In the importation of the items which have Harmonized Codes 4802.52.20.90.11 and
4802.52.80.90.11:
Banknotes and the like, papers of securitie s excluding of a kind used for printing
shares, bonds and other devices of capital markets and of a kind used for printing
chequebooks, the approval of the Cent ral Bank of Turkey is required.
The papers used for printing chequebooks are imported by only the banks.G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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In the importation of the papers used for printing shares, bonds and other devices of the
capital markets and the devices of capital market s that printed abroad whose Harmonized Code is
4907.00, the approval of the Board of Capital Markets is required.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Product coverage:  see above.3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.4. Assuring the continuation of administrative orde r related with precious documents e.g. shares,
bonds.
5. The procedure is explained in the Communiqué (Import:  97/11) published in the Official
Gazette of 28 December 1996, No. 22861.  The Government can abolish the system without
legislative approval.
Procedures
6. No restriction.
7.(a)-(d)  None.
8. None.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and persons are eligible to apply for the licence.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-11. One copy of the document which comprises the approval of the Institutions (Central Bank of
Turkey and the Board of Capital Markets) will be annexed to the Customs Entrance Manifest.
12-13. None.
Conditions of licensing
14. Application should be made before the registration of the Customs Entrance Manifest.
15-17. None.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
G. IMPORT:  97/12
Outline of system
1. The approval of the General Directorate of Security in the Ministry of the Interior is required
for the importation of the goods listed below.G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Product coverage:
HS Codes Description
3102.30.90.00.00 Only technical ammonium nitrate
3601.00 Propellent powders
3602.00 Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders
3603.00 Safety fuses;  detonating fuses;  percussion or detonating cops;  igniters;
electric detonators
3604 Fireworks, signalling flare, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic
articles
8211.10.00.00.19 Other
8211.92.00.00.00 Other knives having fixed blades
8211.93.00.00.00 Knives having other than fixed blades
9005 Binocular, monoculors, other optical telescopes and mountings therefor;
other astronomical instruments and mountings therefor, but not including
instruments for radio-astronomy
9013 Liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more
specifically in other headings;  lasers, other than laser diodes;  other
optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in
this chapter
9303
9305
9306Only sporting, hunting or target-shooting grooveless shotguns, their bullet
and munitions with parts
(a) Sporting, hunting or target-shooting grooveless shotguns
(b) Sporting, hunting or target-shooting grooveless shotguns'
munition and parts
(c) Bullets (full)
(d) Empty cartridge, lead shot, fuse, backing
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The approval of the General Directorate required in the importation is intended to restrict
neither the quantity nor the value of imports of the goods.  The purpose is national security and public
safety.
5. The procedure is explained in the Communiqué (Import:  97/12) published in the Official
Gazette of 28 December 1996, No. 22861.  The Government can abolish the system withoutlegislative approval.
Procedures
6. No restriction.7.(a)-(d)  None.G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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8. None.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and persons are eligible to apply for the licence.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-11. One copy of the document which comprises th e approval of the General Directorate will be
annexed to the Customs Entrance Manifest.
12-13. None.
Conditions of licensing
14. Application should be made before the registration of the Customs Entrance Manifest.15-17. None.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
H. IMPORT:  97/13
Outline of system
1. The approval of the General Directorate of Petroleum Works in the Ministry of Energy and
Natural Resources is required for the importation of the goods listed below.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Product coverage:
HS Codes Description
2707.10 Benzol
2707.20 Toluol
2707.50.91.00.00 Solvent naphtha
2710.00.11.00.00 For undergoing a specific process
2710.00.21.00.00 White spirit
2710.00.25.00.00 Other
2710.00.39.00.11 Other solvents
2710.00.39.00.19 Other
2710.00.41.00.00 For undergoing a specific process
2710.00.45.00.00 For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those
specified in respect of subheading 2710.00.41.00G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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HS Codes Description
2710.00.59.00.00 Other
2710.00.61.00.00 For undergoing a specific process
2710.00.65.00.00 For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than
those specified in respect of subheading 2710.00.61.00
2710.00.66.00.12 Marine diesel
2710.00.66.00.19 Other
2710.00.67.00.12 Marine diesel
2710.00.67.00.19 Other
2710.00.68.00.12 Marine diesel
2710.00.68.00.19 Other
2710.00.71.00.00 For undergoing a specific process
2710.00.72.00.00 For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than
those specified in respect of subheading 2710.00.71.00
2710.00.98.00.13 Cooling oils
2710.00.98.00.19 Other
2711.12 Propane
2711.13 Butanes
2901.10.90.00.11 Helzan
2901.10.90.00.12 Heptan
2901.10.90.00.19 Only pentan
2902.20 Benzene
2902.30 Toluene
2902.41.00.00.00 o-xylene
2902.42.00.00.00 m-xylene
2902.44 Mixed xylene isomers
2909.19.00.00.19 Only methyl tercier buthil ether
3811.90.00.10.12 Prepared additions for light mineral oils
3814.00 Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or
included;  prepared paint or varnish removers
3824.90.40.00.00 Inorganic composite solvents and thinners for varnishes and similar
products
3. The system applies to goods  imported from all countries.G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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4. The approval of the General Directorate required in the importation is intended to restrict
neither the quantity nor the value of imports of the goods.
5. The procedure is explained in the Communiqué (Import:  97/13) published in the Official
Gazette of 28 December 1996, No. 22861.  The Government can abolish the system without
legislative approval.
Procedures
6. No restriction.
7.(a)-(d)  None.
8. None.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and persons are eligible to apply for the licence.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-11. One copy of the document which comprises th e approval of the General Directorate will be
annexed to the Customs Entrance Manifest.
12-13. None.
Conditions of licensing
14. Application should be made before the registration of the Customs Entrance Manifest.15-17. None.Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
I. IMPORT:  97/14
Outline of system
1. The approval of the Institute of Workers' Health and Security in the Ministry of Works and
Social Security is required for the importation of asbestos (HS:2524.00).
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Product coverage:
HS Codes Description
2524.00 AsbestosG/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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2707.10 Benzole
2707.20 Toluole
2902.20 Benzene
2902.30 Toluene
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The approval of the Ministry required for the importation is intended to restrict neither the
quantity nor the value of imports of the goods. The purpose is to protect workers' health from the
harmful effects of asbestos.
5. The procedure is explained in the Communiqué (Import:  97/14) published in the Official
Gazette of 28 December 1996, No. 22861.  The Government can abolish the system without
legislative approval.
Procedures
6. No restriction.
7.(a)-(d)  None.
8. None.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and persons are eligible to apply for the licence.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-11. One copy of the document which comprises th e approval of the Ministry will be annexed to
the Customs Entrance Manifest.
12-13. None.
Conditions of licensing
14. Application should be made before the registration of the Customs Entrance Manifest.
15-17. None.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
J. IMPORT:  97/17
Outline of system
1. The approval of the General Directorate of Civil Aircraft in the Ministry of Transportation is
required for the importation of goods listed below.G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Product coverage:
HS Codes
3917.21.91.00.00 3917.22.91.00.00 3917.23.91.00.00 3917.29.91.00.00 3917.31.10.00.00
3917.33.10.00.00 3917.39.91.00.00 3917.40.10.00.00 3926.90.10.00.00 4008.29.10.00.00
4011.30.10.00.00 4012.10.10.00.00 4013.90.90.00.13 4016.10.10.10.00 4016.10.10.20.004016.10.10.90.00 4016.93.10.10.00 4016.93.10.20.00 4016.93.10.90.00 4016.99.10.00.00
4017.00.91.00.00 4504.90.10.00.00 4823.90.10.00.00 6812.90.10.00.00 6813.10.10.10.00
6813.10.10.90.00 6813.90.10.00.00 7007.21.10.00.00 7304.31.10.00.00 7304.39.20.00.007304.41.10.00.00 7304.49.30.00.00 7304.51.30.00.00 7304.59.50.00.00 7304.90.10.00.00
7306.30.10.00.00 7306.40.10.00.00 7306.50.10.00.00 7306.60.10.00.00 7312.10.10.00.00
7312.90.10.00.00 7322.90.10.00.00 7324.10.10.00.00 7324.90.10.00.00 7326.20.10.00.007413.00.10.00.00 7608.10.10.00.11 7608.10.10.00.12 7608.20.10.00.11 7608.20.10.00.12
8108.90.10.00.00 8302.10.10.00.00 8302.20.10.00.00 8302.42.10.00.00 8302.49.10.00.00
8302.60.10.00.00 8307.10.10.00.00 8307.90.10.00.00 8407.10.10.00.11 8407.10.10.00.128408.90.10.00.00 8409.10.10.00.00 8411.11.10.00.00 8411.12.11.00.00 8411.12.13.00.00
8411.12.19.00.00 8411.21.10.00.00 8411.22.11.00.00 8411.22.19.00.00 8411.81.10.00.00
8411.82.10.00.00 8411.91.10.00.00 8411.99.10.00.00 8412.10.10.00.00 8412.21.10.00.008412.29.10.00.00 8412.31.10.00.00 8412.39.10.00.00 8412.80.91.00.00 8412.90.10.00.00
8413.19.10.00.00 8413.20.10.00.00 8413.30.10.00.00 8413.50.10.00.00 8413.60.10.00.00
8413.70.10.00.00 8413.81.10.00.00 8413.91.10.00.00 8414.10.10.00.00 8414.20.10.00.008414.30.10.00.00 8414.51.10.00.00 8414.59.10.00.00 8414.80.10.00.00 8414.90.10.00.00
8415.81.10.00.00 8415.82.10.00.00 8415.83.10.00.00 8415.90.10.00.00 8418.10.10.00.00
8418.30.10.00.00 8418.40.10.00.00 8418.61.10.00.00 8418.69.10.00.00 8419.50.10.00.008419.81.10.00.00 8419.90.10.00.00 8421.19.10.00.00 8421.21.10,00.00 8421.23.10.00.00
8421.29.10.00.00 8421.31.10.00.00 8421.39.10.00.00 8424.10.10.00.00 8425.11.10.00.00
8425.19.10.00.00 8425.31.10.00.00 8425.39.10.00.00 8425.42.10.00.00 8425.49.10.00.008426.99.10.00.00 8428.10.10.00.00 8428.20.10.00.00 8428.33.10.00.00 8428.39.10.00.00
8428.90.10.00.00 8471.10.10.00.11 8471.10.10.00.12 8471.41.10.00.00 8471.49.10.00.00
8471.50.10.00.00 8471.60.10.00.00 8471.70.10.00.00 8479.89.10.00.11 8479.89.10.00.198479.90.10.00.00 8483.10.10.00.00 8483.30.10.00.00 8483.40.10.00.00 8483.50.10.00.00
8483.60.10.00.00 8483.90.10.00.00 8484.10.10.00.00 8484.90.10.00.00 8501.20.10.10.00
8501.20.10.20.00 8501.31.10.00.11 8501.31.10.00.12 8501.32.10.11.00 8501.32.10.12.008501.32.10.20.00 8501.33.10.10.00 8501.33.10.21.00 8501.33.10.22.00 8501.33.10.23.00
8501.34.10.00.11 8501.34.10.00.12 8501.34.10.00.13 8501.40.10.10.00 8501.40.10.20.00
8501.51.10.00.00 8501.52.10.10.00 8501.52.10.20.00 8501.53.10.00.00 8501.61.10.00.008501.62.10.10.00 8501.62.10.20.00 8501.62.10.30.11 8501.62.10.30.12 8501.63.10.00.00
8502.11.10.00.00 8502.12.10.10.00 8502.12.10.20.00 8502.12.10.30.00 8502.13.10.00.00
8502.20.10.00.00 8502.39.10.10.00 8502.39.10.20.00 8502.39.10.30.00 8502.40.10.00.008504.10.10.00.00 8504.31.10.00.00 8504.32.10.00.00 8504.33.10 00.00 8504.40.10.00.00
8504.50.10.00.00 8507.10.10.00.00 8507.20.10.00.00 8507.30.10.00.00 8507.40.10.00.00
8507.80.10.00.00 8507.90.10.00.00 8511.10.10.00.00 8511.20.10.00.00 8511.30.10.00.008511.40.10.00.00 8511.50.10.00.00 8511.80.10.00.00 8516.80.10.00.00 8518.10.10.00.00
8518.21.10.00.00 8518.22.10.00.00 8518.29.10.00.00 8518.30.10.00.00 8518.40.10.00.00
8518.50.10.00.00 8520.90.10.00.00 8521.10.10.00.00 8522.90.10.00.00 8525.10.10.00.11
8525.10.10.00.12 8525.20.10.00.00 8526.10.10.00.11 8526.10.10.00.12 8526.10.10.00.19
8526.91.11.00.00 8526.91.19.00.11 8526.91.19.00.19 8526.92.10.00.00 8527.90.10.00.008529.10.10.00.00 8529.90.10.00.00 8531.10.10.00.00 8531.20.10.00.00 8531.80.10.00.00
8539.10.10.00.00 8543.89.10.00.00 8543.90.10.00.00 8544.30.10.00.00 8803.10.10.00.11
8803.10.10.00.12 8803.10.10.00.13 8803.20.10.00.11 8803.20.10.00.12 8803.30.10.00.118803.30.10.00.12 8803.30.10.00.13 8803.30.10.00.19 8803.90.91.00.00 8805.20.10.00.11
8805.20.10.00.15 9001.90.10.10.00 9001.90.10.90.00 9002.90.10.10.00 9002.90.10.90.00
9014.10.10.00.00 9014.20.13.10.00 9014.20.13.90.00 9014.20.18.10.00 9014.20.18.90.009014.90.10.10.00 9014.90.10.90.00 9020.00.10.00.00 9025.11.10.00.00 9025.19.10.10.00
9025.19.10.90.00 9025.80.15.10.00 9025.80.15.90.00 9025.90.10.10.00 9025.90.10.90.00
9026.10.10.00.00 9026.20.10.00.00 9026.80.10.00.00 9026.90.10.00.00 9029.10.10.00.009029.20.10.10.11 9029.20.10.10.12 9029.20.10.90.11 9029.20.10.90.12 9029.90.10.00.00
9030.10.10.00.00 9030.20.10.00.00 9030.31.10.00.00 9030.39.10.00.00 9030.40.10.00.00
9030.83.10.00.00 9030.89.10.00.00 9030.90.10.00.00 9031.80.10.10.00 9031.80.10.90.009031.90.10.10.00 9031.90.10.90.00 9032.10.10.00.00 9032.20.10.00.00 9032.81.10.00.00
9032.89.10.00.00 9032.90.10.10.00 9032.90.10.90.00 9104.00.10.00.11 9104.00.10.00.19
9109.19.10.00.00 9109.90.10.00.00 9401.10.10.00.00 9403.20.10.10.00 9403.20.10.90.009403.70.10.00.00 9405.10.10.10.00 9405.10.10.20.00 9405.60.10.10.00 9405.60.10.20.00
9405.92.10.00.00 9405.99.10.10.00 9405.99.10.90.00G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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3. The system applies to goods  imported from all countries.
4. The approval of the General Directorate required for the importation is not intended to
restrict either the quantity or the value of im ports of the goods.  The purpose is to prevent
employment of import goods for other than their purposes concerning civil aircrafts.
5. The procedure is explained in the Co mmuniqué (Import:  97/17) published in the
Official Gazette of 28 December 1996, No 22861.  The Government can abolish the system
without legislative approval.
Procedures
6. No restriction.7.(a)-(d)  None.8. None.Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and persons are eligible to apply for the licence.
Documentational and other require ments for application for licence
10-11.  Applications will be made  to the concerned Ministry by formal request comprising
the harmonized codes and characteristics of the goods to be imported.  Two copies of the
pro forma invoice and its translation together  with the technical catalogue for the goods
should be annexed to the formal request.
12-13. None.Conditions of licensing
14. Application should be made before the regi stration of the Customs Entrance Manifest.
15-17. None.Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
K. IMPORT:  97/18
Outline of system
1. The approval of the General Commanders hip of Cartography in the Ministry of
Defence is required for the importation of all kinds of printed maps and hydrography maps,
including atlases, topography plans and spheres in the 49.05 Harmonized Code.G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Product coverage:
HS Codes Description
49.05 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all
kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographicalplans and globes, printed
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The approval of the General Directorate required for the importation is intended to restrict
neither the quantity nor the value of imports of the goods.
5. The procedure is explained in the Communiqué (Import:  97/18) published in the
Official Gazette of 28 December 1996, No. 22861.  The Government can abolish the system without
legislative approval.
Procedures
6. No restriction.7.(a)-(d)  None.
8. None.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and persons are eligible to apply for the licence.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-11.  One copy of the document which comprises the approval of the Ministry will be annexed to
the Customs Entrance Manifest.
12-13. None.
Conditions of licensing
14. Application should be made before the registration of the Customs Entrance Manifest.15-17. None.
Other procedural requirements
18-19.  None.G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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L. IMPORT:  97/22
Outline of system
1. Permission of the Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade is required for imports of goods listed
below.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. Product coverage:
List I
HS Codes Description
2921.19.80.00.17 HN 1 (bis (2-chloroethyl) ethylamine)
2921.19.80.00.18 HN 2 (bis (2-chloroethyl) methylamine)
2921.19.80.00.21 HN 3 (tris (2-) amine)
2930.90.70.90.17 Mustard gas (bis (2-chloroethyl) sulphid)
2930.90.70.90.18 Sesquimustard (1, 2-bis (2-chloroethyl) ethane)
2930.90.70.90.21 O-Mustard (bis (2-chlorethyltioethyl) ethere)
2930.90.70.90.22 2-chlorethyl chloromethyl sulphur
2930.90.70.90.24 Bis (2-chlorethyltio) methane
2930.90.70.90.25 1, 3-bis (2-chlorethyltio)-n-propane
2930.90.70.90.26 1, 4-bis (2-chlorethyltio)-n-butane
2930.90.70.90.45 1, 5-bis (2-chlorethyltio)-n-pentane
2930.90.70.90.46 Bis (2-chlorethyltiomethyl) ethere
2930.90.70.90.47 [S-2-(dialkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl) amino)
ethyl] hydrogen alkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl)phoshono-thioates and their o-alkyl ( ≤ C10, inc. cycloalkyl)
esters;  their alkylated or protonated salts
2931.00.20.00.00 Methylphosphonoyl difluoride (methylphosphoicdifluoride)
2931.00.80.90.14 Sarine (O-isapropyl me thyl phosphorusfloridate)
2931.00.80.90.15 Soman (O-pinaconil methyl phosphorusfloridate)
2931.00.80.90.19 Other
2931.00.80.90.21 Tabun (O-etil N, N-dimeth yl phosphorusamidosianat)
2931.00.80.90.29 Other
2931.00.80.90.31 Levizit 1 (2-chlorovinyldichlorarsin)
2931.00.80.90.32 Levizit 2 (bis (2-chlorovinyl) chlorarsin)
2931.00.80.90.33 Levizit 3 (bis (2-chlorovinyl) arsin)G/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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HS Codes Description
2931.00.80.90.34 Alkil phosponyldifluorides
2931.00.80.90.35 [O-2-(dialkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl) amino)
ethyl] hydrogen alkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl)phosphonites and their o-alkyl ( ≤ C10, inc. cycloalkyl) esterls;
their alkylated or protonated salts
2931.00.80.90.36 Chlorosarin
2931.00.80.90.37 Chlorosoman
2931.00.80.90.38 O-Ethyl S-2-dispropil a mino ehtylmethyl phosphonotiolat
2931.00.80.90.44 O-Alchil S-2-dialchilamino ehylalcil phosphonotiolat
2931.00.80.90.45 Ethyl O-2-disopropil amino ethyl alcil phosphonite
3002.90.90.00.11 Saksitoksin
3002.90.90.00.12  Ricin
List II
2812.10.90.00.21 Arsenic trichloride
2903.30.10.00.13 1, 1, 3, 3, 3,-pentafluoro-2-(t rifluoromethyl) prop-1-ene
2905.19.90.00.15 3, 3-Dimethylbutan-2-ol (pinacolyl acid)
2918.19.80.00.11 2, 2-Diphenyl-2-hi droxyacetic acit
2921.19.80.00.16 N,N - Disopropilaminoethyl - 2 - chlorides
2921.19.80.00.22 N,N Dialkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl) 2-
chloroethyl-amines and corresponding protonated salts
2922.19.00.00.16 N,N-disopropilaminoethan-2-ol
2922.19.00.00.17 N,N-disubstituted aminoethan-2-ol
2922.19.00.00.29 Other
2929.90.00.00.15 N,N-Dialkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl)
phosphoramidic dihalides
2929.90.00.00.16 Dialkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl) N,N-dialkyl
(methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl) phosphoramidates
2930.90.70.90.27 Bis (2-hidroxyethyl) sulfide (thiodiglycol)
2930.90.70.90.32 N-N-Dialkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl)
aminoethane-2-thiols and corresponding protonated salts
2930.90.70.90.48 o,o-Diethyl S-[2-(diethyl ami no) ethyl] phosphorothiolate and
corresponding alkylated or protonated salts
2931.00.10.00.00 Dimethyl methylphosphonate
2931.00.30.00.00 Methylphosphonyl dichlorideG/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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2931.00.80.90.51 Chemicals, containing a phosphorous atom to which is bonded one methyl,
ethyl or propyl group (but not further carbon atoms)
2933.39.95.00.17 Quinuclidinyl benzilate
2933.39.95.00.18 Quinuclidin-3-ol
List III
HS Codes Description
2811.19.90.90.11 Hydrogen cyanide
2812.10.15.00.00 Phosphorous trichloride
2812.10.19.00.11 Phosphorous oxychloride
2812.10.19.00.12 Phosphorous pentachloride
2812.10.90.00.11 Sulfur monochloride
2812.10.90.00.12 Sulfur dichloride
2812.10.90.00.13 Thionyl chloride
2812.10.90.00.22 Phosgene (Carbonyl dichloride)
2851.00.90.90.11 Cyanogen chloride
2904.90.80.00.14 Trichloronitromethane (chloropicrin)
2920.90.20.00.00 Dimethyl phosphite
2920.90.30.00.00 Trimethyl phosphite
2920.90.80.90.11 Triethyl phosphite
2920.90.80.90.12 Diethyl phosphite
2922.13.00.00.11 Triethanolamine
2922.19.00.00.18 Ethyldiethanolamine
2922.19.00.00.21 Methyldiethanolamine
3. For the goods listed in List I, permission for importation is given for the countries that have
ratified the "Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and use of
Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction".  For the goods cited in Lists II and III, permission by
the Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade is required for all countries.
4. Permission of the Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade is not intended to restrict the quantity or
the value of imports of the goods.  The purpose is  to comply with the C onvention on the Prohibition
of Chemical Weapons.
5. The procedure is explained in the Communique (Import:  97/22) published in the Official
Gazette of 6 May 1997, No. 22981.  The Government can abolish the system without legislative
approval.
ProceduresG/LIC/N/3/TUR/2
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6. No restriction.
7.(a)-(d)  None.
8. None.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and persons are eligible to apply for the licence.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-11. One copy of the document which comprises th e approval of the Authority shall be annexed to
the Customs Entrance Manifest.
12-13. None.
Conditions of licensing
14. Application should be made before the registration of the Customs Entrance Manifest.15-17. None.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
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