G/LIC/N/3/TUR/17  
 
5 January 2021  
(21-0081) Page: 1/21 
Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
 REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRES ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 7.3 OF THE AGREEMENT ON  
IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES (2020)  
TURKEY 
 
The following communication , date d 17 December 2020 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Turkey . 
 
Table of contents  
 
1 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND DEVICES USING THEM  ................................ ..........  1 
2 HIGH INTENSITY SWEETENERS  ................................ ................................ ..............  4 
3 MAPS AND PRODUCTS INCLUDING MAP INFORMATION  ................................ .........  6 
4 VEHICLES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  8 
5 CIVIL AIRCRAFT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 10 
6 CERTAIN EXPLOSIVES, FIREARMS, KNIVES AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS  .................  11 
7 CERTAIN SUBSTANCES AFFECTING LABOUR'S HEALTH AND SECURITY  ................  14 
8 PAPERS OF A KIND USED FOR PRINTING BANKNOTES AND SECURITIES  .............  16 
9 FERTILIZERS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  17 
10 ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA  ................................ ...........  20 
 
 
1 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND DEVICES USING THEM  
Outline of system  
1. The approval of the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) is required for the goods listed below:  
    
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Product coverage:  
  
HS Code  Description  
2612.10.10.00.00  Uranium ores and pitchblende and concentrates, with a uranium content of more than 
5 % weight  
2612.20.10.00.00  Monazite; urano -thorianite and other thorium content of more than 20 % by weight   
28.44  Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or 
fertile chemical elements and isotopes) and their compounds, mixtures and residues 
containing these products   
2845.10.00.00.00  Heavy water (deuterium oxide)  G/LIC/N/3/TUR/17  
 
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  HS Code  Description  
2845.90.10.00.11  Deuterium and compounds thereof  
2845.90.10.00.19  Other   
2845.90.90.00.11  Tritium compounds  
7806.00.10.00.00  Containers, with an anti -radiation lead covering, for the transport or storage of 
radioactive materials  
84.01  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  
8609.00.10.00.00  Containers with an anti -radiation lead covering, for the transport of radioactive 
materials  
8704.21.10.00.00  Specially designed for the transport of highly radioactive materials  
8704.22.10.00.00  Specially designed for the transport of highly radioactive materials  
8704.23.10.00.00  Specially designed for the transport of highly radioactive materials  
8704.31.10.00.00  Specially designed for the transport of highly radioactive materials  
8704.32.10.00.00  Specially designed for the transport of highly radioactive materials  
8709.11.10.00.00  Specially designed for the transport of highly radioactive materials  
8709.19.10.00.00  Specially designed for the transport of highly radioactive materials  
8716.39.10.00.00  Specially designed for the transport of highly radioactive materials  
9022.21.00.00.00  For medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses  
9022.29.00.00.00  For other uses  
  
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.  
  
4. The approval of the Nuclear Regulation Authority is not intended to restrict the quantity or the 
value of importation of the goods.  The purpose is to assure patients' security against the probable 
harmful effects of radioactivity that is emitted from t he goods subject to the Communiqué.  
  
5. The procedure is covered in the Communiqué ( Import Communiqué: 2020/3 ) published in the 
Official Gazette of 31 December 2019 , No. 30995 bis. Related Communique is available at the 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2019/12/20191231M3 -4.htm  website link.  It is possible for 
the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.  
    
Procedures  
6. I-XI: Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) Application for approval should be made to NRA at least 15 days in advance of importation. 
The approval shall be issued within 1 to 5 days, depending on the characteristic of the 
radioactive substance and the completeness and suitability of the applic ation. Shipment of 
radioactive substances cannot be initiated without obtaining approval from the Authority. 
Therefore, approval for import permission must be obtained from the Authority by the 
importers in the country before being sent by the shippers abr oad for the purpose of importing 
radioactive materials coming from abroad. However, approval for import permission may also 
be obtained for radioactive materials that accidentally arrive at the port without permission 
from the NRA.   
  
(b) The approval shall b e issued within 1 to 5 days, depending on the characteristic of the 
radioactive substance and completeness of the application.  
  
(c) There is no limitation on the time when application for approval should be made.  
  
(d) The assessment of the import approval of r adioactive materials is carried out by the NRA. In 
addition to the NRA, application for import permission shall be also made to the Ministry of 
Trade electronically via Single Window System.  
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  8.  Application  for approval shall be rejected in case informa tion or documents requested by NRA 
are incomplete or domestic use or possession of radiation sources do not comply with the provisions 
of the legislation in force.  
  
The NRA shall notify reasons of refusal to the applicant in an official letter and it sha ll also notify 
electronically via the Single Window System.  
  
The applicant may submit an objection to the NRA with an official letter, together with the reasons 
of objection. NRA may review the objections and reasons within the framework of the provisions of 
the legislation in force and re -evaluate the application f or the import permission.  
  
No appeal procedures are specified in provisions of the legislation in force. However, all actions and 
procedures of the administration is subject to judicial remedy in the constitution.  
  
Eligibility of importers to apply for  licence  
9.(a)  Under restrictive licensing systems:  
  
Only for substances that are classified under the Harmonized System Codes of 28.44, 
9022.21.00.00.00, 9022.29.00.00.00, organizations that have obtained import -export  
transportation license from NRA or those that have obtained a use -possession license from 
NRA may apply for an import permission.  
 
Organizations that obtained import -export -transportation license from NRA can apply for an 
import permission to NRA for radiation sources. NRA issues import -export -transportation 
licenses to real or legal persons when requested documents are complete and conditions are 
fulfilled and applications are made in accordance with the provisions of the legislation in force. 
There is no registration fee. Companies aut horized to obtain import -export -transportation 
license from NRA for radiation sources are announced on the website.  
  
(b)  Under non -restrictive systems:  
  
All importers are eligible to apply for an import permission to import substances defined in 
the product list, other than those listed under item a.  
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. Applications for an import permission shall be made by filling out the application form via 
egovernment. Necessary documents for t he products mentioned in reply 9 (a) are described as 
follows:  
  
- Application form that can be obtained from https://ndk.org.tr/tr/  web site link.   
- Signed or stamped invoice or proforma invoice which declares the serial number and HS codes 
of radioactive source.     
- Production certificate of radioactive source issued by the manufacturer of the closed 
radioactive source.   
- For highly active radioactive  sources.  
- Transportation Permit Application Form for high activity radioactive sources.  
- Transport Plan for High -Activity Radioactive Sources.  
- A certificate of device containing closed radioactive source. Technical catalog of device 
containing closed rad ioactive source.  
- A consensus certificate of the manufacturer / distributor company.  
- A copy of a contract between the user organization and the importer related to the supplying 
of closed radioactive sources.  
- Organization's commitment to send obsolete ra dioactive resource abroad or to the waste 
facility.  
- A receipt showing that the permission fee is deposited to NRA account.  
- Open Radioactive Source List Format for open radioactive sources and CD where the forms 
are saved in XLS format.  
- Necessary documen ts for the products mentioned in reply 9 (b).  
- Original signed, stamped invoice / proforma invoice.  G/LIC/N/3/TUR/17  
 
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  - Document / catalog showing the technical specifications of the materials to be imported.  
- Official request letter of the end user (signed official request letter containing the name, 
amount, project name, project purpose, name and title of the person responsible for the 
project).  
  
11. One copy of the document, which comprises the approval of the Nuclear Regulation Authority, 
shall be annexed to the Customs  Declaration form.  
  
12. The import permission fee for radiation sources is 466 TL . The fee for the import permission of 
nuclear substances and materials and strategic substances is 4 78 TL. The license fee is 2.776 TL 
and these fees may change from one year to another  
  
13. Import permission fee is deposited to the NRA corporate account at the application stage. If the 
applicant formally requests to NRA to cancel the application before the authorization process is 
completed, the application fee is refunded  to the applicant by the NRA.  
  
Conditions of licensing  
14. For the products mentioned in reply 9 (a); the validity period of the import permission granted 
by NRA is 3 months. Re -application for an expired import permission can be made.  
  
For the products mentioned in reply 9 (b); the validity period of the im port permission issued by 
NRA is for the periods specified by the applicant in the application. Re -application for an expired 
import permission can be made.  
  
15. There is no penalty for non -use or partial use of a permission issued by the NRA. However, i t is 
mandatory to notify the NRA in case the import permission for the items mentioned in 9 (a) are not 
used or some of them are used. Sanction may be applied within the framework of the provisions of 
the legislation in force for those who do not make the necessary notifications.  
  
16. Permission issued by NRA shall not be transferred according to provisions of legislation in force.  
  
17. There are no other conditions for an import permission other than those previously mentioned.  
  
Other procedural requ irements  
18. For the above mentioned in reply 9 (a);  
  
If the applicant is not the user of the materials covered by the permit; the applicant must have an 
import -export -transport license from the NRA. If the import permit applicant is the user of the 
materials covered by the permit; the applicant must have obtained a use -possession license from 
the NRA, or the application for a use -possession license must be approved by the NRA.  
  
19. Not applicable.  
  
2 HIGH INTENSITY SWEETENERS  
Outline of system  
1. Th e approval by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is required for the 
imports of goods listed below.  
  
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Product coverage:    
  
HS Code   Description   
2924.29.70.00.32  Aspartam (Aspartil fenilalanin metil ester)  
2924.29.70.00.34  Neotam  
2924.29.70.00.36  Advantam  G/LIC/N/3/TUR/17  
 
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  HS Code   Description   
2925.11.00.10.00  Saccharin  
2925.11.00.20.11  Sodium Saccharin  
2925.11.00.20.19  Salt of Saccharin other than sodium saccharin  
2929.90.00.00.13  Sodium cyclamate  
2929.90.00.00.14  Calcium cyclamate  
2929.90.00.00.17  Cyclamic acid  
2932.14.00.00.00  Sucralose  
2934.99.90.90.14  Acesulfame -K(6-methyl -1,2,3-oxatiasin -4(3H)one -2,2-dioxide potassium salt)  
2934.99.90.90.21  Aspartame Acesulfame Salt  
2938.90.90.90.14  Neohesperidin dihidrokalkon (NHDC)  
2938.90.90.90.15  Steviol glycosides  
3504.00.90.00.11  Thaumatine  
3824.99.93.00.13  Mixture of high -intensity sweeteners matter  
  
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.  
  
4. The approval of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is not intended to 
restrict the quantity or value of importation of goods. The purpose is to monitor the impact of High 
Intensity Sweeteners (HIS) importation on the Turkish sug ar market, for statistical purpose.  
  
5. The procedure is in the Communiqué ( Import Communiqué: 2020/4 ) published in the Official 
Gazette of 31 December 2019 , No. 30995  bis. The Communiqué is available at the 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2019/12/20191231M3 -5.htm  website link.  It is possible for 
the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.  
  
Procedures  
6. I-XI. Not applicable.  
  
7.(a)  Applicat ions for approval shall be made to Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry at least 10 days 
in advance of importation.  
  
(b) Applications for license are issued within 10 (ten) working days, if requested application 
documents are complete.  
  
(c)  There is no limitation. Applications for approval can be made any time during the year.  
  
(d) The assessment of applications is carried out by a single administrative organ.  
  
8. Application for approval may be rejected in case information or documents r equested by 
administrative authority are incomplete. The reason for the rejection shall be notified to the applicant 
via the electronic system.   
  
The applicant may submit an objection to the Ministry with an official letter, together with the 
reasons of objection. The Ministry may review the objections and reasons within the framework of 
the provisions of the legislation in force and re -evaluate the application.  
  
No appeal procedures are specified in provisions of the legislation in force. However, all actions and 
procedures of the administration is subject to judicial remedy in the constitution.  
   
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. All importers are eligible to apply for licence.  
  
Documentational and other requirements for application  for licence  
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  - Commercial invoice or proforma invoice certified by the Consulate of Republic of Turkey.   
- Drug prospectus and custom exemption letter for pharma ceutical applications. In addition, 
the information on the application form shall be completed.  
  
11.  One copy of the document, which comprises the approval of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of 
Agriculture and Forestry, shall be annexed to the Customs D eclaration form.  
  
12.-13.  No.  
  
Conditions of licensing  
14. The validity of licence is 6 (six) months and this period can not be extended.  
  
15-17. No.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18. There are no quantitative restrictions or other conditions attached to the issue of a licence.  
  
19. Not applicable.  
  
3 MAPS AND PRODUCTS INCLUDING MAP INFORMATION  
Outline of system  
1.  For the importation of all kinds of printed maps and hydrographical  maps, including atlases, 
topography plans and globes that are classified under the Harmonized System Code 49.05:   
  
- The approval of the Commandership of Maritime Forces for importation of sea maps.  
- The approval of the Ministry of National Defense, the General Commandership of Cartography, 
for importation of other items included in the Communiqué.  
 is required for the registration of the Customs Declaration form.  
    
Purposes and coverage of licensi ng  
2. Product coverage:    
  
 HS Code  Description  
49.051   Maps and hydrographical or similar charts of all kinds, including 
atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed  
85.231   Only for including every kind (disc, tape, floopy disc, CD, DVD etc.) 
and size digital map and map information (atlases, wall maps, 
electronic navigational maps, topographical plans and globes) 
recorded on magnetic or optical media  
1 For the cadastral maps, there is no requirement of certificate of conformity. Certificate of  conformity is 
required for all other kinds of goods including map information (books, magazine,  jigsaw puzzle, beach ball, 
panel, tray, t -shirt etc.)  
  
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.  
  
4. Neither of the approvals of the said Commanderships is intended to restrict the quantity or the 
value of importation of the goods.  The purpose is to provide correct and accurate information to th e 
public.  
 
5. The procedure is mentioned in the Import Communiqué: ( Import Communiqué 2020/5 ) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2019 , No. 30995 bis. The Communiqué is 
available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2019/12/20191231M3 -6.htm  website link.  
It is possible for the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.  
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  Procedures  
6. I-XI: Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) Before the importation process is carried out, the originals or copies of the maps and products 
including map information that are being imported shall be sent to Authorities mentioned 
above to be inspected. Importation of map and products including map in formation can be 
carried out after the approval of the import license.  
 (b) Following the submission of products to the Authorities with an application, the inspection 
and approval process starts. The duration of the inspection may change depending on 
workload.  
  
(c)  There is no limitation. Applications for approval can be made any time during the year.  
  
(d) For the importation of all kinds of printed maps and hydrographical maps, including atlases, 
topography plans and globes are required to obtain ap proval of the General Commandership  
of Cartography is required while the approval of Commandership of Maritime Forces is 
required for importation of sea maps.  
  
8. Approval may not be given if maps and products including map information to be imported ar e 
found to be faulty as a result of the examination in order to prevent the production and usage of 
maps that are not suitable regarding the borders and geographical names of the countries. The 
reason for rejection shall be notified to the applicant via an  official letter.  
 
The applicant may submit an objection to the above -mentioned  Authorities with an official letter, 
together with the reasons of objection. The Authorities may review the objections and reasons within 
the framework of the provisions of th e legislation in force and re -evaluate the application.  
  
No appeal procedures are specified in provisions of the legislation in force. However, all actions and 
procedures of the administration is subject to judicial remedy in the constitution.  
  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. All importers are eligible to apply for licence.  
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. Three originals or copies of each product to be examined together with the applica tion letter 
should be sent with three CDs or DVDs for numerical data.  
  
11. One copy of the document which comprises the approval of the Ministry should be annexed to 
Customs Declaration.  
  
12. The fee for the map inspection and examination service for t he product requested for approval 
is 72,50 TL per hour and this fee varies depending on the intensity of the data and inspection period.  
  
13. No.  
  
Conditions of licensing  
14. Import approval shall be obtained for each product to be imported. The valid ity of a license can 
not be extended.  
  
15. There is no penalty for non -use or partial use of a license.  
  
16. Licenses are not transferable among importers.  
  
17. There are no other conditions for an import license other than those mentioned above.  
  
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  Other procedural requirements  
18. No.  
  
19. Not applicable.  
  
4 VEHICLES  
Outline of system  
1. For the imports of vehicles indicated below, the requirement by the Customs Authorities of a pro 
forma invoice certified by the Ministry of Industry and Technology or other organizations authorized 
by the Ministry (Technical visa) was removed.  However, th e approval of the Ministry of Industry 
and Technology or Turkish Standard Institution (TSI) authorized by the Ministry continues to be 
required for the importation of the vehicles below.  
  
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Product coverage:  
  
HS Cod es  Description  
8701.20  Road tractors for semi -trailers  
8701.91.10    
  
  
Agricultural tractors and forestry tractors, wheeled  8701.92.10   
8701.93.10   
8701.94.10   
8701.95.10   
87.02  Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver  
87.03  Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons 
(other than those of heading 87.02) including station wagons and racing cars   
87.04  Motor vehicles for the transport of goods  
  
  
87.05  Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the 
transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, 
firefighting vehicles, concrete -mixer lorries , road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, 
mobile workshops, mobile radiological units)   
87.11  Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor (with or 
without side -cars) side -cars  
87.16  Trailers and semi -trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof 
(other than 8716.20.00.00.00; 8716.80,90)  
  
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.  
  
4. Certification of the Ministry is not intended to restrict the quantity or the value of importation of 
the goods.  The purpose is to assure the importation of vehicles which are suitable for highways.  
   
5. The procedure is mentioned in the Import Communiqué: ( Import Communiqué 2020/7 ) 
published in the Official G azette of 31 December 2019 , No. 30995 bis. The Communiqué is 
available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2019/12/20191231M3 -8.htm  website link.  
It is possible for the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.  
  
Procedures  
6. I-XI: Not applicable.  
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  7.(a)  Since the products are subject to physical examination, it is not possible to give license without 
application and examination process. Since the products are subject to inspection, there is no 
advantage for the importer to apply before the products arrive  at the site.  
  
(b) Since the products are subject to physical examination, it is not possible to give license without 
application and examination process.   
  
(c) There is no time limit. Applications for approval can be made any time during the year.  
  
(d) The assessment of applications is conducted by a single administrative organ.  
  
8. Applications for the approval are not rejected for reasons other than failure to meet ordinary 
criteria. The reason for the rejected application shall be notified to th e applicant through official 
communication channels.  
   
The applicant may submit an objection to the TSI with an official letter, together with the reasons 
of objection. The TSI may review the objections and reasons within the framework of the provisions 
of the legislation in force and re -evaluate the application.  
  
No appeal procedures are specified in provisions of the legislation in force. However, all actions and 
procedures of the administration is subject to judicial remedy according to constitution.   
  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. All importers are eligible to apply for licence.  
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10.-11.  Detailed information about the application procedure can be found at the official website of 
TSI: ( https://statik.tse.org.tr/upload/en/file/contentionation/9110/13072018150342 -2).  
  
It is required to submit the below -mentioned documents to TSI by an application for import of 
vehicles with EC Type Approval Certificate;   
  
a) For serial imports, EC Type Approval Certificate which is valid in EU Countries, copy of the 
certificate of confor mity.  
b) In case a maximum of 75 imports of one type are imported within one calendar year, copy 
of  certificate of conformity which is valid in EU Countries and exhaust emission level 
declaration certificate.  
  
12. The fee schedule, including the import ve hicle inspection fees at customs, is published at this 
website https://www.tse.org.tr/IcerikDetay?ID=477&ParentID=7902 .  
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement.  
  
Conditions of licensing  
14. There is no period of validity of licenses issued by TSI. They are issued once.  
  
15. There is no penalty applied by TSI for non -use or partial use of a license.  
  
16. Licenses issued by TSI cannot be transferred among importers according to provisions o f 
legislation in force.  
  
17. No.  
  
Other procedural requirements  
18. No.  
  
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  5 CIVIL AIRCRAFT  
Outline of system  
1. The approval of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure , General Directorate of Civil Aviation 
(GDCA) is required for the importation of goods below.  
    
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Product coverage:    
  
HS Code  
  Description  
8801.00.10.00.00  Balloons and dirigibles; gliders and hang gliders  
8801.00.90.00.00  Other  
8802.11.00.00.00  Of an unladen weight not exceeding 2 000 kg  
8802.12.00.00.00  Of an unladen weight exceeding 2 000 kg  
8802.20.00.10.00  Imported aircrafts specially designed for agricultural insecticide  
8802.20.00.20.00  For carrying persons  
8802.20.00.90.00  Other  
8802.30.00.10.00  Imported aircrafts specially designed for agricultural insecticide  
8802.30.00.20.00  For carrying persons  
8802.30.00.90.00  Other   
8802.40.00.10.00  For carrying persons   
8802.40.00.90.00  Other   
  
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.  
  
4. The approval of the General Directorate is not intended to restrict the quantity or the value of 
importation of the goods.  The purpose is to prevent the usage of imported goods in areas other 
than civil aviation.  
  
5. The procedure is mentioned in the Import Communiqué: ( Import Communiqué 2020/8 ) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2019 , No. 30995 bis.  It is possible for the 
Government to abolish the system without legislative ap proval. The Communiqué is available at the 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2019/12/20191231M3 -9.htm  website link.  
  
Procedures  
6. I-XI: Not applicable.  
  
7.(a)  Applications for approval shall be made to the General Directorate of Civil Aviation 7 days in 
advance of importation.  
  
(b) Approval period may be shortened depending on workload, when all the requirements are 
fulfilled.  
  
(c)  There is no limitation. A pplications for approval can be made any time during the year.  
  
(d) Application for approval is only made to General Directorate of Civil Aviation.  
  
8. Applications may be rejected if license application requirements are not fulfilled by applicants. 
The reasons for rejection shall be notified to the applicant via an official letter.    
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  The applicant may submit an objection to the GDCA with an official letter, together with the reasons 
of objection. The GDCA may review the objections and reasons within  the framework of the 
provisions of the legislation in force and re -evaluate the application.  
  
No appeal procedures are specified in provisions of the legislation in force. However, all actions and 
procedures of the administration is subject to judicial remedy according to constitution.  
  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. All importers are eligible to apply for license.  
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. Application form that can be obtained from http://web.shgm.gov.tr/en  web site, shall be filled 
during application.  
  
11. One copy of the document, which comprises the approval of the General Directorate of Civi l 
Aviation, shall be annexed to the Customs Declaration form.  
  
12. Yes. The relevant fees are included in the Charges Tariff of the General Directorate of Civil 
Aviation. See http://web.shgm.gov.tr/en/s/4007 -service -tariff for more detailed information.  
  
13. One of the application requirements is that the service fee receipt is attached . Except that no 
other payment is required.  
  
Conditions of licensing  
14. There is no validity period.   
  
15. There is no penalty for non -use or partial use of an authorization issued by the General 
Directorate of Civil Aviation.  
  
16. Licenses issued by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation cannot be transferred among 
importers.  
  
17. No.  
  
Other procedural requirements  
18. No.  
  
19. Not applicable.  
  
6 CERTAIN EXPLOSIVES, FIREARMS, KNIVES AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS  
Outline of system  
1. The approval  of the Ministry of Interior, the General Directorate of Security is required for the 
importation of the goods listed below.  
  
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Product coverage:  
  
HS Code  Description  
3102.30.90.00.00  Technical ammonium nitrate containing 34.5% or more nitrogen only (except pure 
ammonium nitrate for narcotic gas production only)  
3601.00  Propellant powders  
3602.00  Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders  G/LIC/N/3/TUR/17  
 
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  HS Code  Description  
3603.00   Safety fuses; detonating fuses; percussion or detonating cops; igniters; electric 
detonators  
36.04  Fireworks, signaling flare, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles  
3912.20.11.00.19  Other  
3912.20.19.00.19  Other   
8211.10.00.00.19  Other  
8211.92.00.00.19  Other knives having fixed blade s(other than craft knife and using in industry)  
8211.93.00.00.90  Others (including pruning knives)  
8211.94.00.00.00  Blades (only for 8211.10.00.00.19, 8211.92.00.00.19, or 8211.93.00.00.90 HS 
Codes)  
9005.10.00.00.00  Binoculars  
9005.80.00.10.00  Monoculars  
9013.10  Telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts 
of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this Chapter or Section XVI  
9013.20.00.00.10  For fitting to arms  
93.03  Other firearms and similar devices which operate by the firing of an explosive charge 
(for example, sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle -loading firearms, Very pistols 
and devices, designed to project only signal flares, pistols and revolvers for firing 
blank ammunition, captive -bold humane killers, line -throwing guns)  
9304.00.00.00.00  Other arms (for example, spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons) (excluding 
those of Heading 9307)   
9305.10.00.00.00   For pistols and revolvers (only clips)  
9305.20.00.10.00  Those of unhardened vulcanise rubber  
9305.20.00.90.00  Other  
9305.99.00.10.00  Those of unhardened vulcanise rubber  
9305.99.00.90.19  Other  
9306.21  Cartridges for smooth -barrelled shotguns  
9306.29  Other  
9306.30.90  Cartridges and parts thereof  
9306.90.90.00.00  Other  
93.07  Swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and similar arms and parts thereof and 
scabbards and sheaths thereof  
 
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.  
  
4. The approval of the General Directorate of Security is not intended to restrict the quantity or the 
value of importation of the goods.  The purpose is to protect national security and public sa fety.  
 
5. The procedure is mentioned in the Import Communiqué: ( Import Communiqué 2020/11 ) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2019 , No. 30995 bis. The Communiqué is 
available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2019/12/20191231M3 -12.htm  website link. 
It is possible for the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.  
  
Procedure s  
6. I-XI: Not applicable.  
  
7.(a)  It is not specifically defined regarding how far in advance of importation application for a 
license must be made in legislation in force. Licenses can be obtained for goods arriving at 
the port without an import licen se. There are no restrictive elements about this situation in 
the legislation.  G/LIC/N/3/TUR/17  
 
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  (b) No. If requested application documents are complete , applications for a license are granted 
within 2 (two) working days.  
  
(c) There is no limitation. Applications for approval can be made any time during the year.  
  
(d) The assessment of applications is conducted by a single administrative organ.  
  
8. According to our legislation, importers who have production, sales and usage license documents 
from the Governorates, may import goods which are classified under 3102.90.00.00, 3601.00, 
3602.00, 3603.00, 36.04, 3912.20.11.00.19, 3912.20.19.00.19, 9306.21, 9306.29,  9306.30.90, 
9306.90.90.00.00 HS codes. Those who do not have at lea st one of these documents or those whose 
documents are missing shall be rejected. Also, security and public order shall be taken into 
consideration by administrative authority while issuing an import license for other items which listed 
above in the produc t coverage. The application shall be rejected when the use of imported goods 
within the country are not considered appropriate in terms of security and public order. The reason 
for rejection shall be notified to the applicant in writing.   
  
No appeal proc edures are specified in provisions of the legislation in force. However, all actions and 
procedures of the administration is subject to judicial remedy in the constitution.  
  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. Importers who have production,  sales and usage permit certificate from the Governorates, may 
import goods which are classified under HS codes of 3102.90.00.00, 3601.00, 3602.00, 3603.00, 
36.04, 3912.20.11.00.19, 3912.20.19.00.19, 9306.21, 9306.29, 9306.30.90, 93 06.90.90.00.00 . 
Importer s who have manufacturer or dealership certificate may import other items which are listed 
in the second chapter (product coverage) excluding items indicated above.   
  
There is a system where companies/importers are registered in the aforementioned Authori ty's 
database.  Companies/Importers with production, sales and usage permit certificates from the 
relevant Governorates and importers who have manufacturer or dealership certificate can be 
considered eligible. There is no transaction fee. There is no publis hed list of authorized importers.  
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. Required documents in the application are as follows:  
  
- Petition.  
- Import declaration.  
- Importer's Commitment issued by Notary. -  Proforma invoic e.  
- Production, Sales or Usage Permit Certificate issued by relevant Governorates for importation 
of goods classified under 3102.90.00.00, 3601.00, 3602.00, 3603.00,  36.04, 
3912.20.11.00.19, 3912.20.19.00.19, 93 06.21, 9306.29,  93 06.30.90, 93 06.90.90.00.00  HS 
codes.   
- Manufacture permit certificate or dealership certificate for importation of other items listed in 
the product coverage excluding items indicated above.   
- Catalog or product image;  
- Bullet sale certificate for importation of gun magazine.  
- Certificate of or igin and its translation;  
- Dangerous Goods Compulsory Liability Insurance Policy;  
  
11.  One copy of the document which comprises the approval of the General Directorate of Security 
shall be annexed to Customs Declaration.  
  
12.-13.  No.  
  
Conditions of  licensing  
14. The duration of the import license is valid for the year in which it is issued and in case the 
importation does not take place, this period can be extended for another one year upon the 
application of the requesting person, company/institut ion.  G/LIC/N/3/TUR/17  
 
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  15. There is no penalty for non -use or partial use of a license granted by the General Directorate of 
Security.   
  
16. Licenses granted by the General Directorate of Security cannot be transferred between 
importers.  
  
17. No.  
  
Other procedural re quirements  
18. For the importation of goods classified under HS codes 3102.90.00.00, 3601.00, 3602.00, 
3603.00,  36.04, 3912.20.11.00.19, 3912.20.19.00.19, 9306.21, 9306.29,  93 06.30.90, 
9306.90.90.00.00 obtaining a production, sales or use permit certificate from the relevant 
Governorates is required.  
  
For the importation of other items which listed in the product coverage excluding items indicated 
above, it is required to have manufacturer or dealership certificate.  
  
19. Not applicable.  
  
7 CERTAIN SUBSTANCES AFFECTING LABOUR'S HEALTH AND SECURITY  
Outline of system  
1. The approval of the Ministry of Labour, Social Services and Family, Institute of Workers' Health 
and Labour Security is required for the importation of goods covered by the Communiqué.  
  
Costless invoiced Samples (10 kg or less by weigh t) are excluded.  
  
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Product coverage:  
    
HS Code  Description  
2707.10.00.00.00  Benzole (benzene)  
2707.20.00.00.00  Toluole (Toluene)  
2707.50.00.00.11  Solvent Naphtha  
2707.50.00.00.19  Other  
2707.99.11.00.00  Crude Light Oils of which 90% or more by volume distils at temperatures of up to 200C  
2707.99.19.00.00  Other  
2710.12.21.00.00  White spirit  
2901.10.00.90.11  Hexane  
2901.10.00.90.12  Heptanes  
2902.20.00.00.00  Benzene (Benzole)  
2902.30.00.00.00  Toluene (Toluole)  
2902.41.00.00.00  o-xylene  
2902.42.00.00.00  m-xylene  
2902.43.00.00.00  p-xylene  
2902.44.00.00.00  Mixed xylene isomers  
32.08  Only for being in organic solvents as in the form of a solution  
3506.10.00.90.11  Including solvent  
3506.91.90.90.13  Including solvent  
3506.99.00.90.11  Including solvent  
3814.00  Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included, prepared 
paint or varnish removers  
3824.99.96.90.68  Only for varnish and similar materials unorganic composite solvents and thinners   G/LIC/N/3/TUR/17  
 
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  HS Code  Description  
39.01 -39.13  Only in solution form in organic solvents (excluding in solid form)  
40.05  Only in solution form in organic solvents (excluding in solid form)  
  
  
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.  
  
4. The approval of the Ministry is not intended to restrict the quantity or the value of importation of 
the goods.  The purpose is to protect workers` health from the harmful effects of goods covered by 
the Communiqué.   
  
5. The procedure is mentioned in the  Import Communiqué: ( Import Communiqué 2020/13 ) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2019  No. 30995 bis. The Communiqué is 
available at the https://www.resmigazete .gov.tr/eskiler/2019/12/20191231M3 -14.htm  website link.  
It is possible for the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.  
  
Procedures  
6. I-XI: Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) There is no specific provision regarding how far in advance of im portation application for a 
license must be made in legislation in force.  
  
(b) Yes.  
  
(c) There is no limitation. Applications for approval can be made any time during the year.  
  
(d) The assessments of applications are conducted by a single administrative organ.  
  
8. Applications shall be rejected if license application requirements are not ful filled by applicants.  
The reasons for rejection shall be notified in writing. The applicant may submit an objection to the 
Ministry with an official letter, together with the reasons of objection. The Ministry may review the 
objections and reasons within the framework of the provisions of the legislation in force and 
reevaluate the application.  
  
No appeal procedures are specified in provisions of the legislation in force. However, all actions and 
procedures of the administration is subject to judicial re medy according to constitution.  
  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. All importers are eligible to apply for licence.  
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10.-11. One copy of the document which comprises th e approval of the Ministry shall be annexed to 
the Customs Declaration form.  
  
12.-13.  No.  
  
Conditions of licensing  
14. The import license is valid for the year in which it is issued. This period can not be extended.  
  
15.-17.  No.  
  
Other procedural requirements  
18. No.  
  
19. Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/TUR/17  
 
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  8 PAPERS OF A KIND USED FOR PRINTING BANKNOTES AND SECURITIES  
Outline of system  
1. The approval of the Ministry of Trade is required for the items which are classified under the HS 
Codes 4802.55.15.99.11, 4802.55.25.99.11, 4802.55.30.99.11, 4802.55.90.99.11 and 
4802.56.80.99.11 excluding for the importation of banknotes and the like, pap ers of securities 
excluding of a kind used for printing share certificates, bonds and other instruments of capital 
markets and of a kind used for printing cheque books and the papers used for printing cheque book.  
  
The approval of the Board of Capital Ma rkets (BCM) is required for the importation of the papers 
used for printing share certificates, bonds and other instruments of the capital markets and the 
instruments of capital markets printed abroad for the purpose of sale to the public. And for the 
papers not included in BCM Law, applications should be made to the Ministry of Trade.  
  
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Product coverage:  see reply 1 above.  
  
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.  
  
4. The system is intended to  ensure confidence for the persons in the capital markets.  
 
5. The procedure is mentioned in the Import Communiqué: ( Import Communiqué 2020/10 ) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2019 , No. 30995 bis.  The Communiqué is 
available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2019/12/20191231M3 -11.htm  website link. 
It is possible for the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.  
  
Procedures  
6. I-XI: Not applicable.  
  
7.(a)  It is not specifically defined regarding how far in advance of importation application for a 
license must be made in legislation in force.  
  
(b) Yes.  
  
(c) There is no limitation. Applications for approval c an be made any time during the year.  
  
(d) The assessment of applications are conducted by Ministry of Trade and Board of Capital 
Markets (BCM).  
  
8. If the companies prefer to import more paper for printing share certificates than they need, the 
request s shall be rejected. This refusal shall be notified to the Company and a change in the amount 
of paper to be imported shall be requested. The mentioned Autorities may review the objections and 
reasons within the framework of the provisions of the legislati on in force and re -evaluate the 
application.  
  
No appeal procedures are specified in provisions of the legislation in force. However, all actions and 
procedures of the administration is subject to judicial remedy according to constitution.  
  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. Papers used for printing banknotes and the like, papers of securities and of a kind used for printing 
government debt securities including papers used in the printing of securities issued by the 
Privati zation Administr ation are imported  only by The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey .   
Papers used for printing cheque books are imported only by banks.   
  
Publicly held  companies covered by the BCM Law and whose shares are not subjected to trade on 
the exchange market  shall apply to the BCM for importation of the papers used for printing share G/LIC/N/3/TUR/17  
 
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  certificates, bonds and other instruments of the capital markets. There is no registration fee. There 
is no published list of authorized importers.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. Required documents for the importation of papers used for printing share certificates, bonds and 
other instruments of the capital markets in the application are as follows:  
  
- Petition .  
- Proforma invoice (with translation) that includes the characteristics of the paper to be 
imported. Company’s commitment that the paper to be imported will be used by the relevant 
company for its own needs and do not transfer license to another company w ithout the 
permission of the Board, Signature circular of Company’s representatives.  
- Decision of reasoned competent body that includes distribution of stock denomination.  
- Description of the amount of papers to be imported.  
  
11.  One copy of the documen t which comprises the approval of the Institutions is annexed to the 
Customs Declaration.  
  
12.-13.  No.  
  
Conditions of licensing  
14. There is no time limit in the validity of a licence.  
  
15. There is no penalty for non -use or partial use of a licens e issued by BCM.  
  
16. Imported paper may be transferred with the permission of BCM.  
  
17. No.  
  
Other procedural requirements  
18. No.  
  
19. Not applicable.  
  
9 FERTILIZERS  
Outline of system  
1. The approval of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is required for importation of goods 
included in the Communiqué.  
    
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Product coverage:  
  
- For all countries  
  
HS Code  Description  
2834.21  Potassium nitrate exclusively used for fertilizer  
3002.90.50.90.00  Exclusively used for micro -organism cultures for plant grow (microbial fertilizers)  
3101.00  Animal or vegetable fertilizers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; 
fertilizers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable 
products  G/LIC/N/3/TUR/17  
 
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  HS Code  Description  
3102.30  Ammonium nitrate, whether or not in the form of aqueous solution) (except for 
ammonium nitrate), containing only ammonium nitrate with pure ammonium nitrate 
for narcotics gas only and with 34.5% or more nitrogen (nitrogen) subject to the 
authorization of t he Ministry of Interior (General Directorate of Security) in terms of 
general safety and public order  
3102.40  Mixtures of ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic 
nonfertilising substances  
3102.50  Sodium nitrate  
  
- For all countries except EU member states  
  
HS Code  Description  
2832.30.00.20.00  Amonium Tiosulphate only used as fertilizers  
2832.30.00.90.00  Potassium Tiosulphate only used as fertilizers  
2834.29.80.11.00  Containing not more than 16 % by weight of calcium nitrate exclusively used for 
fertilizers  
2834.29.80.12.00  Clacium fffIn tablets, lozenges and similar prepared forms or in packings of a gross 
weight not exceeding 10 kg exclusively used for fertilizer  
2834.29.80.19.00  Other calcium nitrate exclusively used for fertilizer  
2834.29.80.20.11  Magnesium nitrate  
3102.10  Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution  
3102.21.00.00.00  Ammonium sulphate  
3102.29  Other  
3102.60  Double salts and m ixtures of calc ium nitrate and ammon ium nitrate (excl. those in 
pellet or s imilar forms, or in package  
3102.80.00.00.00  Mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution  
3102.90  Other  
31.03  Mineral or chemical fertilisers, phosphatic  
31.04  Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic  
31.05  Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing two or three of the fertilising elements 
nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; other fertilisers goods of this chapter in tablets 
or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg  
3824.84.00.00.00  Containing aldrin (ISO), camphechlor (ISO) (toxaphene), chlordane (ISO), 
chlordecone (ISO), DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN), 1,1,1 -trichloro -2,2-bis(p- 
chlorophenyl)ethane), dieldrin (ISO, INN), endosulfan (ISO), endrin (ISO), 
heptachlor (IS O) or mirex (ISO) (Exclusively used for fertilizers)  
3824.85.00.00.00   Containing 1,2,3,4,5,6 -hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)), including lindane (ISO, 
INN) (Exclusively used for fertilizers)  
3824.86.00.00.00  Containing pentachlorobenzene (ISO) or hexachlorobenzene (ISO) (Exclusively used 
for fertilizers)  
3824.87.00.00.00  Containing perfluorooctane sulphonic acid, its salts, perfluorooctane sulphonamides, 
or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride (Exclusively used for fertilizers)  
3824.88.00.00.00  Containing tetra -, penta -, hexa -, hepta -or octabromodiphenyl ethers (Exclusivel y 
used for fertilizers)  
3824.99.92.00.39  Other (Exclusively used for fertilizers)  
3824.99.93.00.19  Other (Exclusively used for fertilizers)  
3824.99.96.90.68  Other (Exclusively used for fertilizers)  
  
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.  
  
4. The approval is not intended to restrict the quantity or the value of importation of the goods.  The 
purpose is to manage the resources used in agricultural production properly, which may cause  
damage to health or lifecycle of plant, animal or human when they are treated without control.   
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  5. The procedure is covered in the Import Communiqué: ( Import Communiqué 2020/16 ) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2019  No. 30995 bis. The Communiqué is 
available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2019/12/20191231M3 -17.htm  website link. 
It is possible for the Government to abolish the system wit hout legislative approval.  
  
Procedures  
6. I-XI: Not applicable.  
  
7. (a) There is no deadline about how far in advance of importation application for a license must be 
made.  
  
(b) License can be issued immediately if requested information and documents are complete.  
 
(c) There is no deadline for application. It can be mad e any time during the year.  
  
(d) The assessment of applications are conducted by a single administrative organ.  
  
8. Application for approval can be rejected in case information or documents requested by the 
Ministry are incomplete. The reason for the r ejection is notified to the applicant in writing.   
  
The Ministry may review the objections and reasons within the framework of the provisions of the 
legislation in force and re -evaluate the application.  
  
No appeal procedures are specified in provisions  of the legislation in force. However, all actions and 
procedures of the administration is subject to judicial remedy according to constitution.  
  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. All importers are eligible to apply for licence.  
  
Docume ntational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. Application form, original of the analysis report of the product in importation of agricultural 
purpose, original of the invoice / proforma invoice, original receipt.  
  
11. One copy of the document, which comprises of the approval of the Authority, shall be annexed 
to the Customs Declaration form.  
  
12. License fees range from 500 TL to 1.065 TL depending on the quantity of imported products.  
  
13. Fees are paid in advance. it can be refund in case of excessive deposit.  
   
Conditions of licensing  
14. The period of validity of a licence is six months fr om the date of issue within the calendar year. 
Validity of license can be extended up to end of the calendar year.  
  
15. There is no penalty for non -use or partial use of a license.  
  
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
  
17. No.  
  
Other procedural requirements  
18. No.  
  
19. Not applicable.  
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  10 ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA  
Outline of system  
1. By virtue of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 
(CITES), CITES document issued b y the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is required for the 
importation and exportation of the species listed in the Foreign Trade Communiqué 2011/1.  
    
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Product coverage:  Annexed to the Foreign Trade Communiqué 2011/1.   
  
3. The system applies to goods imported and exported from all countries.   
  
4. The system is intended to ensure the control of imports and exports for the sake of sustainability 
of the  endangered species.    
  
5. The procedure is in the Communiqué (Foreign Trade Communiqué 2011/1) published in the Official 
Gazette of 27 February 2011 No: 27859 bis. The Communiqué is available at the 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2011/02/20110227 -8.htm  link. Since the system has been 
designed to comply with the requirements of the provisions of the above -mentioned Convention, it 
is not possible for the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.    
  
Procedures  
6. I-XI: Not applicabl e.  
  
7. (a) Pre-import permission is granted before live animals which are listed in CITES Annex I arrive 
in the country in order to secure that the animals do not get stressed.  
 
(b) Within a maximum of 10 working days depending on the process of technic al evaluation.  
  
(c) No.  
  
(d) Different organs involved depending on the species in question to be imported. Management 
authorities are determined according to Regulation on CITES Implementations.  
  
8. Applications are not refused for reasons other tha n not meeting the relevant criteria.  
  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. All importers and exporters are eligible to apply for licence.  
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. One copy of the CITES document which comprises the approval of the Ministry of Agriculture 
and Forestry is attached to the Customs Entrance Manifest.  
  
11. No extra documents are requ ired upon actual importation. However, import control certificate is 
required for live animals.   
  
12.-13.  No.  
  
Conditions of licensing  
14. Validity of the document is 12 months.  
  
15. No.  
  
16. There is no provision regarding the transfer of licens es.  
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  17. Import control certificate is required for live animals.   
  
Other procedural requirements  
18. Written scientific proof guaranteeing that import of the species does not threaten the 
continuation of the endangered species. The rules of transport ation and accommodation are 
determined according to the CITES Convention procedure and IATA Rules.  
  
19. Not applicable.  
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