G/LIC/N/3/TUR/18  
 
22 September 2022  
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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 (202 1) 
TÜRKIYE  
The following communication , dated 16 September 2022, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Türkiye . 
 
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  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  9 
6   CERTAIN EX PLOSIVES, 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   MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC KITS  ................................ ................................ ...................  19 
11   WAR WEAPONS AND THEIR PARTS  ................................ ................................ .........  21 
12   ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA  ................................ ..............  23 
 
1  RADIOACTI VE 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 thereof, with a uranium content of 
more than 5% by weight  
2612.20.10.00.00   Monazite; urano -thorianite and other thorium ores and concentrates, with a thorium 
content of more than 20% by wei ght  
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/18  
 
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  HS Code  Description  
2845.90.10.00.11   Deuterated organic compounds  
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 people 's security against the probable 
harmful effects of radioactivity that is emitted from the goods subject to the Communiqu é.  
  
5. The procedure is covered in the Communiqué ( Import Communiqué: 2021/3 ) published in the 
Official Gazette of 31 December 2020 , No. 31351 bis. Related Communique is available at the 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2020/12/20201231M3 -8.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 one to five 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 be issued within one to five 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 asses sment of the import approval of radioactive 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.   
  
8. Application for approval s hall be rejected in case information 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 shall also notify 
electronically via the Single Window System.   
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  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 with in the framework of the provisions of 
the legislation in force and re -evaluate the application for the import permission.   
  
No appeal procedures are specified in provisions of the legislation in force. However, all actions and 
procedures of the administra tion 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, 
2845.90.90.00.11, 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 c onditions are 
fulfilled,  and applications are made in accordance with the provisions of the legislation in 
force. There is no registration fee. Companies authorized 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 ap plication for licence   
10. Applications for an import permission shall be made by filling out the application form via 
egovernment. Necessary documents for the products mentioned in reply 9 (a) are described as 
follows:   
  
- Application form that can be obta ined from https://ndk.org.tr/tr / web site link.   
- Signed or stamped invoice or proforma invoi ce 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 Fo rm for high activity radioactive sources.   
- Transport Plan for High -Activity Radioactive Sources.   
- A certificate of device containing closed radioactive source. Technical catalogue  of device 
containing closed radioactive 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 radioactive 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 documents for the products mentioned in reply 9 (b).  
- Original signed,  stamped invoice/proforma invoice.   
- Document/ catalogue  showing the technical specifications of the materials to be imported.   
- Official request letter of t he 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 Autho rity, 
shall be annexed to the Customs Declaration form.   
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  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 950 TL. The license fee is 3.148 TL.  
These fees are valid only for 2021 year and 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 three  months. Re -application for an expired import permission can be made.   
  
For the products mentioned in reply 9 (b) : the validity period of the import permission issued by 
NRA is for one year. 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, it is 
mandatory to n otify 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 notificat ions.  
  
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 requirements   
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. The approval by the Republic of Türkiye 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   
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   G/LIC/N/3/TUR/18  
 
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  HS Code   Description   
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 Türkiye 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 (HI S) importation on the Turkish sugar market, for statistical purpose.   
  
5. The procedure is in the Communiqué ( Import Communiqué: 2021/4 ) published in the Official 
Gazette of 31 December 2020 , No. 31351  bis. The Communiqué is available at the 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2020/12/20201231M3 -9.htm  website link. It is possible for 
the Government to abolish the system witho ut legislative approval.   
  
Procedures   
6. I-XI. Not applicable.   
  
7.(a)  Applications 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 requested 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 objec tion 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 proced ures 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. Requested documents from importers to submit for an application for license are as follows:   
 
- Commercial invoice or proforma invoice certified by the Consulate of Republic of Türkiye.   
- Drug prospectus and custom exemption letter for pharmaceutical 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 Türkiye Ministry of 
Agriculture and Forestry, shall be annexed to the Customs Declaration form.   
  
12. The license fee is 710 TL as of 2021. This fee may change from year to another.   
 
13. No.  
  
Conditions of licensing   
14. The  validity of licence is six months,  and this period cannot be extended.   G/LIC/N/3/TUR/18  
 
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  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 o f 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 o f the Customs Declaration form.   
  
Purposes and coverage of licensing   
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, floppy  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   
 
Notes:  
 
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 the 
public.   
  
5. The procedure is mentioned in the Import Communiqué: ( Import Communiqué 2021/5 ) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2020 , No. 31351 bis. The Communiqué is 
available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2020/12/20201231M3 -10.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)  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. Importatio n of map and products including map information can be 
carried out after the approval of the import licence . Likewise, for the products arriving at the 
port without approval, the licence approval must be obtained for the importation of the 
product.  
 
(b) Follow ing the submission of products to the Authorities with an application, the inspection and 
approval process starts. The duration of the inspection varies according to the density of the G/LIC/N/3/TUR/18  
 
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  data in the products. The approval process may take an average of 10 da ys after the request 
reaches the Authorities.  
  
(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 gl obes are required to obtain approval 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 are 
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 rejectio n 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 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 jud icial 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 application letter 
should be sent with three CDs or DVDs for numerical data.   
  
11. One copy of the document which comprises the approval of the aforementioned Authorities 
should be annexed to Customs Declaration.   
  
12. The fee for the map inspection and examination service for the product requested for approval 
is 80,00 TL per hour and this fee varies depending on the intensity of the data and inspection period.  
The hourly map inspection fee is re -determined by the  Authorities every year.  
  
13. No.  
  
Conditions of licensing   
14. Import approval shall be obtained for each product to be imported. The validity of a license 
cannot be extended.   
  
15. There is no penalty for non -use or partial use of a licence .  
  
16. Licenses are not transferable among importers.   
  
17. There are no other conditions for an import license other than those mentioned above.   
  
Other procedural requirements   
18. No.  
  
19. Not applicable.   
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  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, the 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 Codes   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) (other than go -kart cars) 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;8716.90)   
  
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 2021/7 ) 
publishe d in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2020 , No. 31351 bis. The Communiqué is 
available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2020/12/20201231M3 -12.htm  website link.  
It is possible for the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.   
 
Procedures   
6. I-XI: Not applicable.   
  
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 app roval are not rejected for reasons other than failure to meet ordinary 
criteria. The reason for the rejected application shall be notified to the applicant through official 
communication channels.   G/LIC/N/3/TUR/18  
 
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  The applicant may submit an objection to the TSI with an o fficial 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.   
  
Documenta tional and other requirements for application for licence   
10.-11. Applications  are made electronically and detailed information about the application 
procedure can be found at the official website of TSI: 
https://statik.tse.org.tr/upload/tr/dosya/icerikyonetimi/9110/13072018150342 -2.pdf. 
  
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 conformity.   
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 vehicle inspection fees at customs, is published at this 
website https://statik.tse.org.tr/upload/tr/dosya/icerikyonet imi/7902/02082022100900 -2.pdf.  
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement.   
  
Conditions of licensing   
14. There is no period of validity of licences  issued by TSI. They are issued once.   
  
15. There is no penalty applied by TSI for non -use or partial use of a licence .  
  
16. Licenses issued by TSI cannot be transferred among importers according to provisions of 
legislation in force.   
  
17. No.  
  
Other procedural requirements   
18. No.  
  
19. Not applicable.  
  
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:  
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  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 men tioned in the Import Communiqué: ( Import Communiqué 2021/8 ) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2020 , No. 31351 bis. It is possible for the 
Government to abolish the system without legislative approval. The Communiqué is available at the 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2020/12/20201231M3 -13.htm  website link.  
  
Procedures   
6. I-XI: Not applicable.   
  
7.(a) Applications for approval shall be made to the Gener al 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. Applications 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.   
  
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 for the importation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and  civil aircr aft, engine, 
propeller that can be obtained from 
https://web.shgm.gov.tr/documents/sivilhavacilik/files/formlar/ucus a_elverislilik_da_bsk/ilk_ucusa
_elverislilik/FR.227.docx , 
https://web.shgm.gov.tr/documents/sivilhavacilik/files/formlar/ucusa_elverislilik_da_bsk/ilk_ucusa
_elverislilik/FR.295.docx  web site link, shall be filled during application.  The documents required for 
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  11. One copy of the document, which comprises the approval of the General Directorate of C ivil 
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. More detailed fee information is given below:   
 
- UAV 0 30 TL, UAV1 150 TL and U AV3 200 TL.  
- Airline 3750 TL, Air Taxi 250 TL, General Aviation 120 TL, Very Light Aircraft (Commercial) 
60 TL, Very Light Aircraft (Sporty) 60 TL, Ready -made Kit for Amateur Production 60 TL, 
Balloon 120 TL . 
 
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. Licences  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, K NIVES 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 Cod e  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   
3603.00   Safety fuses; detonating fuses; percussion or detonating cops; igniters; electric 
detonators   
36.04   Fireworks, signalling  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 8211.10.00.00.1 9, 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   G/LIC/N/3/TUR/18  
 
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  HS Cod e  Description   
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 safety.   
  
5. The procedure is mentioned in the Import Communiqué: ( Import Communiqué 2021/11 ) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2020 , No. 31351 bis. The Communiqué is 
available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2020/12/20201231M3 -16.htm  website link. 
It is possible for the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.   
  
Procedures   
6. I-XI: Not a pplicable.   
  
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 license. There are no r estrictive elements about this situation in 
the legislation.   
 
(b) No. If requested application documents are complete, applications for a license are granted 
within 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 cl assified 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 least 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 product 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 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. 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, 9306.90.90.00.00. G/LIC/N/3/TUR/18  
 
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  Importers 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 Authority'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 transa ction fee. There is no published 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 invoice.   
- 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, 3912.20.1 9.00.19, 9306.21, 9306.29, 9306.30.90, 9306.90.90.00.00 HS 
codes.   
- Manufacture permit certificate or dealership certificate for importation of other items listed in 
the product coverage excluding items indicated above.   
- Catalog ue or product image;   
- Bullet sale certificate for importation of gun magazine.   
- Certificate of origin 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 ye ar upon the 
application of the requesting person, company/institution.   
 
15. There is no penalty for non -use or partial use of a license granted by the General Directorate of 
Security.   
  
16. Licences  granted by the General Directorate of Security cannot b e transferred between 
importers.   
  
17. No.  
  
Other procedural requirements   
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, 9306.30.90, 
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 h ave manufacturer or dealership certificate.   
  
19. Not applicable.   
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  7  CERTAIN SUBSTANCES AFFECTING LABOUR'S HEALTH AND SECURITY   
Outline of system   
1. The approval of the Ministry of Labour, Social Services and Family, Presidency of Labour Health 
and Safet y Research and Development Institute  is required for the importation of goods covered by 
the Communiqué.   
  
Costless invoiced Samples (10 kg or less by weight) 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   
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 Institute Presidency 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 2021/13 ) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2020 , No. 31351 bis. The Communiqué is 
available at the https://www.resm igazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2020/12/20201231M3 -18.htm  website link. 
It is possible for the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.   
  
Procedures   
6. I-XI: Not applicable.   
  
7.(a) An application can be made within the same year for the product to be imported within the 
scope of the "Communiqué on the Import of Certain Substances Affecting Labour 's Health and 
Safety (Import: 2021/13)" by Institute Presidency. Licenses can be obtained in advance. 
Applications made with proforma invoice for  product application are accepted by Institute 
Presidency.  
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  (b) A positive or negative answer is given within maximum three  working days after the 
application is made.  
  
(c) There is no time limit for application. The Control Certificate System (CCS) used by Ins titute 
Presidency and the Single Window Portal System (SWPS) of the Ministry of Trade work in an 
integrated manner. Applications can be made 24/7 via e -government.   
  
(d) The assessments of applications are conducted by a single administrative organ.   
  
8. Applications shall be rejected if license application requirements are not fulfilled 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 rea sons of objection. The Inst itute Presidency 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 individuals and companies can apply for an import licence. If companies are r egistered through 
Social Security Institution (SSI), they can log in to CCS and have their applications made by 
themselves or by people they define as representatives. If private companies do not have 
registrations in SSI, they are registered as a result o f applying to Institute Presidency with the 
required documents for registration. There is no registration fee.  
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence   
10. The invoice of the product from the importers (may be in the proforma invoice) and the Safety 
Data Sheet (SDS) of the product to be imported must be prepared in Turkish and by persons who 
have the SDS Preparation Certificate in accordance with the relevant regulation.  
 
11. One copy of the document which comprises the approv al of the Institute Presidency shall be 
annexed to the Customs Declaration form. The Institute Presidency does not take any action 
regarding actual import transactions after approving the document.  
  
12. License fee is charged. In 2021, it is applied as 59 0 TL + 18% VAT. (696.2 TL) and these fees 
can change year to year.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
  
Conditions of licensing   
14. The import license is valid for one year. There is no time exte nsion.  
  
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence.  
 
16. Each importer can take it for itself. The document cannot be transferred among importers.  
 
17. For the isomers of toluene and xylene, which are brought by ship and referred to as bulk, samples 
are taken and analysed  at Institute Presidency. (Analysis is not required for certified products 
brought for analysis in laboratories) . 
  
Other procedural requirements   
18. No.  
  
19. Not applicable.   
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  8  PAPERS OF A KIND USED FOR PRINTING BANKNOTES AND SECURITIES   
Outline of syst em  
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 li ke, papers 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 Cap ital Markets (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 t he 
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 2021/10 ) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2020 , No. 31351 bis. The Communiqué is 
available a t the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2020/12/20201231M3 -15.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 
licence  must be made in legislation in force.   
  
(b) Yes.  
  
(c) There is no limitation. Applications for approv al can be made any time during the year.   
  
(d) The assessment of applications is 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 
requests 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 Aut horities may review the objections 
and reasons within the framework of the provisions of the l egislation 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 
Privatization A dministration are imported only by The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye.  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 
certificates, bonds and other instruments of the capital markets. There is no registration fee. There 
is no published list of authorized importers.   G/LIC/N/3/TUR/18  
 
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  Documentational and oth er 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 (wi th 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 without 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 document which comp rises 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 license 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 i s required for importation of goods 
included in the Communiqué. However, a licence is not required for the importation of product which 
classified under HS codes of 2832.30.00.20.00, 2832.30.00.90.00, 2834.21, 2834.29.80.11.00, 
2834.29.80.12.00, 2834.29.80 .19.00, 3002.49.00.00.00, 3824.84.00.00.00, 3824.85.00.00.00, 
3824.86.00.00.00, 3824.87.00.00.00, 3824.88.00.00.00, 3824.99.92.00.39, 3824.99.93.00.19, 
3824.99.96.90.68, if those  products are not to be used as fertilizers.  
 
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   
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 the Ministry of Interior (General Directorate of Security) in terms of 
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  HS Code   Description   
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 10kg 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 mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate (excl. those in 
pellet or similar 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 10kg   
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 (ISO) or mirex (ISO) 
(Exclusively used for fertilizers)   
3824.85.00.00.00    Containing 1,2,3,4,5,6 -hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)), includin g 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 (Exclusively used 
for fertilizers)  
3824.99.92.00.39   Other (Ex clusively 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 witho ut control.   
  
5. The procedure is covered in the Import Communiqué: ( Import Communiqué 2021/16 ) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2020 , No. 31351 bis. The Communiqué is 
available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2020/12/20201231M3 -21.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 deadline about how far in advance of importation application for a license must be 
made. An application can be made while the product to be imported is in the customs area or 
before it comes to the customs area.  
  
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  (c) There is no deadline for application. It can be made any time during the year.   
  
(d) The assessment of applications is not conducted by a single administrative organ, a document 
must be issued from the Turkish  Standardization Institute (TSI) for the final import 
permission.  
  
8. Application for approval can be rejected in case information or documents requested by the 
Ministry are incomplete. The reason for the rejection 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.   
  
Documentational and other requirements for applic ation 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 677 TL to 1.964 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 from 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 l icense.   
  
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.   
  
17. No.  
  
Other procedural requirements   
18. No.  
  
19. Not applicable.   
  
10  MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC KITS  
Outline of system   
1. The approval of the Ministry of Health, Turkish Medicine and Medical Device Institution is required 
for importation of goods included in the Communiqué.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing   
2. Product Coverage:  
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  HS Code  Description  
38.22.00  Diagnostic  or laboratory reagents on a backing , prepared diagnostic  or laboratory reagents 
whether or not on a backing  
3002.15  Immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale  
 
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.  
 
4. The approval of the Turkish Medicine and Medical Device Institution is not intended to restrict the 
quantity or the value of importation of the goods. The purpose is to protect public health in country 
and to ensure product covered by the Communiqué accessibility to the marke t in safe manner.  
 
5. The procedure is mentioned in the Import Communiqué: (Import Communiqué 2021/19) 
published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2020 , No. 31351 bis. The Communiqué is available 
at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2020/12/20201231M3 -24.htm  website link. It is 
possible for the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.   
 
Procedures   
6. I-XI: Not applicable  
 
7.(a)  Applications  for importation of Diagnostic Kits made through institution's Electronic 
Information System (EIS) are instantly and automatically approved by the system, and the 
Single Window System (SWS) code is sent to the e -mail addresses defined in the system.  
  
(b) License can be issued immediately and automatically by the EIS if requested information and 
documents are complete.   
  
(c) There is no deadline for application. It can be made any time during the year.   
  
(d)  In accordance with the "Announcement No. 2020/ 11 on Products Subject to Pre -Permission" 
and in line with the "Communiqué on Exports and Imports of Goods whose Export and Imports 
are Prohibited (Export: 96/31)" dated 29  May 2020, during the pandemic, application for the 
importation of Covid -19 diagnostic kit is assessed based on the conformity letter to be given 
by the General Directorate of Public Health of Türkiye.  
 
8. Application for approval can be rejected in case infor mation or documents requested by the 
Institution are incomplete. The reason for the rejection is notified to the applicant in writing.   
  
In cases where the products used for clinical research purposes are not medical diagnostic kits and 
require preliminar y import permits due to the related HS definitions, if the interested importer/  
companies apply to Institution with information/documents regarding the aforementioned products, 
a preliminary permit is given as a result of the necessary examinations.  
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. There is no re striction to apply for a licence for all companies/importer that have completed the 
Product  Tracking System (PTS) registration process and have the Medical Device Sales Center 
Authorization Certificate. PTS registration processes are free of charge. There is no data on the 
Importer list in the PTS system.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence   
10. In accordance with the "Communiqué on the Export and Import of Goods Prohibited and Subject 
to Pre -Permission (Export: 96/31)" dated  29 May 2020, the applications are made electronically 
through Institution 's system.  
 
11. One copy of the document, which comprises of the approval of the Institute, shall be annexed 
to the Customs Declaration form.   
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  12.-13. Licence is not subject to any fee. 
 
Conditions of licensing   
14. There is no specific validity period.   
 
15. There is no penalty for non -use or partial use of a license.   
 
16. There is no specific provision in the current legislation regarding the transfer of licenses.  
 
17. There is no  other conditions other than specified above.  
 
Other procedural requirements   
18. There is no other administrative procedure other than import license and similar administrative 
procedures before import.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
11  WAR WEAPONS AND THEIR PARTS  
Outline of system   
1. The approval of the Ministry of National Defence is required for importation of goods included in 
the Communiqué.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing   
2. Product Coverage:  
  
HS Code  Description  
93.01  War weapons (excluding revolvers, pistols and weapons of heading 93.07)  
9305.10.00.00.00  Of revolvers or pistols (excluding magazines)  
9305.91.00.00.00  Of military weapons of heading 9301  
9306.30.10.10.00  Of submachineguns falling within heading 9301  
9306.30.10.90 .00 Others  
9306.30.30.00.00  For military weapons  
9306.90.10.00.00  Military bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, guided missiles, etc. war munitions, shells 
and parts thereof  
 
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.  
 
4.The approval of the Ministry of National Defence is not intended to restrict the quantity or the 
value of importation of the goods. The purpose is to protect national security  and public safety.  
 
5. The procedure is mentioned in the Import Communiqué: ( Import Communiqué 2021/2) published 
in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2020 , No. 31351 bis. The Communiqué is available at the 
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2020/1 2/20201231M3 -7.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 time limit for the application within the scope of the legislation in force. Applications 
are finalized within 3 -4 business days by our Ministry of National Defense.  
 
(b) Import permission can be issued immediately if requested information and documents are 
complete.   
(c)  Applications can be made at any time of the year. Th ere is no time limit.   
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  (d)  The only approval authority for the import of materials specified in the mentioned 
Communiqué, is the Ministry of National Defense.  
 
8. The application for the import permission is rejected even if it fulfils  the normal criter ia as a result 
of assessment with the relevant institutions for the exporter countries, if it is decided that the import 
to be made is inconvenient for national and public security.  
 
The reason for the rejection is notified to the applicant. The applicant  has the right to re -apply for 
the rejected import.  
 
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.   
 
Eligibil ity of importers to apply for licence  
9. Public institutions and organizations that are established or operated to produce all kinds of war 
tools and equipment, weapons, ammunition and their spare parts, explosive materials and their 
technologies, as well  as organizations belonging to real persons and legal entities of private law can 
apply for an Import Permission.  
 
For materials outside the scope of the Ministry of National Defense projects but included in the 
Controlled List, an import permission may be  granted to an organization that has a Facility Security 
Certificate and a Production Permit in accordance with Law No. 5202.  
 
There is a registration system for imports. In addition, there is no registration fee for the application.  
  
The list of compani es holding Facility Security Certificate and Production Permit is available on the 
website https://www.msb.gov.tr/ . 
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence   
10. The organization that wants  to import a material within the scope of the above -mentioned 
Communiqué, has to apply to the Ministry of National Defense with a petition by filling out the Import 
Permit Application document on the MND website.  
 
11. One copy of the document, which comprises of the approval of the Ministry, shall be annexed to 
the Customs Declaration form and End User Certificate is also necessary if it is requested by the 
exporter country.  
 
12. Import permission is not subject to any fee.  
 
13. There is no deposit or  advance payment requirement associated with the issue of import 
permission.  
 
Conditions of licensing   
14. The validity period of the Import Permit Certificate is specified on the Import Permit Document 
to be issued as a result of the evaluation of the Min istry of National Defense upon the request of the 
importers.  
 
Import permission can be extended for once, provided that an application is made before the permit 
expires.  
 
15. There is no penalty for non -use or partial use of a n import permission.   
 
16. Imp ort Permit Documents are issued specifically to the applicant organization and cannot be 
transferred between importers.  
 
17. There is no other conditions other than the ones mentioned above.  
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  Other procedural requirements   
18. There is no other administrat ive procedure other than import permission and similar 
administrative procedures before import.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
12  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 by 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 l icensing   
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 Governme nt to abolish the system without legislative approval.   
  
Procedures   
6. I-XI: Not applicable.   
  
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 ten working days depending on the process of technical 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 than not meeting the relevant criteria. However, If 
the wild species to be imported is invasive and harms the native species and biodiversity, the 
importation of the species in question is prohibited by the Managing Authority by obtaining the 
scientific reports and opinions of the TUBITAK Presidency, which is the Scientific Authority.   
  
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 Entra nce Manifest.   
  
11. No extra documents are required upon actual importation. However, import control certificate is 
required for live animals.   
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  12. As of 2021, license document fees for export or import of live/dead parts or derivatives of the 
species i ncluded in the CITES supplementary lists are given in the table below.  
 
Name of the 
Document  Explanations  Document Fees  Export  Import  
CITES 
Certificate and 
Certificate of 
Conformity for 
Import and 
Export (for 
species not 
included in 
CITES Annex 
lists)  1- Fees are 
charged per 
document as a TL.  
2- Export 
Conformity 
Certificate fees for 
leather and its 
derivatives 
imported outside 
the scope of CITES; 
It is calculated 
over the invoice 
price in import, 
according to the 
amount used.  1. For personal app lications and sending 
samples  105 200 
2. Zoos 1,000 2,000 
3. Bringing animals for demonstration 
purposes  1,000 2,000 
4. For Scientific Materials  105 200 
5. For Hunting Trophies  2,000 4,000 
6. Invoice fee for Commercial 
Applications :     
For those up to $20,000  295 590 
For those between $20,001 -$50,000  790 1,580 
For those more than $50.000  1,360 2,720 
For 3 items sold within the scope of 
electronic commerce  105 200 
  7. For historical artifacts  1,000 2,000 
 
13. No.  
  
Conditions of licensing   
14. Validity of the document is 12 months.   
  
15. No.  
  
16. There is no provision regarding the transfer of licenses.   
  
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 transportation and accommodation are 
determined according to the CITE S Convention procedure and IATA Rules.   
  
19. Not applicable.   
 
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