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What is Import, How is Import Operations done? 

Import or import, in the simplest terms, buy your item from another country   Import can be done within the framework of the rules system called “free circulation regime” in customs legislation. 

What is the Free-Roaming Regime?

For an item to be released for free circulation, it is not sufficient to pay only the taxes that must be taken on import; it is necessary to implement the trade policy measures applicable to that item and to complete other procedures envisaged for the import of the item. < /p>

Who Can Import?

Every real and legal person whose tax number is given in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Procedure Law and the person partnerships authorized to make legal savings in accordance with the provisions of the current legislation can carry out import transactions.

People who do not have a tax number can apply to the tax offices of the Ministry of Treasury and Finance to obtain a tax number. In order to import, it is not necessary to obtain a special permit or document that entitles them to import.

In the exceptional cases listed below, they can import without looking for a tax number,

• Imports based on special agreements
• Import of books and other publications
• Import of goods allowed for retail sale at international fairs and exhibitions opened in Turkey.

What is an Import Prohibited and Restricted Item?

The regulations determining the prohibitions and restrictions on imports in our country are based on the tariff classification and GTIP number of the goods

The President and also the Ministry of Commerce, public morality, public order, public safety; protection of human, animal and plant health and life; protection of national treasures with artistic, historical or archaeological value; intellectual and industrial property rights is authorized to impose certain restrictions or prohibitions on imports for protection reasons. 

Therefore, after determining the Customs Tariff Statistics Position Number of the goods to be imported, it is necessary to investigate whether there is a prohibition or restriction regarding this goods. 

Can Used Goods Be Imported?

According to the Import Regime Decision published by the Ministry of Trade and determining the rules and principles regarding imports to Turkey According to the law, in order to import all kinds of old, used, refurbished, defective (defective) and slanted goods (which have lost their durability over time) into our country, a permit must be obtained from the Ministry of Commerce, General Directorate of Imports, and the permit must be submitted to the customs administration during import procedures. 

Import Goods Subject to Permission r?

Some goods must be allowed to be imported into Turkey. Such goods are referred to as “goods subject to import permit or conformity control” in customs and foreign trade legislation. Which goods are subject to import permit or conformity inspection is determined within the framework of international agreements and foreign trade policy.These audits are carried out by different institutions and organizations.

After determining the Customs Tariff Statistics Position Number regarding whether you need a permit, license, certificate of conformity or qualification from any institution or organization for your goods to be imported into Turkey, when starting the import, Getting up-to-date information is vital for importing goods.

< span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Some items may not be subject to a ban. However, it is necessary to obtain permission from certain institutions and organizations in order to import the goods in terms of human-animal plant health, protection of public morals and order.

Example: In order to import weapons, the scope of Import 2020/2 is the goods and can be ordered by the Ministry of National Defense, the Gendarmerie General Command, the Coast Guard Command, the National Intelligence Organization, the General Directorate of Customs Enforcement and the General Directorate of Security. can be imported by institutions and organizations authorized by organizations.

In addition, many products such as food and food contact products, agricultural products, scrap and waste, health and medical products, products affecting worker health can be imported with the permission of the relevant ministries. Its position should be determined and investigated whether it is subject to permission.

What are Import Duties? How Are Import Duties Calculated?

Import duties to be paid at the customs administrations are specified 3-8/9 of the Customs Law No. 4458.

8.  a) The term “customs duties” means all of the import duties or export taxes applied to the goods in accordance with the relevant legislation;

b) The term “customs liability” means that the taxpayer must pay customs duties;

9. "Import duties" statement,

a) Customs duty payable on importation of the goods and other taxes and financial burdens with equivalent effect,  

b) Import taxes and other financial burdens within the framework of agricultural policy or special regulations applied to some products obtained as a result of processing agricultural products;

The types, rates and amounts of taxes to be paid during import will be determined as a result of the inspection and determination of the tariff classification, origin and value of the goods you want to import by the customs administration. 

The date of registration of the customs declaration is taken as a basis in terms of customs tax rate and exchange rate to be applied during import.

The obligation to pay the customs taxes arising from the import begins on the date of registration of the customs declaration. The taxes to be paid are calculated according to the customs tariff elements valid at the date of registration of the customs declaration. 

In the event that an article is imported in increased quantities and conditions that pose a serious damage or threat of serious harm to domestic producers producing similar or directly competing goods, in order to eliminate the threat of such damage or damage, On condition that it is limited and temporary, protection measures are taken within the scope of procedures and principles regarding taking protection measures, taking into account international obligations and the benefit of the country.

What are the Documents Required for Import?

While importing the item which must be submitted to the customs office in order to learn the documents, information on the Customs Tariff Statistics Position (GTİP) is needed, just as in the stage of learning the tax of the goods.

The standards, warranty certificate, surveillance certificate, control certificate, health certificate, analysis report, CE certificate . It is necessary to investigate whether documents such as the customs administration are requested, and if there are, preliminary preparations should be made within this framework. Support can be obtained from the customs consultant to reach this information.