Executive Summary: Communiqué No. 2026/25 establishes the product-safety–based import control framework for vehicle-only parts listed in Annex-1 , to be processed via TAREKS on a risk-analysis basis , generally before customs declaration registration . It introduces/clarifies document upload requirements (incl. Type Approval evidence) , exemptions ( A.TR , production-input waiver, AQAP, returned goods, etc.) , TAREKS reference-number declaration rules , and a transition regime until 28 February 2026 for shipments already dispatched before 1 January 2026.

Executive Summary: Presidential Decision No. 10792, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, opens tariff quotas for numerous industrial inputs used across sectors such as chemicals, plastics, automotive, appliances, electronics, batteries, textiles, and toys. For the quantities defined in the annex, imports are subject to a zero customs duty rate , while imports exceeding the quota remain subject to the standard duties under the Import Regime.

Executive Summary: Presidential Decision No. 10793, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, establishes tariff quotas for a defined list of industrial products. Within the quota limits and during the specified period, these products may be imported at a reduced customs duty rate of 0% , whereas imports exceeding the quota remain subject to the standard customs duties under the Import Regime.

Executive Summary: With Presidential Decision No. 10794, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, Türkiye has opened a tariff quota for certain industrial products—specifically imperteks fabric items—so that eligible industrial users may import within the quota without paying additional customs duty (ilave gümrük vergisi) for the quota quantity, during the defined validity period.

Executive Summary: The Communiqué published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025 amends the Communiqué on the Import of Certain Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (Import: 2025/7) . The amendment primarily changes the title, legal basis, and regulatory focus of the original Communiqué, transforming it into the “Communiqué on Import Control of Certain Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (Product Safety and Inspection: 2026/33)” . This reflects a policy shift from regulating the import itself to regulating the import inspection and product safety compliance of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles subject to type approval.

Executive Summary: With Communiqué No: 2026/1, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade has regulated the allocation, administration, application, and use of tariff quotas opened under Presidential Decision No. 10792 on tariff quota implementation for imports of certain industrial products. The Communiqué establishes a demand-collection (application-based) allocation model , restricts eligibility to manufacturers using the goods as raw materials or intermediate inputs , and requires an import license to benefit from the reduced duty within quota.

Executive Summary: With Communiqué No: 2026/2, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade has set out the rules governing the allocation, management, application, and use of tariff quotas opened pursuant to Presidential Decision No. 10793 on the application of tariff quotas for imports of certain industrial products. The Communiqué introduces a first-come, first-served allocation mechanism based on customs declaration registration order and defines strict usage, control, and sanction provisions.

Executive Summary: With Communiqué No: 2026/3, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade has laid down the rules for the allocation, administration, application, and use of tariff quotas opened under Presidential Decision No. 10794 on the application of tariff quotas for imports of certain industrial products. The Communiqué regulates how tariff quotas will be distributed to eligible industrial users, the application process, and the conditions for the issuance and use of import licenses.

Executive Summary: With Communiqué No: 2026/2, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade has introduced an import surveillance regime for chlorinated paraffins classified under GTIP 3824.99.92.00.34. Imports declared with a unit customs value below USD 2.5 per kilogram (gross weight) will be subject to a mandatory surveillance certificate prior to customs clearance. The measure is forward-looking and aims to strengthen customs valuation control for this product group.

Executive Summary: With Communiqué No: 2026/3, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade has introduced an import surveillance regime for vacuum storage bags classified under GTIP 3926.90.97.90.20. Imports declared below the specified reference unit customs value will be subject to a mandatory surveillance certificate prior to customs clearance. The measure is forward-looking and aims to strengthen customs valuation control.

Executive Summary: With Communiqué No: 2026/4, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade has introduced an import surveillance regime covering certain marble and natural stone products. Imports declared below the specified reference unit customs value will be subject to a mandatory surveillance certificate prior to customs clearance. The measure is forward-looking and focuses on enhanced control of import valuation.

Executive Summary: With Communiqué No: 2026/5, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade has introduced an import surveillance regime for certain wire mesh products classified under GTIP 7314.31.00.00.00 and 7314.39.00.00.00. Imports declared below the specified unit customs value thresholds will be subject to mandatory surveillance certification prior to customs clearance. The measure is forward-looking and aims to enhance control over import valuation.

Executive Summary: With Communiqué No: 2026/1, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade has introduced an import surveillance regime covering certain printing-related magnesium plates and various paper and paperboard products. Imports declared with a unit customs value below the reference thresholds specified in the Communiqué will be subject to a mandatory surveillance certificate prior to customs clearance. The measure is prospective in nature and is designed to strengthen customs valuation control for these product groups.

Executive Summary: With Communiqué No: 2026/1, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning imports of certain PET resin products classified under GTIP 3907.61.00.00.00 and, at the same time, decided to recommend the imposition of a provisional safeguard measure . The provisional measure takes the form of an additional financial obligation of USD 100 per ton for a maximum period of 200 days , subject to entry into force through a Presidential Decision.

Executive Summary: With Communiqué No: 2026/2, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning imports of Terephthalic Acid classified under GTIP 2917.36.00.00.11. The investigation aims to determine whether the recent increase in imports has caused or threatens to cause serious injury to the domestic industry and whether safeguard measures may be warranted.

Executive Summary: With Communiqué No: 2026/3, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning imports of certain paper and paperboard products classified under GTP 4810.29 and 4810.92. The investigation aims to assess whether the recent increase in imports has caused or threatens to cause serious injury to the domestic industry, potentially leading to the imposition of safeguard measures.

Executive Summary: Import Surveillance Communiqué (No: 2026/6) introduces a value-based import surveillance mechanism for leaf springs and their leaves classified under HS heading 73.20. The regulation establishes a minimum reference unit value of USD 3.5 per kilogram (gross weight). Imports declared below this threshold are subject to a mandatory Surveillance Certificate issued by the Directorate General for Imports. The Communiqué was published on 31 December 2025 and enters into force 30 days after publication.

Executive Summary: Import Surveillance Communiqué (No: 2026/7) introduces a value-based import surveillance regime for products classified under HS heading 82.12, covering non-replaceable blade razors, razor blades, and razor blade blanks. A minimum unit customs value of USD 20 per kilogram is established for non-replaceable blade razors, with the surveillance mechanism applying where declared values fall below the applicable reference levels. The Communiqué was published on 31 December 2025 and enters into force on 30 January 2026.

Executive Summary: Import Surveillance Communiqué (No: 2026/8) establishes a value-based import surveillance measure for iron or steel staples classified under HS 8305.20.00.21.00. A minimum unit customs value of USD 1.7 per kilogram is set. Imports declared below this threshold require a mandatory Surveillance Certificate issued by the Ministry of Trade. The Communiqué was published on 31 December 2025 and enters into force 30 days after publication.

Executive Summary: Import Surveillance Communiqué (No: 2026/9) introduces a value-based import surveillance regime for a specific category of air compressors incorporating an air tank. A minimum unit customs value of USD 90 per unit is established. Imports declared below this reference value are subject to a mandatory Surveillance Certificate issued by the Ministry of Trade. The Communiqué was published on 31 December 2025 and enters into force 30 days after publication.