Amendment to the Communiqué on Import Surveillance (Communiqué No: 2024/2)
Why this matters for foreign exporters / importers to Türkiye:
Even without numerical changes, the formal re-issuance of the table confirms continued surveillance enforcement, eliminating any expectation of relaxation after 30 January 2026.
Imports priced below the unchanged USD/kg thresholds remain subject to pre-clearance Surveillance Certificate requirements, directly affecting lead times and planning.
The strict “only …” product qualifiers (BOPET film, PET-G shrink film exclusions) make technical product identity and documentation commercially critical.
Misalignment between actual product characteristics, invoice descriptions, and GTİP selection can trigger clearance delays and additional scrutiny, despite unchanged thresholds.
Companies should treat this amendment as a compliance reset point, ensuring systems and workflows are aligned before the effective date.
Plastic films/sheets (CN/GTİP 3920–3921) — Unit Customs Value Thresholds (USD/kg, gross weight) — Effective 30 January 2026 This amendment was published in the 4th Supplementary Official Gazette dated 31.12.2025 (No: 33124) and replaces the table in Article 1 of the Communiqué on Import Surveillance (Communiqué No: 2024/2) originally published on 21.03.2024 (No: 32496).
1) What changed compared to the previous version (table-to-table comparison)
Based strictly on the old and new tables you provided, there is no numerical or scope change in the surveillance thresholds and product definitions:
- The same tariff lines remain covered (3920.10; 3920.20.21.00.11; 3920.20.21.00.19; 3920.62.19.00.00; 3920.69.00.00.00; 3921.19; 3921.90.10.00.00).
- The unit customs value thresholds are identical:
- Measurement basis is unchanged: USD/kg, gross weight (“*Kg: Brüt ağırlık”).
Conclusion (from the text you shared): This amendment functions as a table re-issuance / confirmation, not a substantive revision of thresholds or covered items.
2) Entry into force and timeline implication
The amendment states it enters into force on the 30th day following publication, which corresponds to 30.01.2026 (also consistent with the practical note you included).
Operationally: firms should treat 30 January 2026 as the point when the stated thresholds are applied in practice for surveillance purposes.
3) What this means for companies (practical impact)
Even though the numbers did not change in your comparison, companies importing plastic films/sheets under these headings should expect the same control logic to continue:
- Imports below the relevant unit customs value threshold (USD/kg gross) are within the scope where a Surveillance Certificate is required under Article 2 (searched at declaration registration).
- The “only …” qualifiers matter a lot (especially BOPET film and PET-G shrink film carve-outs). Misalignment between:
4) Recommended actions (importer checklist)
- Confirm product identity and correct scope line
- Run a pre-shipment unit value check
- Align commercial docs with the scope wording
- Plan surveillance certificate workflow early
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