Amendment to the Minimum Fee Tariff for Customs Brokers and Authorized Customs Brokers (Türkiye – Regulatory Update)
Why this matters for foreign exporters / importers:
Changes in minimum brokerage fees may lead to higher baseline customs service costs, particularly for low- or medium-value shipments.
Foreign exporters should reassess commercial terms and cost-sharing clauses with Turkish importers, as brokerage costs may no longer be negotiable below statutory thresholds.
Reduced percentage rates combined with higher fixed thresholds can shift cost dynamics, affecting which fee model applies to specific transactions.
Importers operating under long-term logistics or brokerage agreements may face contractual misalignment if tariffs are not updated in line with the new mandatory minimums.
Predictability of clearance costs becomes more critical for pricing, budgeting, and supply chain planning for Türkiye-bound trade flows.
The amendment to the Minimum Fee Tariff for Customs Brokers and Authorized Customs Brokers was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2025 No. 33123 and will enter into force on 1 January 2026. This regulation revises certain percentage rates and monetary thresholds in the existing tariff and replaces the annexes that set out the minimum fees applicable to customs brokerage and authorized customs brokerage services.
What Has Changed Compared to the Previous Regulation
- Under Article 5(1)(b), the applicable percentage rate has been reduced from 25% to 20%.→ This affects services where fees are calculated on a proportional basis.
- Under Article 5(1)(ç), fixed monetary thresholds have been increased:
- Annex I and Annex II of the tariff have been fully replaced, updating the structure and minimum amounts applicable to both customs brokers and authorized customs brokers.
- The amended tariff will be mandatory as of 1 January 2026.
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