Communiqué on the Application of Surveillance in Imports (Communiqué No: 2026/35)

1. Scope and Technical Content

The Communiqué establishes forward-looking surveillance for the following machinery groups under GTIP 8429, with unit customs values applied per kilogram of gross weight:

• Bulldozers (8429.11.00.00.11) – USD 10/kg
• Graders (8429.20.00.00.11) – USD 15/kg
• Tamping/compacting machinery (8429.40.*) – USD 6–10/kg depending on type
• Front-end loaders (8429.51.*) – USD 5–10/kg, differentiated by wheel/track and configuration
• Excavators (8429.52.*) – USD 6–10/kg, differentiated by wheel/track
• Backhoe loaders and others (8429.59.*) – USD 5–10/kg

Only imports declared below the applicable unit value fall within the surveillance requirement.

2. Surveillance Requirement and Import Procedure

Pursuant to Article 2, covered goods may be imported only with a valid Surveillance Certificate (Gözetim Belgesi) issued by the Ministry of Trade of Türkiye (Import Directorate General).

Key procedural points:

• The certificate must be obtained before customs declaration registration.
• The 23-digit TPS reference number and document date must be declared in Box 44 of the customs declaration.
• Certificates are issued electronically, notified by email, and are valid for six months.

3. Application Process

Applications are submitted through the Single Window System (Tek Pencere Sistemi):

• Via the Ministry’s website under E-Services / Import Document Transactions using qualified electronic signature, or
• Via e-Devlet (turkiye.gov.tr).

Application steps include:

• Selecting document type “TPS-0964 – Surveillance Certificate (Industrial)”,
• Selecting Communiqué No. 2026/35,
• Uploading all required forms and supporting documents (Annex-2),
• Completing e-signature.Where electronic submission is not possible, physical applications may be accepted using Annex-1 with a trade registry certificate.

The Ministry may request originals or additional information if inconsistencies are identified.

4. Practical Meaning for Importers and Required Actions

This Communiqué introduces a material compliance impact for importers of heavy machinery:

• Pricing and weight accuracy are critical, as thresholds apply strictly on USD/kg (gross).
• Configuration-specific GTIP selection (wheel vs. track, function-based subheadings) increases classification sensitivity.
• Declarations below thresholds must be supported by a Surveillance Certificate; otherwise, declarations may be rejected or suspended.

Recommended actions:

• Map all machinery SKUs to the correct GTIP subheading and applicable threshold.
• Review invoice pricing, gross weights, and product descriptions for consistency.
• Plan surveillance applications ahead of shipment to avoid clearance delays after 30.01.2026.
• Strengthen technical documentation (specs, configurations) to support classification during controls.

5. Entry into Force and Legal Effect

• The Communiqué enters into force on 30 January 2026 (30 days after publication).

See Related legislation document