Communiqué on the Application of Surveillance in Imports (Communiqué No: 2026/36)

1. Scope and Substance of the Regulation

This Communiqué sets out the rules for the forward-looking application of import surveillance for a specific category of measuring instruments.

• Product covered:
• Surveillance threshold:

Only imports declared below this unit customs value fall within the scope of the surveillance requirement.

The regulation applies exclusively to calorimeters; other instruments under heading 9026 are not covered unless separately regulated.

2. Surveillance Requirement and Import Procedure

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

Key procedural points:

• The Surveillance Certificate must be:
• Surveillance certificates are issued electronically and notified via email; no physical notification is made.
• Certificates are valid for six months.

3. Application Process

Applications must be 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).

Key application requirements:

• Selection of document type: “TPS-0964 – Surveillance Certificate (Industrial)”
• Selection of the relevant Communiqué No: 2026/36
• Submission of all required forms and supporting documents listed in Annex-2
• In cases where electronic submission is not possible, physical applications may be accepted using Annex-1, together with a trade registry certificate.

The Ministry reserves the right to:

• Request original documents,
• Ask for additional information where inconsistencies or deficiencies are identified.

4. Practical Meaning for Importers and Required Actions

From a compliance perspective, this Communiqué introduces a new control layer for calorimeter imports.

Key implications:

• Importers declaring calorimeters at unit values below USD 60/kg (gross) must secure a Surveillance Certificate in advance.
• Valuation and gross weight accuracy become critical, as the threshold is applied strictly on a per-kilogram basis.
• Incorrect product identification (e.g. classifying non-covered instruments as calorimeters, or vice versa) may lead to:

Recommended actions for companies:

• Verify whether imported measuring devices qualify as calorimeters under GTIP 9026.80.20.90.00.
• Review pricing structures, invoices, and weight calculations against the USD 60/kg threshold.
• Align technical documentation and product descriptions to support both classification and valuation.
• Plan surveillance certificate applications ahead of shipment to avoid clearance delays after 30.01.2026.

5. Entry into Force and Legal Effect

• The Communiqué will enter into force on 30 January 2026, i.e. 30 days after publication.

See related legislation document