Import Surveillance Measures for Shavers and Hair Clippers – Communiqué No: 2025/10 (Türkiye)

Technical Summary of the Regulation

The Communiqué establishes an import surveillance regime for the following products when their declared unit customs value is below USD 10.5 per unit:

• HS 8510.10.00.00.00 – Shavers
• HS 8510.20.00.00.11 – Hair clippers

Imports of the above goods require a Surveillance Certificate issued by the Ministry of Trade (General Directorate of Imports). The certificate must be obtained prior to customs declaration registration and its 23-digit reference number and date must be declared in Box 44 of the customs declaration.Applications are primarily made electronically via the Single Window System (e-Signature / e-Government). The validity period of each certificate is six months. The reference value used for surveillance does not replace or override the customs valuation rules under Customs Law No. 4458.

Practical Implications and Required Actions for Companies

• Pre-import planning: Importers whose unit values may fall below the threshold must secure the surveillance certificate in advance to avoid clearance delays.
• System readiness: Ensure Single Window registration and authorized e-signature arrangements are in place; otherwise, applications may be deemed invalid.
• Valuation compliance: While surveillance applies, customs value must still comply with Law No. 4458; documentary consistency is critical.
• Risk management: Incomplete, inconsistent, or inaccurate submissions halt certificate issuance until rectified, impacting lead times.
• Timeline awareness: The Communiqué enters into force 30 days after publication; contracts and shipment schedules should be aligned accordingly.

See Original Regulation: Import Surveillance Measures for Shavers and Hair Clippers.docx