Turkey Introduces Wide-Scope Tariff Quotas for Industrial Inputs with 0% Duty

Why this matters for industrial manufacturers, importers to Türkiye and compliance teams:

Presidential Decision No. 10792 opens a broad, multi-sector tariff quota framework with 0% customs duty, creating a substantial cost-saving opportunity for manufacturers that rely on imported industrial inputs across chemicals, plastics, automotive, appliances, electronics, batteries, textiles, and toys. For many companies, the duty relief available until 15 February 2027 can materially improve margins—but only if imports fall strictly within the quota quantities and comply with the technical product definitions and end-use conditions set out in the Decision.

From a compliance perspective, this Decision is high-impact but high-risk. The product scope is technically dense, many items are end-use controlled, and access to the benefit is license-dependent under the implementing Communiqué. Any mismatch in HS/GTP classification, deviation from the defined industrial use, or failure to align import license validity with declaration timing can result in loss of the 0% duty benefit and potential retroactive assessments. Effective coordination between procurement, production planning, and customs compliance is therefore essential.

Executive Summary

Presidential Decision No. 10792, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, opens tariff quotas for numerous industrial inputs used across sectors such as chemicals, plastics, automotive, appliances, electronics, batteries, textiles, and toys. For the quantities defined in the annex, imports are subject to a zero customs duty rate, while imports exceeding the quota remain subject to the standard duties under the Import Regime.

Scope

The Decision covers a wide and technically defined list of products, including but not limited to:

basic chemicals and chemical intermediates,
polymers and polymer-based inputs,
catalysts and specialty chemical preparations,
components used in household appliances, automotive production, electronics, batteries, lighting, and toys,
textile and zipper manufacturing inputs.

For many items, the preferential duty treatment applies only if the goods are used for the specific industrial purposes described. Certain products are explicitly subject to end-use provisions under Turkish customs legislation.

Tariff Quota Application

Imports falling within the tariff quota quantities benefit from a 0% customs duty rate for the duration of the quota. Imports outside the quota are taxed in accordance with the current Import Regime Decision.

The tariff quotas under this Decision are valid until 15 February 2027 (inclusive).

Import License Requirement

Imports under this Decision are subject to import licensing:

An import license issued by the Ministry of Trade (Directorate General for Imports) is mandatory.
Customs declarations must be registered within the validity period of the import license to benefit from the quota.

Without a valid license or if the declaration is registered outside the license validity, the quota benefit cannot be applied.

Application and Allocation Rules

The Decision delegates the detailed rules on:

application procedures,
allocation and management of quotas,
monitoring and implementation

to the Ministry of Trade, to be regulated through implementing communiqués. For this Decision, these procedures are set out under Communiqué No: 2026/1, which governs the practical aspects of quota applications, allocation criteria, documentation, and control mechanisms.

Customs and Compliance Considerations

Importers must ensure:

exact compliance with the technical product descriptions,
adherence to end-use conditions where specified,
timely licensing and declaration processes.

Non-compliance may result in loss of the preferential duty rate and retroactive duty assessments.

Validity and Entry into Force

The Decision entered into force on 1 January 2026. Tariff quota benefits apply only within the defined quota quantities and up to 15 February 2027.

Compliance Assessment

From a compliance and cost-management perspective, Decision No. 10792 offers significant duty savings for manufacturers relying on imported industrial inputs. However, the breadth and technical detail of the product list increase classification and end-use risk. Companies should carefully map their imported materials against the Decision’s definitions, secure import licenses in advance, and coordinate procurement and customs teams to avoid quota exhaustion or licensing gaps. Proper documentation and internal controls are critical to sustaining quota benefits throughout the validity period.

See the legislation document.

Tariff Quota on Imports of Certain Industrial Products – Presidential Decision No. 10792 (Türkiye)