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

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.