Update of Monetary Thresholds in Customs Procedures – Customs General Communiqué (Series No. 217)(Turkey)

Key changes introduced by the Communiqué

• Administrative fine for procedural irregularities:The administrative fine set out under Article 241/1 of the Customs Law No. 4458 has been re-determined as TRY 1,494.00.
• Overtime (extra working hours) fees under Decision No. 2009/15481 (Article 122):
• Updated financial thresholds in the Customs Regulation:

Implications for businesses and recommended considerations

• From a compliance perspective, the increase in procedural fines reinforces the importance of accurate declarations and robust internal controls to minimise exposure to administrative penalties.
• Importers and exporters should take into account the revised overtime fees, particularly for transactions carried out outside normal working hours, as these adjustments may have a noticeable impact on overall operational costs.
• The updated monetary thresholds under the Customs Regulation may affect companies engaged in high-value transactions, especially in terms of guarantees, limits and risk-based procedures; reviewing current practices against the new thresholds would therefore be prudent.
• As the new amounts apply from 1 January 2026, it is advisable to ensure that ERP systems, customs software and internal compliance manuals are updated accordingly to prevent discrepancies in customs processing.

See the original regulation.