Executive Summary: Import Surveillance Communiqué (No: 2026/20) establishes a renewed surveillance mechanism for specific measuring instruments classified under tariff heading 9031, with a particular focus on load cells and similar devices. The regulation introduces minimum unit customs values expressed in USD per metric ton (gross weight) and makes the prior issuance of a Surveillance Certificate a mandatory condition for importation when declared values fall below these thresholds. The Communiqué repeals the former Communiqué No: 2025/3 and enters into force 30 days after its publication on 31 December 2025.

Executive Summary: Communiqué No. 2026/32, published on 31 December 2025, introduces a new import surveillance regime for iron and steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles classified mainly under GTIP 7304 and 7306. Imports declared below the specified unit customs values (USD/ton, gross weight) will require a mandatory Surveillance Certificate (Gözetim Belgesi). The Communiqué also repeals Communiqué No. 2007/28, consolidating the surveillance framework for the covered products. The measures will enter into force on 30 January 2026.

Executive Summary: Communiqué No. 2026/33, published on 31 December 2025, introduces a new import surveillance regime for pharmaceutical-grade salts classified under GTIP 2501. Imports of the covered goods declared below the unit customs values specified in the table will require a mandatory Surveillance Certificate (Gözetim Belgesi). The surveillance threshold is applied per ton of gross weight and the Communiqué will enter into force on 30 January 2026.

Executive Summary: Communiqué No. 2026/34, published on 31 December 2025, introduces a new import surveillance framework for a wide range of household appliances and laundry-related machinery, including refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, and ironing equipment classified mainly under GTIP 8418, 8421, 8422, 8450 and 8451. Imports declared below the specified unit customs values (USD/kg, gross weight) will require a mandatory Surveillance Certificate (Gözetim Belgesi). The regulation will enter into force on 30 January 2026.

Executive Summary: Communiqué No. 2026/35, published on 31 December 2025, introduces a new surveillance regime for a broad range of construction and earth-moving machinery classified under GTIP 8429 (including bulldozers, graders, loaders, excavators, compactors, and backhoe loaders). Imports declared below the specified unit customs values (USD/kg, gross weight) will be subject to mandatory surveillance certification. The Communiqué sets out detailed unit thresholds by machine type and configuration and will enter into force on 30 January 2026.

Executive Summary: Communiqué No. 2026/36, published on 31 December 2025, introduces a new surveillance regime for the importation of calorimeters classified under GTIP 9026.80.20.90.00. Imports declared below a unit customs value of USD 60 per kilogram (gross weight) will be subject to mandatory surveillance certification. The Communiqué establishes the full procedural framework for applications, issuance, and use of Surveillance Certificates and will enter into force on 30 January 2026.

Executive Summary: Communiqué No. 2026/31, published on 31 December 2025, introduces a new import surveillance regime covering a diverse set of chemical products, woven materials, and industrial machinery parts classified under GTIP 2833, 4601, 8466, and 8483. Imports declared below the specified unit customs values (USD/kg, gross weight) will require a mandatory Surveillance Certificate (Gözetim Belgesi). The Communiqué also repeals Communiqué No. 2011/3, consolidating surveillance controls for the listed products. The measures will enter into force on 30 January 2026.

Executive Summary: The amendment published on 31 December 2025 revises the surveillance unit customs values applicable to glass tableware, kitchenware, decorative glass articles, and similar products classified under GTIP 7013. While the GTIP structure remains unchanged, the amendment introduces notable increases in unit customs values for several subheadings, particularly for machine-made glassware, heat-resistant glass, and toughened glass products. As a result, a larger volume of imports may now fall within the scope of mandatory surveillance certification. The amended provisions will enter into force on 30 January 2026.

Executive Summary: The amendment published on 31 December 2025 revises the surveillance unit customs values applicable to non-motorised bicycles and certain bicycle parts classified under GTIP 8712 and 8714. The amendment introduces a significant increase in unit values, raises surveillance thresholds, and narrows the product definition for bicycle frames by distinguishing steel and other materials. As a result, a broader range of bicycle imports may now require a Surveillance Certificate (Gözetim Belgesi). The amended provisions will enter into force on 30 January 2026.

Executive Summary: The amendment published on 31 December 2025 revises the surveillance unit customs values applicable to ceramic tiles, finishing ceramics, and sanitary ware classified under GTIP 6907 and 6910. While surveillance thresholds for ceramic tiles under heading 6907 largely remain unchanged, significant increases have been introduced for sanitary ware under GTIP 6910, substantially raising the likelihood that imports will require a Surveillance Certificate (Gözetim Belgesi). The amended provisions will enter into force on 30 January 2026.

Executive Summary: With the amendment published on 31 December 2025, the scope of import surveillance under Communiqué No: 2018/6 has been substantially expanded, particularly for valves, valve components, and related mechanical control equipment classified under GTIP 8481 and 8481.90. While most previously listed unit value thresholds remain unchanged, many new GTIP subheadings have been added, meaning a significantly larger range of products will now require a Surveillance Certificate (Gözetim Belgesi) if declared below the specified unit customs values. The amendment will enter into force on 30 January 2026.

This amendment relates to the Communiqué on the Application of Surveillance in Imports (No: 2019/2) published in the Official Gazette dated 15.06.2019, No. 30802, and its implementing provisions under the authority of the Ministry of Trade of Türkiye.

Türkiye has published a comprehensive new regulation governing the determination of preferential origin of goods within the scope of the bilateral cumulation system, as announced in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025 (No: 33124)

What has changed compared to the previous regulation? With the Amending Communiqué to the Import Surveillance Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2019/2), Turkey has revised the surveillance reference values (minimum unit customs values) applicable to certain self-adhesive plastic products classified under Chapter 39.

Turkey has published an amending regulation to the Regulation on Preferential Rules of Origin within the Scope of the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Regional Convention, as announced in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025, No. 33124

Türkiye has initiated a final review investigation into the existing anti-dumping measures applied to imports of “other, of polyesters” classified under customs tariff position 5402.47, originating in the People’s Republic of China, India, and Malaysia.

GTİP 3907.61.00.00.00 – Additional Financial Obligation of USD 100/ton (up to 200 days) The Temporary Safeguard Measure on Imports of PET Resin was introduced by Presidential Decision No: 10806, published in the 5th Supplementary Official Gazette dated 31.12.2025 (No: 33124). The decision is based on the safeguard investigation initiated under the Ticaret Bakanlığı, following the Safeguards Communiqué (No: 2026/1) published on the same date.

Plastic films/sheets (CN/GTİP 3920–3921) — Unit Customs Value Thresholds (USD/kg, gross weight) — Effective 30 January 2026 This amendment was published in the 4th Supplementary Official Gazette dated 31.12.2025 (No: 33124) and replaces the table in Article 1 of the Communiqué on Import Surveillance (Communiqué No: 2024/2) originally published on 21.03.2024 (No: 32496).

Updated Unit Customs Value Thresholds (USD/unit) for Selected Household Appliances — Effective 30 January 2026 This amendment to the Communiqué on Import Surveillance (Communiqué No: 2023/7) was published in the 4th Supplementary Official Gazette dated 31.12.2025 (No: 33124) and replaces the table in Article 1 of the original Communiqué (published 23.03.2023, No: 32141). It will enter into force on the 30th day following publication, i.e. 30.01.2026

Extension of Validity Periods and Introduction of a New “Import-Related Questionnaire” (EK-2E) The amendment to the Communiqué on Import Surveillance (Communiqué No: 2020/9) was published in the 4th Supplementary Issue of the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2025 (No: 33124) by the Ticaret Bakanlığı. This amendment introduces procedural deepening and longer reference horizons in the registration-based surveillance system, particularly for risk-based examinations.