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How Much Is Customs Duty in Türkiye? 5 Factors That Set the Rate
Written by Enes Ünal, Export and Business Development Lead
Reviewed by Sertaç Öztürkcan, Co-Founder
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How much is customs duty in Türkiye?
Customs duty in Türkiye depends on five factors: the product’s HS code (GTİP), its country of origin, the declared customs value, any additional charges and Türkiye’s bilateral or regional trade agreements. There is no single flat rate. Below we take each factor in turn, with concrete examples for companies planning to import into or export from Türkiye.
The 5 factors that set customs duty
Customs assess the following components, in order, on every import. A mistake in any one of them can cost you money and lead to a customs penalty.
1. HS code: the product’s fingerprint
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule uses the 12-digit GTİP (Customs Tariff Statistical Position), Türkiye’s national extension of the HS code. Move the same product to a different tariff position and the duty rate can range from 0% to 130%. Correct classification is therefore the first and most important step in costing.
2. Country of origin: the biggest driver of the rate
Türkiye is in a Customs Union with the EU and has free trade agreements in force with more than 20 countries, including the EFTA states. If the goods originate in one of these countries, the rate can drop to zero; if not, World Trade Organization bound rates or additional measures apply. A correctly issued A.TR movement certificate or EUR.1 certificate of origin is the precondition for the reduced rate.
3. Customs value: the base for the duty
Articles 23 to 31 of Türkiye’s Customs Law follow the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement. Customs value is more than the invoice price: freight, insurance and loading costs are added on a CIF basis. Under-declare the value and customs will reassess it against comparable goods and impose an administrative fine.
4. Additional charges
On top of basic customs duty, these charges can add significantly to the cost of an import:
- VAT: 20% on most products, and 10% or 1% on basic foodstuffs and certain other goods.
- ÖTV (Special Consumption Tax): a fixed amount or a percentage on fuel, motor vehicles, tobacco, alcohol and some luxury goods.
- Anti-dumping measures: the Ministry of Trade can impose extra duties on specific country and product combinations.
- Resource Utilization Support Fund (KKDF): charged on imports on deferred payment terms, but not on imports paid in advance.
- Mass Housing Fund: charged in addition on agricultural and processed agricultural products.
5. Free trade agreements and preferential regimes
Zero or reduced tariffs under Türkiye’s trade agreements only apply when the proof of origin documents are complete and correct. Companies using preferential regimes also need to manage supplier’s declarations and long-term supplier’s declarations across their supply chain.
What are the customs duty rates in Türkiye? Examples by product group (2026)
The table below shows the bound tariff rates Türkiye applies to different product groups. The rate you actually pay can be lower, depending on origin and trade agreements.
| Product group | HS chapter | Bound tariff rate (general) | Preferential rate for EU origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery and equipment | Chapters 84 and 85 | 0–3.5% | 0% |
| Textiles and apparel | Chapters 61 and 62 | 12–17% | 0% |
| Processed food | Chapters 16 to 22 | 8–40% | Partial reduction |
| Chemicals and plastics | Chapters 28 to 39 | 0–6.5% | 0% |
| Agricultural products | Chapters 01 to 24 | 15–130% | Quotas and partial reduction |
| Motor vehicles | Chapter 87 | 10–22% | 0% |
For current, binding tariff data, use the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule on the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade’s official website.
How to calculate your full import tax bill
- Classify the product: place it in the correct chapter and subheading, and apply for binding tariff information if in doubt.
- Get the origin document early: ask your supplier for the A.TR or EUR.1 before the goods ship.
- Model the total cost: put customs duty, VAT, ÖTV, KKDF and any fund charges in one table.
- Check for anti-dumping measures: follow Ministry of Trade announcements to see whether the origin country faces measures on your product.
- Keep the declaration consistent: mismatched value, quantity or tariff data raise the risk of inspection and penalties.
What customs duty means for exporters
For exporters, the duty on your own product is only part of the picture. The duty your buyer pays in the target market shapes how competitive you are. The target country’s tariff structure, its agreement with Türkiye and its proof of origin rules belong at the heart of your market entry strategy. Through our Export and Business Development service, we support you with market access analysis, tariff advantage modelling and document management.
Working out your duty burden is not a one-off task. Revisit it whenever your supply chain changes, agreements are updated or your product range grows.
Frequently asked questions
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Where can I check the customs duty rate for my product?You can check the rate by HS code in the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade’s Turkish Customs…
You can check the rate by HS code in the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade’s Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule and the TAREKS system. A rate found without allowing for origin, value and trade agreements can, however, give a misleading picture of the real cost.
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Is the duty zero on goods covered by a free trade agreement?For most industrial products, yes, but agricultural products usually face quotas and partial reductions.
For most industrial products, yes, but agricultural products usually face quotas and partial reductions. The preferential rate needs a complete proof of origin document; without one, the general tariff applies.
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Are customs duty and VAT paid at the same time?Yes. On imports, customs duty, VAT and any ÖTV or fund charges are paid to customs, or secured…
Yes. On imports, customs duty, VAT and any ÖTV or fund charges are paid to customs, or secured by a guarantee, before the goods are released. The deferred declaration used for domestic purchases does not apply.
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What happens if the HS code is declared wrongly?Customs collect the unpaid duty plus a late payment surcharge.
Customs collect the unpaid duty plus a late payment surcharge. Deliberate or repeated errors can bring customs smuggling provisions into play, so tariff classification should be handled by specialists in trade law and customs legislation.
Based in Ankara, FIX handles customs duty calculation, HS code classification, origin document management and the follow-up of your import and export processes. Contact our team to model the real tax burden on your product and build a data-driven market entry strategy.