The following article gives a summary of communiqués by the Ministry of Trade regarding the prevention of unfair competition in imports, released between 1 June 2020 – 30 June 2020.
Turkey Initiated Surveillance System for Import of Products Under the Classification of Polyesters
Turkey decided to investigate the import of the goods under the classification of “Polyesters” under the tariff positions 5503.20.00.00.00 upon the application of Turkish manufacturers.
Application for issuance of surveillance certificate is made through the website of the Turkish Trade Ministry (www.ticaret.gov.tr) with e-signature as well as website namely (www.turkiye.gov.tr). In case of failure of application due to electrical problems, the application can also be made by submitting physical documents.
Surveillance certificates to be issued will be valid for nine months however they can be extended for another six months if deemed necessary.
Please see this link for the full text of Communiqué regarding Surveillance Practice in Import (Communiqué No: 2020/4) published in the Official Gazette numbered 31140 on 30 May 2020, being effective from the same date. (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Initiates Quota on Imports from Iran
Turkey has stated that the distribution, management and application and principles and procedures of the usage of the product under the tariff positions 3920.20.21.00.19 within the scope of the Communiqué regarding Surveillance Practice in Import (Communiqué No: 2020/2) published in the Official Gazette dated 5 May 2020 and numbered 31118 will be applied for the period and amounts given below:
Turkey Amends the Communiqué on Surveillance Practice in Import
The products to be under surveillance are determined in the annex of the communiqué. 2nd Article has been amended by including the phrase “Products indicated in article 2/1 will not be registered in the event of having a summary declaration or TIR carnet or being gross 25 kg or less within the scope of the transit declaration.” It is also stated that Exporter-Manufacturer Information Form may be requested as one of the “Documents to be Annexed to Registry Document Application Form” if deemed necessary.
Please see this link for the full text of Communiqué on Amendment of the Communiqué regarding Surveillance Practice in Import (Communiqué No: 2019/1) published in the Official Gazette numbered 31143 on 2 June 2020 (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Amends the Communiqué on Surveillance Practice in Import
With the amendment made on the Communiqué regarding Surveillance Practice in Import (“Communiqué”) published in the Official Gazette dated 4 June 2013 and numbered 28667 it is stated that a Registry Certificate must be obtained for import of the products listed in Article 1 of the Communiqué.
Furthermore, it is regulated that import will not be prevented in the event that the value and the amount detected during the registration of the customs declaration exceed the registered amount up to 5% and the List of Products Subject to Registration in the Annex of the Communiqué has been updated.
Please see this link for the full text of Communiqué on Amendment of the Communiqué regarding Surveillance Practice in Import (Communiqué No: 2013/9) published in the Official Gazette numbered 31143 on 2 June 2020 (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Abolishes Certain Surveillance Practice in Import Regarding Anchovy
Please see this link for the announcement regarding the abolishment of Communiqué regarding Surveillance Practice in Import (Communiqué No: 2007/29) published in the Official Gazette numbered 26674 on 18 October 2007 (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Abolishes Certain Surveillance Practice in Import Regarding Fish
Please see this link for the announcement regarding the abolishment of Communiqué regarding Surveillance Practice in Import (Communiqué No: 2011/5) published in the Official Gazette numbered 27932 on 12 May 2011 (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Announces Measures on Toothbrush Import
As a result of existing protection measures, it has been decided by the Ministry of Commerce to start an investigation on toothbrush imports by determining that imports may be a threat to domestic production. In the Communique, the procedure and principals regarding the investigation have been regulated.
Please see this link for the full text of Communiqué regarding Surveillance Practice in Import (Communiqué No: 2020/3) published in the Official Gazette numbered 31144 on 3 June 2020 (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Amends Surveillance Practices in Import
Please see this link for the amendments made on Communiqué regarding Surveillance Practice in Import (Communiqué No: 2004/12) published in the Official Gazette numbered 31148 on 7 June 2020 in which the customs value of the products in the tariff positions 8539.21.30.00.00 and 8539.29.30.00.00 are updated respectively as USD 0,80 and USD 0,15 (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Introduces New Measures for Import
Please see this link for the amendments made on several Communiqué regarding Surveillance Practice in Import regarding new measures to be taken published in the Official Gazette numbered 31148 on 7 June 2020 (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Announces New Measures on Import
Turkey decided to investigate the import of the goods under the classification of “Others” of the group Plastics and End Products under the tariff positions 3907.69.00.00.00 upon the application of Turkish manufacturers.
Please see this link for the full text of Communiqué regarding Surveillance Practice in Import (Communiqué No: 2020/5) published in the Official Gazette numbered 31152 on 11 June 2020 (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Initiates Surveillance on Import from Israel
Turkey’s General Directorate of Imports of the Ministry of Trade has decided to initiate a dumping investigation into “colorless flat glass” under tariff code 7005.29 imported from Israel.
Please see this link for the full text of Communiqué Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2020/10) published in the Official Gazette numbered 31164 on 23 June 2020, entering into effect on the same day (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Initiates Surveillance on PVC Import from USA and Germany
Turkey’s General Directorate of Imports of the Ministry of Trade has decided to initiate a dumping investigation into “polyvinyl chloride” under tariff code 3904.10.00.00.19 imported from USA and Germany.
Please see this link for the full text of Communiqué Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2020/11) published in the Official Gazette numbered 31165 on 24 June 2020, entering into effect on the same day (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Initiates Surveillance on Stainless Steel Import from Vietnam
Turkey’s General Directorate of Imports of the Ministry of Trade has decided to initiate a dumping investigation into “stainless steel” under tariff code 7306.61.10.00.00 and others under the tariff code 7306.40.20.90.00 and 7306.40.80.90.00 imported from Vietnam.
Please see this link for the full text of Communiqué Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2020/13) published in the Official Gazette numbered 31165 on 24 June 2020, entering into effect on the same day (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Alters Additional Customs Tax on Imported Goods
Turkey has amended the Presidential Decree dated 20 April 2020 and numbered 2429 which regulates the additional customs tax imposed on textile, confection, leather shoes and similar goods and changes the concerning tariffs
Please see this link for the full text of the Presidential Decree (Decree No: 2705) making the regulation published in the Official Gazette numbered 31171 on 30 June 2020, entering into effect on the same day (only available in Turkish).
Turkey Amends Import Regime
Turkey has amended the Decision on Import Regime which has entered into force with the Cabinet Decree dated 20 December 1995 and numbered 95/7606 in line with the annexed list regarding the tariffs imposed on product groups such as organic chemicals, silicon materials.
Please see this link for the full text of the Presidential Decree (Decree No: 2703) making the regulation published in the Official Gazette numbered 31171 on 30 June 2020, and entered into effect on 1 July 2020 (only available in Turkish).
