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Terminology Update for Beykent University TÖMER Regulation
The amendment to the Istanbul Beykent University Turkish Teaching Application and Research Center Regulation updates the terminology used to define the services provided by the center. The term "foreign national" has been replaced by the more inclusive "international student," and certain restrictive phrasing has been removed. This regulation ensures that definitions within the center's scope of operations are aligned with current academic administrative standards.
Amended Legislation
Change:In Article 5, paragraph (a), the phrase "foreign national" was removed, and in paragraph (ç), "foreign national" was replaced with "international." In Article 6, paragraph (a), the term "foreign nationals" was updated to "international students."
Beykent University · TÖMER · international student · regulation amendment · higher education
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RegulationOther
New Regulations for Summer Education at Beykent University
Amendments to the Istanbul Beykent University Summer School Regulation include faculties of medicine and dentistry within the scope of summer education. Eligibility criteria for taking summer courses have been expanded, providing students with greater flexibility to retake failed courses, improve grades, or enroll in new courses. Additionally, provisions regarding summer course enrollment for transfer students and high-GPA students have been revised.
Amended Legislation
Change:The exclusion of medicine and dentistry faculties was removed from Article 1. Articles 5 and 6 were revised to update eligibility requirements for summer course enrollment, grade improvement, and credit limits for transfer students.
Beykent University · Summer School · Academic Regulation · Course Enrollment · Higher Education
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RegulationOther
Comprehensive Amendments to Kırıkkale University Education Regulation
The regulations governing associate and undergraduate education at Kırıkkale University have been updated to include new provisions regarding core curriculum definitions, academic calendar adjustments, double major program (ÇAP) rules, horizontal transfer criteria, registration renewal procedures, course exemptions, attendance monitoring, examination protocols, and graduation honors. Additionally, disciplinary processes and make-up examination procedures have been streamlined for operational consistency.
Amended Legislation
Change:Amendments were made to Articles 4, 7, 11, 12, 17, 26, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 42, 44, and 45 of the Kırıkkale University Associate and Undergraduate Education Regulation, with certain paragraphs repealed and new definitions incorporated.
Kırıkkale University · Higher Education · Academic Regulation · Examination · Exemption
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RegulationFamily & Social Policy
Regulation on Childcare Centers in Public Institutions Amended
Standards for childcare centers to be established in public institutions have been updated. The required number of personnel requests for opening a center has been reduced to 30, and age groups for children and staffing criteria have been redefined. Furthermore, physical space standards, inspection processes, and titles in inter-institutional correspondence have been aligned with current legislation.
Amended Legislation
Change:The Regulation on Childcare Centers to be Established by Public Institutions and Organizations, enacted by the Council of Ministers Decree dated 12/10/1987 and numbered 87/12197, has been amended; articles 2, 3, 10, 13, 18, 20, and the additional article 1 have been revised, the term 'Council of Ministers' in article 23 has been updated to 'President', and new paragraphs and clauses have been added.
childcare center · nursery · public personnel · facility standards · child development
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RegulationOther
Amendment to Necmettin Erbakan University Graduate Education Regulation
The regulation introduces updates to the definition of 'semester end' regarding thesis defense deadlines and grants authority to departments in health fields to increase course and seminar requirements for master's and doctoral programs based on academic necessity.
Amended Legislation
Change:Amends Article 4 (paragraph 1, clause s), Article 15 (paragraph 2, sentence 4), and Article 25 (paragraph 2, sentence 3).
Necmettin Erbakan University · Graduate Education · Regulation Amendment · Thesis Defense · Academic Credit
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CB KARARIForeign Trade & Customs
Decision on Implementing Safeguard Measures on PET Resin Imports
An additional financial obligation is imposed on imports of PET resin for a period of three years, starting from July 19, 2026, on a decreasing scale. The obligation is set at 120 USD/ton for the first year, 115 USD/ton for the second year, and 110 USD/ton for the third year. A tariff quota is established for imports originating from specific countries, exempting them from this additional financial obligation within defined limits.
PET resin · import · safeguard measure · additional financial obligation · tariff quota
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CB KARARIForeign Trade & Customs
Operating Period of Samsun Free Zone Extended
The operating period of the Samsun Free Zone, including the construction of infrastructure and superstructure facilities by SASBAŞ Samsun Free Zone Founder and Operator Inc., has been extended until March 6, 2045.
Samsun Free Zone · SASBAŞ · term extension · operating company · free zone
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CB KARARIFinance & Taxation
Global Minimum Top-Up Corporate Tax Jurisdictions Specified
Presidential Decree No. 11511 specifies the jurisdictions qualifying as safe harbors for the global minimum top-up corporate tax, as well as the jurisdictions where the qualified domestic minimum top-up tax and the income inclusion rule apply. These determinations, made under the Corporate Tax Law No. 5520, became effective upon publication and apply to fiscal periods starting from January 1, 2024.
corporate tax · global minimum tax · safe harbor · income inclusion rule
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CB KARARIJustice & Law
Asset Freezing List Updated for Terrorism Financing Prevention
The Presidential Decree updates the information of an individual, İsmail Bayaltun, previously listed under the 4713 numbered decree dated October 28, 2021, regarding the freezing of assets. Specifically, the business name "ACL İthalat İhracat" has been removed from the individual's profile within the asset freezing list.
Amended Legislation
Change:The entry for İsmail Bayaltun in the annex of the Presidential Decree No. 4713 has been amended by removing the "ACL İthalat İhracat" business name from the "Other Known Names" field.
asset freezing · terrorism financing · Presidential Decree · İsmail Bayaltun
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CB KARARIDefense & Security
Update to List of Individuals Subject to Asset Freezing
The personal and identification information of an individual listed under "A- Individuals associated with ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida" has been updated in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Amended Legislation
Change:The birth date, passport, and identification details of an individual listed in the annex to the Council of Ministers Decree No. 2013/5428 concerning individuals associated with ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida have been updated.
Asset freezing · Terrorist financing · UN Security Council · ISIL · Al-Qaida
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CB KARARITransport, Infrastructure & Communications
Batman Airport Designated as International Border Gate
Batman Airport has been designated as a permanent air border gate open to international arrivals and departures. This decision enables the airport to facilitate international flights and carry out border control procedures.
Batman Airport · border gate · international flights · passport · entry-exit
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CB KARARIAgriculture, Forestry, Food & Livestock
Pufferfish Fishing Subsidy Rates Updated
The unit prices for pufferfish fishing subsidies have been revised. Accordingly, the subsidy amount per fish is set at 35 TL for the *Lagocephalus Sceleratus* species and 10 TL for other specified species. This regulation is effective retroactively from January 1, 2026.
Amended Legislation
Change:The support payment table in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Decision on Supporting Pufferfish Fishing, enacted by the Presidential Decision No. 8246 dated March 11, 2024, has been amended.
pufferfish · fishing · subsidy · agriculture · fisheries
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CB KARARILabor & Social Security
Additional Service Compensation for MoNE Administrators
A new regulation introduces additional special service compensation for Ministry of National Education staff serving as deputy provincial directors, district directors, and branch managers, determined by their total years of service. An additional compensation rate of 50 will be applied to those with 20 or more years of service, and 25 to those with 10 or more years.
Amended Legislation
Change:An explanatory note has been added to the 'Special Service Compensation' schedule of the Council of Ministers Decision No. 2006/10344, authorizing additional compensation rates based on years of service for specific administrative roles within the Ministry of National Education.
MoNE · administrator · compensation · service period · additional payment
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CB KARARIEducation
Amendments to MEB Additional Course Hour Regulations
Presidential Decree No. 11517 introduces amendments to the regulations governing the course and additional course hours for administrators and teachers under the Ministry of National Education. These changes include updating school terminology, redefining caps and scopes for additional course hours, and restructuring the payment criteria for administrators, guidance center staff, instructors at the National Education Academy, and personnel in open education institutions. Furthermore, in line with the Teaching Profession Law No. 7528 dated 10/10/2024, preparatory training activities for teacher candidates have been included within the scope of additional course hours.
Amended Legislation
Change:Articles 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, and 16 of the Decree No. 2006/11350 have been amended, and a new article has been added. The changes encompass the update of school type definitions, the revision of weekly course and additional course hour limits for administrators and teachers, the regulation of duty-based additional course payments, and the inclusion of preparatory training activities under the Teaching Profession Law within the scope of additional course compensation.
MEB · additional course hours · teacher · administrator · education regulation
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CB KARARITransport, Infrastructure & Communications
Halkalı-Arnavutköy Metro Line Free of Charge Until July 31
The Halkalı-Arnavutköy Metro Line will provide free transport services between June 20, 2026, and July 31, 2026 (inclusive) to mark the opening of the line.
Halkalı-Arnavutköy · metro · free transport · public transit
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CB KARARITransport, Infrastructure & Communications
Free Rail Transit Services on July 15
On July 15, 2026, marking the Democracy and National Unity Day, public rail transit services including Başkentray, Marmaray, İZBAN, the Sirkeci-Kazlıçeşme line, and the Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport-Arnavutköy metro line will operate free of charge.
July 15 · free public transport · Marmaray · Başkentray · İZBAN
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CB KARARIEnergy & Mining
Urgent Expropriation Decision for Energy Transmission Line in Siirt
A Presidential Decree has been issued for the urgent expropriation of certain immovable properties located in the Şirvan district of Siirt province, required for the '154 kV İncir HES TM-(Akşar Nazar TM-Siirt 2 TM) Input-Output Energy Transmission Line Project' to be carried out by the Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ). Within the scope of the project, the properties identified will be subject to full acquisition for pylon locations and the establishment of easement rights for conductor swing clearances.
TEİAŞ · urgent expropriation · energy transmission line · Siirt · Şirvan
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CB KARARITransport, Infrastructure & Communications
Urgent Expropriation Decree for Karapürçek-Roketsan Connection Road Project
A presidential decree has been issued for the urgent expropriation of certain properties and structures located along the route of the Karapürçek-Roketsan Connection Road project (km:0+038.57-8+746.67) by the General Directorate of Highways to facilitate construction works.
Karapürçek-Roketsan Connection Road · urgent expropriation · General Directorate of Highways · infrastructure project · Ankara
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CB KARARITransport, Infrastructure & Communications
Urgent Expropriation Decision for Sage Access Road
The Presidency has authorized the General Directorate of Highways to conduct an urgent expropriation of specific real estate properties and their appurtenances in the Nenek neighborhood of the Mamak district in Ankara, in order to complete the construction of the Sage Access Road project (Km: 0+000.00-2+646.82) under Article 27 of the Expropriation Law No. 2942.
Expropriation · Sage Access Road · General Directorate of Highways · Mamak · Infrastructure
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CB KARARIEnergy & Mining
Emergency Expropriation Decision for Zincirliçay-1 Oil Exploration Project
The Turkish Petroleum Corporation is authorized to conduct an emergency expropriation of specified lands in the Siverek district of Şanlıurfa, required for the construction of the site and access road for the Zincirliçay-1 oil exploration well.
Turkish Petroleum · Şanlıurfa · Siverek · expropriation · oil exploration
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CB KARARIEnergy & Mining
Urgent Expropriation Decision for Bismil Energy Transmission Line
Presidential decision authorizes the urgent expropriation of certain immovable properties by the Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ) for the 154 kV Bismil-1-Bismil-2 Energy Transmission Line Project. The expropriation involves acquiring property rights for transmission tower locations and establishing easements for conductor oscillation clearances.
TEİAŞ · expropriation · energy transmission line · Bismil
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CB KARARIEnergy & Mining
Urgent Expropriation for 154 kV Yurtçim-Kıyık Transmission Line
The Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ) is authorized to execute an urgent expropriation of lands falling within the route of the 154 kV Yurtçim TM-Kıyık TM Energy Transmission Line project. The expropriation covers full ownership for tower locations and the establishment of easement rights for conductor swing clearances.
TEİAŞ · expropriation · transmission line · Yurtçim · Kıyık
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CB KARARIAgriculture, Forestry, Food & Livestock
Land Consolidation and Development Decision for Kangal, Sivas
A mandatory land consolidation and in-field development project has been initiated in 12 villages within the Kangal district of Sivas province, in accordance with Article 9 (supplementary) of Law No. 6200 on Services Conducted by the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works. The projects will be implemented by the 19th Regional Directorate of the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ).
Sivas · Kangal · land consolidation · DSİ · agriculture
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CB KARARIInterior, Local Government & Migration
Amendments to Ministry of Interior Procurement Procedures
The regulation amends the procedures and principles for procurement by the Ministry of Interior. It introduces the 'general order contract/agreement' model, updates the nomenclature of the Migration Management authority, adds criteria for 'technology levels', removes the 'foreign-sourced' designation, and includes a specific provision for air transport services from Turkish Airlines. The amendment also streamlines terminology regarding procurement methods and includes transitional provisions.
Amended Legislation
Change:Articles 2, 4, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15 of the existing regulations have been amended, and Article 15/A and temporary Article 5 have been added. The changes include updating administrative terminology, defining a new procurement method (general order contract), standardizing terminology for tender documents, and simplifying procedures for specific service procurements.
Public Procurement · Ministry of Interior · General Order Contract · Procurement Procedures · Presidency of Migration Management
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CB KARARIOther
Privatization Tender Approved for Property in Çankaya
The sale of a 608.00 m² property and the structure thereon, located in Fidanlık District, Çankaya, Ankara, to ASKOÇ Dinlenme Tesisleri Petrol Nakliyat Gıda Turizm ve İnşaat Sanayi Limited Şirketi for 95,000,000 TRY has been approved. The decision stipulates that if the company fails to sign the contract or fulfill its obligations, the tender will be canceled and the security deposit will be forfeited to the administration.
Privatization · Çankaya · Real Estate Sale · Tender · Treasury
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CB KARARIForeign Affairs & International
Effective Dates for Five International Agreements Established
The Presidential Decree officially confirms the entry-into-force dates for five international agreements. These include instruments related to agricultural development programs, maritime law, visa facilitation, fisheries, and the establishment of an OECD center, with their respective effective dates determined as specified in the attached annex.
international agreement · entry into force · foreign policy · visa exemption · development program
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CB KARARIForeign Trade & Customs
Decision on Amendments to the Import Regime Decree
Presidential Decree No. 11506 introduces amendments to the lists annexed to the Import Regime Decree. The regulation updates customs duty rates and footnotes for specific goods, imposes new additional financial liabilities on the import of certain items, and modifies or clarifies existing tariff classifications (GTİP).
Amended Legislation
Change:Amends the lists annexed to the Import Regime Decree dated 31/12/2020 and numbered 3350 by updating customs duty rates, footnotes, and product descriptions for various tariff codes (GTİP), while adjusting the scope of specific product lists.
Import Regime · Customs Duty · Foreign Trade · Tariff Classification
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CB KARARIForeign Trade & Customs
Customs Duty Rates Updated in Turkish Tariff Schedule
The Presidential Decree amends the customs duty rates for various product groups within the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule. The updates encompass a wide range of goods, including chemical products, printing inks, plastic polymers, pipe fittings, paper and paperboard, locks, cleaning machinery, valves, electronic devices, automotive components, and toys.
Amended Legislation
Change:The decree updates the customs duty rates for the relevant positions stipulated in the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, which was enacted by the Presidential Decree No. 10781 dated December 30, 2025.
Customs Duty · Tariff Schedule · Import · Tax Rates · International Trade
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CB KARARIForeign Trade & Customs
Amendments to Additional Customs Duty Decision on Imports
Presidential Decree No. 11508 amends the 'Decision on the Application of Additional Customs Duties on Imports'. The regulation updates additional customs duty rates for specific product groups, includes or excludes certain goods from the tax scope, and clarifies provisions regarding imports performed under customs duty exemptions. A transitional period is provided for declarations registered within 30 days following the publication of the decree, allowing for the application of previous rates.
Amended Legislation
Change:The 6th paragraph of Article 4 of the Decision on the Application of Additional Customs Duties on Imports (Decision No. 3351) has been amended. Additionally, the annex tables (Annex-1, Annex-3) have been revised, with new items added and some items removed from the lists.
Additional Customs Duty · Imports · Customs Tariff · Foreign Trade
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Updated List of Products Subject to Import Surveillance
The list of products subject to surveillance in imports, as specified in Article 1 of the Communiqué No. 2018/5, has been updated. This amendment reshapes the criteria or scope for the surveillance of certain imported goods and will enter into force 30 days after its publication.
Amended Legislation
Change:The table outlining products subject to import surveillance under Article 1 of Communiqué No. 2018/5 has been replaced and updated.
Import · Surveillance · Ministry of Trade · Customs · Communiqué
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Updated List of Products Subject to Import Surveillance
The list of products and surveillance criteria under the Communiqué on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports (No: 2018/7) has been updated. The amendment re-regulates the conditions for subjecting certain imported goods to surveillance measures. The Communiqué enters into force 30 days after its publication.
Amended Legislation
Change:The table in Article 1 of Communiqué No: 2018/7, which specifies the HS codes, descriptions, and unit values of products subject to surveillance, has been updated.
Import · Surveillance · Ministry of Trade · Customs · Foreign Trade
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Import Surveillance List Updated
The list of goods subject to surveillance in imports under the Communiqué No. 2018/8 has been updated. The table specifying the products and criteria for import surveillance has been revised. The regulation will enter into force on the thirtieth day following its publication.
Amended Legislation
Change:The table containing the list of products subject to surveillance in Article 1 of the Communiqué No. 2018/8 has been replaced with a new version.
Import · Surveillance · Foreign Trade · Ministry of Trade
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Update to the Communiqué on Import Surveillance
This communique updates the list of goods subject to surveillance during import under Communiqué No: 2018/10. It redefines the scope of surveillance measures for the specified goods and enters into force thirty days after its publication.
Amended Legislation
Change:The table of goods subject to surveillance in Article 1 of Communiqué No: 2018/10 has been replaced with the new regulation.
Import · Surveillance · Foreign Trade · Communiqué · Customs
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Amendment to Communiqué on Implementation of Surveillance in Imports
The regulation amends the Communiqué No. 2019/6 on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports by updating the list of products subject to surveillance and repealing the second paragraph of Article 2. This measure aims to align import surveillance mechanisms with current trade policies. The regulation enters into force thirty days after its publication.
Amended Legislation
Change:The product table in Article 1 of the Communiqué has been replaced, and the second paragraph of Article 2 has been repealed.
import · surveillance · trade · customs · legislation
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Amendment to Import Surveillance Procedures and Scope
The regulation updates the list of goods subject to surveillance during import and removes an exemption regarding documentation for certain solar panel components. Specifically, it eliminates the provision that allowed the 'Exporter-Producer Information Form' to be waived for goods with customs tariff code 7007.19.80.00.15 upon submission of a capacity report, making the submission of this form mandatory in all cases.
Amended Legislation
Change:The surveillance table in Article 1 of Communiqué No. 2020/1 has been replaced, and the exemption in Annex-2 allowing for the waiver of the 'Exporter-Producer Information Form' for certain solar panel components upon submission of a capacity report has been repealed.
Import · Surveillance · Solar Panel · Ministry of Trade · HS Code
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Update to the Communiqué on Surveillance in Imports
The Communiqué on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports (No: 2020/6) has been updated, specifically amending the list of products subject to surveillance criteria. The changes will enter into force on the thirtieth day following its publication.
Amended Legislation
Change:The table detailing products subject to import surveillance in Article 1 of the Communiqué No: 2020/6 has been replaced.
import · surveillance · trade · customs · communique
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Update to the List of Goods Subject to Import Surveillance
The table listing goods subject to surveillance during import, as set out in the existing regulation, has been updated. This amendment revises the scope or the reference price thresholds for products subject to import surveillance. The regulation enters into force on the thirtieth day following its publication.
Amended Legislation
Change:The table specifying the goods subject to surveillance under Article 1 of Communiqué No. 2025/1 has been replaced.
Import · Surveillance · Ministry of Trade · Foreign Trade
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Import Surveillance Product List Updated
The regulation amends the product list subject to surveillance for imports, as specified in Communiqué No. 2025/9. The changes will enter into force thirty days after the date of publication.
Amended Legislation
Change:The list of products subject to import surveillance, provided under Article 1 of Communiqué No. 2025/9, has been updated.
Import · Surveillance · Ministry of Trade · Customs
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Amendment to Surveillance Communiqué on Animal Bedding Imports
The requirement to submit an "Exporter-Producer Information Form" has been waived for imports of products used in animal bedding production, provided that a valid production capacity report is presented.
Amended Legislation
Change:An exemption was added to the "2B-Exporter-Producer Information Form" mentioned in Annex-2 of Communiqué No. 2026/29, stating that this form is not required for animal bedding production if a capacity report is submitted.
import · surveillance · animal bedding · capacity report · trade
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Surveillance Measures Imposed on Certain Imports
Surveillance measures are introduced for the import of goods under specified customs tariff statistics positions (GTIP) that fall below a certain customs value. Such imports are subject to a surveillance certificate issued by the Directorate General of Import. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Single Window System using a qualified electronic signature. Goods without a certificate cannot be cleared through customs. Issued surveillance certificates are valid for six months.
import · surveillance certificate · customs · foreign trade · Ministry of Trade
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Surveillance Certificate Requirement Introduced for Certain Imports
A surveillance regime has been introduced for the import of specific goods that fall below the established unit customs value. The importation of these goods is now subject to a surveillance certificate issued by the Ministry of Trade. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Customs Single Window System using an electronic signature. Certificates issued under this regulation are valid for six months.
Import · Surveillance Certificate · Ministry of Trade · Customs · Single Window System
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Communiqué No. 2026/40 on Surveillance Application in Imports Published
The Communiqué mandates that imports of goods under specific customs tariff statistical positions (GTIP) falling below defined unit values are subject to a surveillance certificate issued by the Ministry of Trade. Importers must apply via the Ministry's online portal or e-Government using a digital signature. Surveillance certificates are valid for six months and must be presented during customs declaration. Incorrect or fraudulent information will lead to the rejection of applications, and failure to complete required registry processes within the specified timeframe will render the application void.
import · surveillance certificate · customs · foreign trade · GTIP
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Communiqué No: 2026/41 on Surveillance Application in Imports
This Communiqué sets the procedures and principles for the surveillance application in the importation of specific goods defined by their HS codes. For goods imported below the specified unit value, obtaining a surveillance certificate from the Ministry of Trade is mandatory. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Customs Single Window System, with provisions for physical applications in case of system failures. The surveillance certificates are valid for six months and must be presented to customs authorities during the registration of the customs declaration.
Import · Surveillance Certificate · Ministry of Trade · HS Code · Customs
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Communiqué on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports (2026/42)
The Communiqué mandates the acquisition of a surveillance document from the Ministry of Trade for the importation of goods with specific customs tariff statistical positions (GTİP) that fall below the determined unit values. It establishes procedures for electronic applications via the Customs Single Window System, outlines examination processes, sets a six-month validity period for the documents, and defines sanctions for false declarations. The surveillance document is required for submission to customs authorities during the registration of the customs declaration.
import · surveillance document · customs · Ministry of Trade · foreign trade
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Communiqué on Surveillance in Imports (No: 2026/43)
A surveillance implementation is introduced for the import of goods under specific HS codes whose unit customs value falls below a defined threshold. Obtaining a surveillance certificate from the Ministry of Trade is mandatory for these imports, with applications required to be submitted electronically via e-signature. Surveillance certificates are valid for six months, and the certificate number must be declared in the customs declaration.
import · surveillance certificate · customs · foreign trade · regulation
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Communiqué on Surveillance in Imports (2026/44)
The Communiqué establishes a surveillance regime for the import of goods under specific HS codes whose unit customs value falls below the threshold determined by the Ministry of Trade. Imports of these goods are conditional upon obtaining a surveillance certificate. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Single Window System with an e-signature. The certificate is valid for six months and must be declared to customs authorities during the registration of the customs declaration.
Import · Surveillance Certificate · Ministry of Trade · Customs · Single Window System
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Surveillance Measures Introduced for Certain Imported Goods
Surveillance measures have been introduced for the import of goods under specified customs tariff statistics positions (GTİP) that fall below the established unit customs value. Imports within this scope will be subject to a surveillance certificate issued by the Ministry of Trade. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Single Window System, and the surveillance certificates will be valid for six months. The regulation will enter into force on the thirtieth day following its publication.
import · surveillance certificate · customs value · single window system · ministry of trade
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Additional Financial Charge Imposed on Specific Plastic Raw Material Imports
Following the safeguard investigation conducted by the Ministry of Trade, an additional financial charge has been imposed for a period of three years on the imports of goods classified under HS code 3907.61.00.00.00 with a viscosity of 78 ml/g or higher. The measure will be implemented upon the enactment of the relevant Presidential Decree, including exemptions for developing countries and provisions for consultations with WTO members.
Import · Safeguard Measure · Additional Financial Charge · Ministry of Trade · Customs
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Safeguard Investigation on Polyethylene Terephthalate Chip Imports
The Ministry of Trade has initiated a sunset review investigation into the existing safeguard measure on imports of Polyethylene Terephthalate Chips (GTIP 3907.69.00.00.00) following a request to extend the measure. The investigation will assess whether the current measure remains necessary to prevent or remedy serious injury and evaluate the domestic industry's adjustment to market conditions. Interested parties are required to submit their completed questionnaires to the Ministry within 30 days of the publication of the communiqué. The investigation is expected to be concluded within nine months, with a possible six-month extension if necessary.
safeguard measure · imports · polyethylene terephthalate chips · investigation · trade policy
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Safeguard Investigation Initiated for Wire Rod Imports
The Ministry of Trade has initiated a sunset review investigation into the existing safeguard measure on imports of wire rod upon request for an extension. The investigation aims to evaluate the domestic industry's adaptation to market conditions and the necessity of the current measure in preventing serious injury. Interested parties are required to submit their questionnaire responses to the Ministry within 30 days. The investigation is scheduled for completion within nine months, with the possibility of a six-month extension.
Wire Rod · Safeguard Measure · Ministry of Trade · Imports · Investigation
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Amendment to Radio Equipment Import Inspection Communiqué
The import inspection list for radio equipment has been updated. Specific HS codes (GTIP) have been assigned to smartwatches and wireless earphones to clarify the scope of inspections.
Amended Legislation
Change:The row for '8517.62.00.90.00' (others including smartwatches and wireless bluetooth earphones) in the Annex-1 table of the Communiqué (2026/8) has been replaced with '8517.62.00.90.11-Smartwatches', and '8518.30.00.90.11-Wireless Earphones' has been added to the table.
Import Inspection · Radio Equipment · Smartwatch · Wireless Earphones · HS Code
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Amendment to Import Surveillance Communiqué on Motion-Sensing Switches
The amendment to the Import Surveillance Communiqué on products requiring 'CE' marking includes products with motion sensing capabilities under the 8536.50.80.00.10 HS code within the scope of LVD (Low Voltage Directive) inspections. Additionally, the scope of household-type switches has been clarified by excluding those with motion sensing features to ensure regulatory alignment.
Amended Legislation
Change:A new entry has been added to Annex-2 of the 2026/9 Communiqué following the 238th item, and the item description for 'household-type switches' at the 240th row has been amended to exclude those with motion-sensing capabilities.
CE marking · Import surveillance · LVD · HS Code · Electrical switches
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Annex-1 List of Toy Import Inspection Communiqué Updated
The Annex-1 list of the Communiqué on the Import Inspection of Toys (2026/10), which regulates the inspection procedures for toy imports, has been updated. This amendment redefines the scope of products subject to import inspection under this regime.
Amended Legislation
Change:Replaces the Annex-1 list of the Communiqué on the Import Inspection of Toys (2026/10) published in the Official Gazette dated 31/12/2025 with a new version.
Toys · Import · Inspection · Customs · Product Safety
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Update to Import Inspection Communiqué Regarding Tattoo Inks
The amendment to the Import Inspection Communiqué on Consumer Products updates the customs tariff code (GTIP) and description for a specific product group. Accordingly, the product category previously classified under 3215.90.70.00.19 and labeled as 'Others' has been reclassified under 3215.90.70.00.12, with its description updated to 'Tattoo Inks'.
Amended Legislation
Change:The product listed in the 3rd row of Annex-1 of the Import Inspection Communiqué on Consumer Products (2026/12) has been updated: the customs tariff code has been changed from 3215.90.70.00.19 to 3215.90.70.00.12, and the description has been changed from 'Others' to 'Tattoo Inks'.
Import Inspection · Consumer Products · Tattoo Ink · HS Code · Communiqué
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
GTIP Updates for Import Inspection of Mother and Baby Products
Certain GTIP codes and product descriptions in the Import Inspection Communiqué for Mother and Baby Products have been updated. The amendment refines the classification of toy groups to ensure greater clarity in import inspection procedures.
Amended Legislation
Change:The amendment updates the GTIP codes and product descriptions in rows 54, 55, and 56 of the Annex-2 table of the Communiqué No. 2026/17. Row 54's code '9503.00.49.00.00' is replaced with '9503.00.49.00.11', and its description is specified as 'Toys representing animals or non-human creatures'. The codes in rows 55 and 56 are updated to '9503.00.95.00.11' and '9503.00.99.00.11' respectively, with their descriptions standardized to 'Toys'.
import inspection · toys · GTIP · foreign trade · product safety
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CommuniquéForeign Trade & Customs
Amendment to the Import Inspection Communique on Machinery
This communique issued by the Ministry of Trade amends the 'Import Inspection Communique on Machinery'. With this amendment, the 8th row in the Annex-2/A list of the original communique has been repealed, thereby removing the specified machinery category from the scope of these import inspection requirements.
Amended Legislation
Change:The 8th row in Annex-2/A of the Import Inspection Communique on Machinery (2026/32) has been repealed.
Import Inspection · Machinery Import · Product Safety · Foreign Trade
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High-Level Appointments by the Presidency
Presidential decrees dated July 10, 2026, effectuate various appointments, removals, and reassignments of high-level officials and personnel across multiple ministries and regulatory bodies, including the Ministry of Family and Social Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Nuclear Regulatory Authority.
Appointment · Dismissal · Presidential Decree · Bureaucracy · Public Personnel
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