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Select Country Guide Import Tariffs Last published date: 2026-01-29

Türkiye applies a customs tariff structure aligned with the EU’s Common Customs Tariff under the Customs Union agreement, but with some differences for third countries. Since 1996, Türkiye and the EU share a customs union for industrial products (excluding agriculture, services, and public procurement). Industrial goods from the EU enter Türkiye tariff-free. Products from non-EU countries are subject to Türkiye’s tariff schedule, generally based on the EU Common External Tariff, but Türkiye sets its own tariffs for agriculture and certain sensitive products.Tariff protection is high for agricultural products, though the customs union with the EU and various free-trade agreements provide duty-free access for many of Türkiye’s largest trading partners. Since late 2020, however, high tariffs on certain agricultural bulk commodities like wheat, corn, barley, and sunflower seed oil, have been eliminated to address major food inflation and commodity cost increases. In addition, Türkiye’s investment incentive programs provide for duty and tax concessions on imports commonly used by exporters. A “suspension list” enables manufacturers to import certain raw materials and intermediary inputs at low or duty-exempt rates.Customs surcharges include a value-added tax (VAT) levied on most imported and domestic goods and services. The importer is responsible for paying VAT. VAT is calculated on a cost insurance freight (CIF) basis plus duty rate and any other applicable charges levied before the goods clear customs. VAT for most goods is 20%. VAT for most agricultural products ranges from 1% to 10% but may be as high as 20% for certain processed products. Capital goods, some raw materials, imports by government agencies and state-owned enterprises, and products for investments with incentive certificates are exempt from import fees.Türkiye applies Special Consumption Tax (SCT) to fuel, vehicles, alcohol, tobacco, luxury goods, in addition to customs duty and VAT. SCT rates can be extremely high for cars (up to 220%) and electronics. However, Türkiye has Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with over 20 countries, reducing or eliminating tariffs on many products (e.g., EFTA, UK, some Middle East countries). Türkiye sometimes applies additional customs duties (ACD) on certain products from specific countries, particularly where trade imbalance exists (e.g., China, India).Türkiye relies primarily on internal taxes rather than trade taxes such as customs duties to raise government revenue. Together, VAT and special consumption tax (SCT) provide over half of the government’s revenue. In principle, Türkiye’s VAT and SCT make no distinction between imported and domestically produced goods. However, the SCT on alcoholic beverages varies considerably depending on the type of product, and all alcohol is taxed at an extremely high rate, with regular review for possible increases every six months. As of the Presidential Decision published on September 22, 2025, an additional retaliatory tariff on U.S. spirits, liquors, cars, and other goods has been eliminated.Both imports and exports are subject to certain border measures in Türkiye, including outright prohibitions, licensing, controls, and restrictions. Several categories of goods require import and/or export licenses subject to change based on market conditions. On the export side, Türkiye adheres to international agreements for the prohibition or control of strategic goods and has implemented export quality control checks of certain agricultural products.

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Global Business Navigator Chatbot Beta

Welcome to the Global Business Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot from the International Trade Administration (ITA). This tool, currently in beta version testing, is designed to provide general information on the exporting process and the resources available to assist new and experienced U.S. exporters. The Chatbot, developed using Microsoft’s Azure AI services, is trained on ITA’s export-related content and aims to quickly get users the information they need. The Chatbot is intended to make the benefits of exporting more accessible by understanding non-expert language, idiomatic expressions, and foreign languages.

Limitations

As a beta product, the Chatbot is currently being tested and its responses may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. The Chatbot is trained to decline out of scope or inappropriate requests. The Chatbot’s knowledge is limited to the public information on the Export Solutions web pages of Trade.gov, which covers a wide range of topics on exporting. While it cannot provide responses specific to a company’s product or a specific foreign market, its reference pages will guide you to other relevant government resources and market research. Always double-check the Chatbot’s responses using the provided references or by visiting the Export Solutions web pages on Trade.gov. Do not use its responses as legal or professional advice. Inaccurate advice from the Chatbot would not be a defense to violating any export rules or regulations.

Privacy

The Chatbot does not collect information about users and does not use the contents of users’ chat history to learn new information. All feedback is anonymous. Please do not enter personally identifiable information (PII), sensitive, or proprietary information into the Chatbot. Your conversations will not be connected to other interactions or accounts with ITA. Conversations with the Chatbot may be reviewed to help ITA improve the tool and address harmful, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate questions.

Translation

The Chatbot supports a wide range of languages. Because the Chatbot is trained in English and responses are translated, you should verify the translation. For example, the Chatbot may have difficulty with acronyms, abbreviations, and nuances in a language other than English.Privacy Program | Information Quality Guidelines | Accessibility

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Global Business Navigator Chatbot Beta

Welcome to the Global Business Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot from the International Trade Administration (ITA). This tool, currently in beta version testing, is designed to provide general information on the exporting process and the resources available to assist new and experienced U.S. exporters. The Chatbot, developed using Microsoft’s Azure AI services, is trained on ITA’s export-related content and aims to quickly get users the information they need. The Chatbot is intended to make the benefits of exporting more accessible by understanding non-expert language, idiomatic expressions, and foreign languages.

Limitations

As a beta product, the Chatbot is currently being tested and its responses may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. The Chatbot is trained to decline out of scope or inappropriate requests. The Chatbot’s knowledge is limited to the public information on the Export Solutions web pages of Trade.gov, which covers a wide range of topics on exporting. While it cannot provide responses specific to a company’s product or a specific foreign market, its reference pages will guide you to other relevant government resources and market research. Always double-check the Chatbot’s responses using the provided references or by visiting the Export Solutions web pages on Trade.gov. Do not use its responses as legal or professional advice. Inaccurate advice from the Chatbot would not be a defense to violating any export rules or regulations.

Privacy

The Chatbot does not collect information about users and does not use the contents of users’ chat history to learn new information. All feedback is anonymous. Please do not enter personally identifiable information (PII), sensitive, or proprietary information into the Chatbot. Your conversations will not be connected to other interactions or accounts with ITA. Conversations with the Chatbot may be reviewed to help ITA improve the tool and address harmful, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate questions.

Translation

The Chatbot supports a wide range of languages. Because the Chatbot is trained in English and responses are translated, you should verify the translation. For example, the Chatbot may have difficulty with acronyms, abbreviations, and nuances in a language other than English.Privacy Program | Information Quality Guidelines | Accessibility