Resources

Customs & declaration guide

Short, practical guides that make customs clearer — from GTİP to declaration errors.

What is a GTİP code, and how do you find it?

GTİP is Turkey’s 12-digit customs tariff code, built on the 6-digit HS code. Learn what each digit means and how to find the right GTİP for your goods.

HS, CN, TARIC and HTS codes: which is which?

How HS (6), CN (8), TARIC (10) and HTS (10) tariff codes nest, how they map to Turkey’s GTİP, and how to classify goods correctly for import and export.

The most common declaration errors — and how to prevent them

GTİP/HS, value, weight and origin: the discrepancies that trigger penalties in customs declarations — and how to catch them before they reach customs.

A.TR, EUR.1 and the certificate of origin

What the A.TR movement certificate, EUR.1 and certificate of origin do, when each is used, and how they must match your customs declaration.

Import taxes: customs duty, VAT, KKDF and ÖTV

What customs duty, VAT, KKDF and ÖTV mean in Turkish imports, the base each is charged on, and how they are calculated.

How to check a customs declaration: a 7-step checklist

Which fields to verify against which documents before you submit a customs declaration — a practical 7-step checklist.