Basic information
Outline of the system
The approval of the Ministry of Labour, Social Services and Family, Presidency of Labour Health and Safety Research and Development Institute is required for the importation of goods covered by the Communiqué.
Costless invoiced Samples (10 kg or less by weight) are excluded.
Product coverage
Please see Products "Certain substances affecting labour's health and security "
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The approval of the Institute Presidency is not intended to restrict the quantity or the value of importation of the goods. The purpose is to protect workers' health from the harmful effects of goods covered by the Communiqué.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The procedure is mentioned in the Import Communiqué: (Import Communiqué 2022/13) published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2021 No. 31706 bis. The Communiqué is available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2021/12/20211231M3-15.htm website link.
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
It is possible for the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
If companies are registered through Social Security Institution (SSI), they can log in to CCS and have their applications made by themselves or by people they define as representatives. If private companies do not have registrations in SSI, they are registered as a result of applying to Institute Presidency with the required documents for registration.
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All individuals and companies can apply for an import licence.
Is there a registration fee?
There is no registration fee.
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
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Telephone
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Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Ministry of Labour, Social Services and Family, Presidency of Labour Health and Safety Research and Development Institute
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
The invoice of the product from the importers (may be in the proforma invoice) and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of the product to be imported must be prepared in Turkish and by persons who have the SDS Preparation Certificate in accordance with the relevant regulation.
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
An application can be made within the same year for the product to be imported within the scope of the "Communiqué on the Import of Certain Substances Affecting Labour's Health and Safety (Import: 2021/13)" by Institute Presidency.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
There is no time limit for application. The Control Certificate System (CCS) used by Institute Presidency and the Single Window Portal System (SWPS) of the Ministry of Trade work in an integrated manner. Applications can be made 24/7 via e-government.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
A positive or negative answer is given within maximum three working days after the application is made.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Licenses can be obtained in advance. Applications made with proforma invoice for product application are accepted by Institute Presidency.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
Ministry of Labour, Social Services and Family, Presidency of Labour Health and Safety Research and Development Institute
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
The assessments of applications are conducted by a single administrative organ.
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
For the isomers of toluene and xylene, which are brought by ship and referred to as bulk, samples are taken and analysed at Institute Presidency. (Analysis is not required for certified products brought for analysis in laboratories).
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
License fee is charged.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
In 2022, it is applied as 700 TL + 18% VAT. (826 TL) and these fees can change year to year.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
Applications shall be rejected if license application requirements are not fulfilled by applicants.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
The reasons for rejection shall be notified in writing.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
No appeal procedures are specified in provisions of the legislation in force. However, all actions and procedures of the administration is subject to judicial remedy according to constitution.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
The applicant may submit an objection to the Ministry with an official letter, together with the reasons of objection. The Ministry may review the objections and reasons within the framework of the provisions of the legislation in force and reevaluate the application.
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
What documents are required upon actual importation?
One copy of the document which comprises the approval of the Institute Presidency shall be annexed to the Customs Declaration form. The Institute Presidency does not take any action regarding actual import transactions after approving the document.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
No.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
The import license is valid for the year in which it is issued. There is no time extension.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Each importer can take it for itself. The document cannot be transferred among importers.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
Not applicable.
Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?
Not applicable.
Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued?
Not applicable.
What formalities must be fulfilled for obtaining the foreign exchange?
Not applicable.