Basic information
Outline of the system
The approval of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is required for importation of goods included in the Communiqué. However, a licence is not required for the importation of product which classified under HS codes of 2832.30.00.20.00, 2832.30.00.90.00, 2834.21, 2834.29.80.11.00, 2834.29.80.12.00, 2834.29.80.19.00, 3002.49.00.00.00, 3824.84.00.00.00, 3824.85.00.00.00, 3824.86.00.00.00, 3824.87.00.00.00, 3824.88.00.00.00, 3824.99.92.00.39, 3824.99.93.00.19, 3824.99.96.90.68, if those products are not to be used as fertilizers.
Product coverage
Please see Products "Fertilizers"
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 is not intended to restrict the quantity or the value of importation of the goods. The purpose is to manage the resources used in agricultural production properly, which may cause damage to health or lifecycle of plant, animal or human when they are treated without control.
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 covered in the Import Communiqué: (Import Communiqué 2022/16) published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2021, No. 31706 bis. The Communiqué is available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2021/12/20211231M3-18.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?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All importers are eligible to apply for licence.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Application form, original of the analysis report of the product in importation of agricultural purpose, original of the invoice / proforma invoice, original receipt.
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
There is no deadline about how far in advance of importation application for a license must be made.
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 deadline for application. It can be made any time during the year.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
License can be issued immediately if requested information and documents are complete.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
An application can be made while the product to be imported is in the customs area or before it comes to the customs area.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
The assessment of applications is not conducted by a single administrative organ; a document must be issued from the Turkish Standardization Institute (TSI) for the final import permission.
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
No.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
Yes.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
License fees range from 1,270.50 TL to 3.500 TL depending on the quantity of imported products.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
Fees are paid in advance.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
It can be refund in case of excessive deposit.
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?
Application for approval can be rejected in case information or documents requested by the Ministry are incomplete.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
The reason for the rejection is notified to the applicant 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 Ministry may review the objections and reasons within the framework of the provisions of the legislation in force and re-evaluate 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 of the approval of the Authority, shall be annexed to the Customs Declaration form.
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 period of validity of a licence is six months from the date of issue within the calendar year. Validity of license can be extended up to end of the calendar year.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for non-use or partial use of a license.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licenses are not transferable between 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.