Basic information
Outline of the system
The approval of the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) is required for the goods listed below
Product coverage
Please see Products "Radioactive materials and devices using them"
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 Nuclear Regulation Authority is not intended to restrict the quantity or the value of importation of the goods. The purpose is to assure patients' security against the probable harmful effects of radioactivity that is emitted from the goods subject to 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 covered in the Communiqué (Import Communiqué: 2022/3) published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2021, No. 31706 bis. Related Communique is available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2021/12/20211231M3-5.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?
(a) under restrictive licensing systems:
Only for substances that are classified under the Harmonized System Codes of 28.44, 2845.90.90.00.11, 9022.21.00.00.00, 9022.29.00.00.00, organizations that have obtained import-export transportation license from NRA or those that have obtained a use-possession license from NRA may apply for an import permission.
Organizations that obtained import-export-transportation license from NRA can apply for an import permission to NRA for radiation sources. NRA issues import-export transportation licenses to real or legal persons when requested documents are complete and conditions are fulfilled and applications are made in accordance with the provisions of the legislation in force.
(b) under non-restrictive systems:
All importers are eligible to apply for an import permission to import substances defined in the product list, other than those listed under item a.
Is there a registration fee?
There is no registration fee.
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Companies authorized to obtain import-export transportation license from NRA for radiation sources are announced on the website.
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
Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA)
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
Applications for an import permission shall be made by filling out the application form via egovernment.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Necessary documents for the products mentioned in reply 9 (a) are described as follows:
- Application form that can be obtained from www.ndk.gov.tr web site link.
- Signed or stamped invoice or proforma invoice which declares the serial number and HS codes of radioactive source.
- Production certificate of radioactive source issued by the manufacturer of the closed radioactive source.
- For highly active radioactive sources.
- Transportation Permit Application Form for high activity radioactive sources.
- Transport Plan for High-Activity Radioactive Sources.
- A certificate of device containing closed radioactive source. Technical catalog of device containing closed radioactive source.
- A consensus certificate of the manufacturer / distributor company.
- A copy of a contract between the user organization and the importer related to the supplying of closed radioactive sources.
- Organization's commitment to send obsolete radioactive resource abroad or to the waste facility.
- A receipt showing that the permission fee is deposited to NRA account.
- Open Radioactive Source List Format for open radioactive sources and CD where the forms are saved in XLS format.
- Necessary documents for the products mentioned in reply 9 (b).
- Original signed, stamped invoice / proforma invoice.
- Document / catalog showing the technical specifications of the materials to be imported.
- Official request letter of the end user (signed official request letter containing the name, amount, project name, project purpose, name and title of the person responsible for the project).
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
Application for approval should be made to NRA at least 15 days in advance of importation.
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 limitation on the time when application for approval should be made.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
The approval shall be issued within one to five days, depending on the characteristic of the radioactive substance and completeness of the application.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
The approval shall be issued within one to five days, depending on the characteristic of the radioactive substance and the completeness and suitability of the application. Shipment of radioactive substances cannot be initiated without obtaining approval from the Authority.Therefore, approval for import permission must be obtained from the Authority by the importers in the country before being sent by the shippers abroad for the purpose of importing radioactive materials coming from abroad. However,approval for import permission may also be obtained for radioactive materials that accidentally arrive at the port without permission from the NRA.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
The assessment of the import approval of radioactive materials is carried out by the NRA.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
In addition to the NRA, application for import permission shall be also made to the Ministry of Trade electronically via Single Window System.
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
There are no other conditions for an import permission other than those previously mentioned.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
Yes.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
The import permission fee for radiation sources is 466 TL. The fee for the import permission of nuclear substances and materials and strategic substances is 1469 TL. The license fee is 5.285 TL. These fees are valid only for 2022 year and may change from one year to another.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
Import permission fee is deposited to the NRA corporate account at the application stage.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
If the applicant formally requests to NRA to cancel the application before the authorization process is completed, the application fee is refunded to the applicant by the NRA.
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 shall be rejected in case information or documents requested by NRA are incomplete or domestic use or possession of radiation sources do not comply with the provisions of the legislation in force.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
The NRA shall notify reasons of refusal to the applicant in an official letter and it shall also notify electronically via the Single Window System.
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 in the constitution.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
The applicant may submit an objection to the NRA with an official letter, together with the reasons of objection. NRA may review the objections and reasons within the framework of the provisions of the legislation in force and re-evaluate the application for the import permission.
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 Nuclear Regulation 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?
If the applicant is not the user of the materials covered by the permit; the applicant must have an import-export-transport license from the NRA. If the import permit applicant is the user of the materials covered by the permit; the applicant must have obtained a use-possession license from the NRA, or the application for a use-possession license must be approved by the NRA.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
For the products mentioned in reply 9 (a); the validity period of the import permission granted by NRA is three months. Re-application for an expired import permission can be made.
For the products mentioned in reply 9 (b); the validity period of the import permission issued by NRA is for the periods specified by the applicant in the application. Re-application for an expired import permission can be made.
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 permission issued by the NRA. However, it is mandatory to notify the NRA in case the import permission for the items mentioned in 9 (a) are not used or some of them are used. Sanction may be applied within the framework of the provisions of the legislation in force for those who do not make the necessary notifications.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Permission issued by NRA shall not be transferred according to provisions of legislation in force.
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.