Basic information
Outline of the system
For the imports of vehicles indicated below, the requirement by the Customs Authorities of a pro forma invoice certified by the Ministry of Industry and Technology or other organizations authorized by the Ministry (Technical visa) was removed. However, the approval of the Ministry of Industry and Technology or Turkish Standard Institution (TSI) authorized by the Ministry continues to be required for the importation of the vehicles below.
Product coverage
Please see Products "Vehicles"
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
Certification of the Ministry is not intended to restrict the quantity or the value of importation of the goods. The purpose is to assure the importation of vehicles which are suitable for highways.
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 2020/7) published in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2019, No. 30995 bis. The Communiqué is available at the https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2019/12/20191231M3-8.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 Industry and Technology or Turkish Standard Institution (TSI)
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
Detailed information about the application procedure can be found at the official website of TSI: ( https://statik.tse.org.tr/upload/en/file/contentionation/9110/1307201815...).
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
It is required to submit the below-mentioned documents to TSI by an application for import of vehicles with EC Type Approval Certificate;
a) For serial imports, EC Type Approval Certificate which is valid in EU Countries, copy of the certificate of conformity.
b) In case a maximum of 75 imports of one type are imported within one calendar year, copy of certificate of conformity which is valid in EU Countries and exhaust emission level declaration certificate.
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
Since the products are subject to inspection, there is no advantage for the importer to apply before the products arrive at the site.
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. Applications for approval can be made any time during the year.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Since the products are subject to physical examination, it is not possible to give license without application and examination process.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Since the products are subject to physical examination, it is not possible to give license without application and examination process.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
Ministry of Industry and Technology or Turkish Standard Institution (TSI)
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
The assessment of applications is conducted by a single administrative organ.
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?
The fee schedule, including the import vehicle inspection fees at customs, is published at this website https://www.tse.org.tr/IcerikDetay?ID=477&ParentID=7902.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement.
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 for the approval are not rejected for reasons other than failure to meet ordinary criteria.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
The reason for the rejected application shall be notified to the applicant through official communication channels.
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 TSI with an official letter, together with the reasons of objection. The TSI 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?
a) For serial imports, EC Type Approval Certificate which is valid in EU Countries, copy of the certificate of conformity.
b) In case a maximum of 75 imports of one type are imported within one calendar year, copy of certificate of conformity which is valid in EU Countries and exhaust emission level declaration certificate.
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?
There is no period of validity of licenses issued by TSI. They are issued once.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty applied by TSI 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 issued by TSI cannot be transferred among importers 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.