Importing IT goods into Türkiye is quite complex. Turkish customs require following specific requirements, being extremely accurate, and receiving approval from various regulatory bodies. All these conditions must also be fulfilled by an Importer of Record registered in the country.
In Türkiye, TAREKS (Risk-Based Trade Control System) ensures that different products, like telecom gear, batteries, electronics, and terminals, are safe and follow health standards. It also affects how much tax you pay when you bring in imports. For equipment verification, you need the CE Mark. You also need approval from TSE (Turkish Standards Institution), which checks standards and tests products for the market, and BTK (telecommunications regulatory body) for incoming shipments.
Specific restrictions have been placed on the import of mobile devices, necessitating extra compliance paperwork. Restricted telecom equipment, like wireless technologies, also demands test lab reports, contributing to further delays. Additionally, there are constraints on second-hand portable computing devices. TecEx’s expertise in Turkish compliance documents and restrictions can accelerate your tech imports with minimal effort from your end.
Türkiye’s official language is Turkish, spoken by 90% of the population. However, there are actually more than 30 minority languages also spoken in Türkiye. To bridge the language gap, speak to your IOR, who can help ease trade with the country.
Türkiye and the EU form the European Union-Turkey Customs Union, making trade relations between the two very favorable. However, you will still need a locally registered entity to act as the IOR to clear your goods through customs.
