The GTIP is a 12-digit customs identification number that enables the standardized numerical definition of all types of goods subject to international trade worldwide. This code is the most fundamental data determining the tax rates, restrictions, and legal obligations of goods in foreign trade transactions.
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The 2026 customs legislation has come into effect with various updates and revisions, aligning with the shift of global trade toward digitalization and sustainability. Generally, it can be stated that these updates aim to maintain the balance between facilitating trade and tightening security inspections. However, the new regulations require foreign trade professionals to increase compliance and digital tracking in certain processes.
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Importing products from China is the primary way to access cost-effective and highly diverse commodities from this massive market at the heart of the global supply chain. The process is not merely about purchasing a product; it is an integration of international trade law, customs regimes, and logistics coordination. A well-planned operation ensures sustainable profitability in the local market.
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Products seized at customs can be recovered depending on the nature of the concrete case, provided that an application is made to the relevant administrative or judicial authorities within the legal period.
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A Certificate of Origin is an official document that certifies the country where the goods subject to international trade were produced—in other words, the economic nationality of the goods. In foreign trade, proving which country a product belongs to forms the most fundamental legal basis for the tax rates to be applied and trade policy measures.
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Importing for the first time is the most effective way to gain a competitive advantage in the local market by sourcing products from international markets. The process involves bringing goods purchased from a foreign seller into the Turkish customs territory and nationalizing them by paying the legal taxes. Proper planning is the foundation of commercial sustainability.
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Customs duty calculation is performed by applying tax rates determined according to the HS Code (GTIP) of the imported goods onto their customs value. The fundamental reference point in this process is the CIF value, which is obtained by adding shipping and insurance expenses to the invoice value of the goods.
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Customs duty calculation is performed by applying tax rates determined according to the HS Code (GTIP) of the imported goods onto their customs value. The fundamental reference point in this process is the CIF value, which is obtained by adding shipping and insurance expenses to the invoice value of the goods.
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