Risk of Smuggling in Goods Brought by Passengers
What is Passenger Controlled Goods? In international travel, passenger controlled goods refer to items that passengers bring with them for personal use. These items include... Read More
How to lift a customs seizure order?
What is Customs Seizure? In international trade transactions, the customs administration may, in certain circumstances, decide to seize goods being imported or intended for export... Read More
Customs Settlement Institution
What is the Customs Settlement Institution? The customs settlement institution is one of the important mechanisms used to resolve tax and penalty disputes arising during customs procedures. Settlement,... Read More
How to Appeal Customs Administrative Fines?
What is a Customs Administrative Fine? Customs administrations may impose administrative fines if customs regulations are violated during customs procedures. This... Read More
Incorrect Use of HS Code
What is GTIP? GTIP (Customs Tariff Statistical Position) is one of the most important classification systems used in international trade. GTIP identifies imported or exported goods... Read More
Crime of Making False Declarations at Customs
What is a False Declaration at Customs? In international trade transactions, the customs declaration is the most important document informing the customs administration about the goods being imported or exported. In the customs declaration... Read More
Customs Duty and Penalty Notice Received: What to Do in the First 48 Hours?
INTRODUCTION One morning you receive a notification on your phone titled "Ministry of Trade / Customs" or you see a new document on the UETS (e-notification system). Sometimes... Read More
Importing Electronic Products (Headphones, Drones, Cameras): Taxes and Mistakes That Lead to Penalties
1) When I say "I ordered electronics from abroad," how do I open a case in Türkiye? Headphones, a drone, or a camera... It looks good in the cart; the price is high for delivery to Türkiye... Read More
Petition for Dismissal of Prosecution in Investigation No. 5607 Initiated Due to Undeclared Electronic Products Arriving via International Cargo
TO THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE INVESTIGATION NO: …/… SUSPECT: ……… (TR: ……) REPRESENTATIVE: Attorney Ferhat Küle – Istanbul Bar Association SUBJECT: Regarding my client,... Read More
What are the mistakes made during customs inspections and how can one appeal? - Istanbul Lawyer
Introduction In foreign trade transactions, customs inspection applied when goods enter or leave the Turkish Customs Territory is the process by which customs administrations assess the declared nature of the goods... Read More