Türkiye Import Rules for Indian Exporters: Duties, Anti-Dumping and Documents

How does the EU Customs Union shape duties on Indian goods?

Türkiye and the EU have shared a customs union for industrial products since 1996, and it excludes agriculture, services and public procurement [1]. Non-EU products generally pay the EU Common External Tariff, while Türkiye sets its own tariffs for agriculture and certain sensitive products [1].

For Indian exporters this means no preference. A guide for Indian exporters states that industrial goods in HS chapters 25 to 97 face the common tariff, that duties are calculated on CIF value, and that agricultural goods follow Türkiye's own, generally higher, schedule [2].

What is the Additional Customs Duty, and how high is it on garments and fabrics?

The Additional Customs Duty (İlave Gümrük Vergisi) is set by Presidential Decision 3351, published on 31 December 2020. It applies to goods in the lists of the Import Regime Decision, with rates in annex tables, and goods of non-EU origin pay the "other countries" rate unless a free trade agreement partner proves preferential origin [3]. The ministry page records 27 amendments up to 11 July 2026 [4]. We could not confirm the often-quoted figure of 52 chapters; rates are published by tariff line.

For textiles, Decree 7709 took effect on 15 November 2023 for HS chapters 51 to 63. EY reported increases of 30% for apparel and 35% for fabrics, cotton, filaments and fibres, and 100% to 166.7% for man-made filaments [5]. EY gives increases, not new absolute rates. One consultancy guide puts the duty on garments at 20% to 30% or more [6].

Which anti-dumping measures apply to Indian-origin products?

Anti-dumping duties are added on top of standard duties [2]. Three measures matter:

• Polyester fibre (HS 5503.20), India, Taiwan and Thailand: the measure was continued for five years; for India the duty is 4.25% to 6% on coloured fibre and 8.5% to 12% on other fibre, as reported in January 2026 [7]. A review began under Communiqué 2024/25 [8].
• Polyester textured yarn (HS 5402.33), India and Taiwan: Communiqué 2025/5, Official Gazette of 27 February 2025, kept the existing duty in force [9]. We did not find the rates.
• Hot-rolled flat steel, China, India, Japan and Russia: Communiqué 2024/33, published 11 October 2024, sets 6.1% of CIF value for Tata Steel and 9% for other Indian producers [10].

What is surveillance (gözetim) and how does it affect pricing?

In the September 2025 surveillance communiqué on nitrile gloves, imports below set unit customs values need a surveillance certificate, issued electronically and valid for six months [11]. For garments, a consultancy guide says the ministry sets a minimum value per piece or kilogram, and duties are calculated on that reference value if the invoice is lower [6]. Its example: a shirt invoiced at USD 2 against a USD 6 reference is taxed on USD 6 [6]. Check the list for your HS code before quoting a low price.

Which documents does an Indian shipment need?

US government guidance lists a commercial invoice in triplicate with full description, HS code, origin and payment terms, a packing list, a bill of lading or airway bill, and a certificate of origin in duplicate, in English and without corrections [12]. A guide for Indian exporters adds that the origin certificate is non-preferential, and that EUR.1 and A.TR certificates do not apply to Indian goods [2]. Chemical buyers often request a certificate of analysis, but we found no official source making it a customs document.

When do CE marking and TSE conformity apply?

CE conformity is required for products under EU CE marking directives, shown by a notified body certificate or a manufacturer's declaration [12]. TAREKS, the Ministry of Trade's risk-based control system launched in 2010, checks safety and quality electronically for categories such as medical devices, electrical equipment and toys [12]. One guide says goods need a TAREKS reference number before clearance, and that CE compliance generally satisfies TSE requirements [2].

Which Indian product groups face lower barriers?

Dyes, pigments and chemical intermediates are large import categories: dyes, pigments, paints and inks were 5.9% of Türkiye's USD 42.7 billion chemical imports in 2024 [13], and organic compounds were 10.5% of Indian exports to Türkiye in the first half of 2025 [14]. We found no published tariff rate for these groups, so confirm the HS code rate. Under KKDIK, the Turkish REACH, substances made or imported at one tonne a year or more needed registration by 30 September 2026, and inspections check for a registration number from 1 October 2026 [15].

Surgical instruments sit inside the medical device regime, aligned with the EU MDR, with an authorised representative in Türkiye and ÜTS registration [16]. An extra 25% duty on some hand tools was in force from February 2015 to April 2020; we did not confirm the current tariff [17].

Could the India-EU FTA lower duties into Türkiye?

Negotiations concluded on 27 January 2026 [18]. The EU ambassador said in May 2026 that signature is targeted for the end of 2026, with entry into force hoped for in the first half of 2027 if ratification goes smoothly [19]. A German policy institute (SWP) expects tangible effects only around 2030 [20].

The Customs Union link is contested. A trade research group says Indian goods could reach Türkiye duty-free through the EU [21]. Analysts note that the Customs Union clause obliges Türkiye to align with the EU's third-country regime, and that Ankara is pressing to modernise the union [20][22]. No official Turkish confirmation of duty-free access for Indian goods was found.

Key facts

• Customs Union covers industrial goods since 1996 [1].
• Additional Customs Duty: Decision 3351, 31 December 2020, amended 27 times by 11 July 2026 [3][4].
• India-origin polyester fibre duty: 4.25% to 12% depending on type [7].
• Hot-rolled flat steel: 6.1% for Tata Steel, 9% for other Indian producers [10].
• Surveillance certificates for gloves are valid six months [11].
• KKDIK registration deadline passed on 30 September 2026 [15].
• India-EU FTA: concluded 27 January 2026, entry into force hoped for in 2027 [18][19].

Frequently asked questions

Does India get a lower duty than China? No preferential rate was found for India. Industrial goods pay the EU Common External Tariff, plus additional or anti-dumping duty where applicable [2].

Do I need a certificate of origin? Yes, a non-preferential certificate is part of the standard document set, and it should match the invoice [2][12].

When will the India-EU FTA help? Officials hope for entry into force in 2027, but any effect on Türkiye depends on how the Customs Union clause is applied [19][20].

What TurkIndia does here

We work from Istanbul and Ahmedabad. Before you quote, our Istanbul team checks your HS code against the tariff, additional customs duty tables, anti-dumping and surveillance lists, and the CE, TAREKS and registration steps. We do not give customs rulings, so confirm the duty for a specific product with a Turkish customs broker. We do not publish service prices here. For a quote, message us on WhatsApp at +90 530 991 37 21 or write to [email protected] with your product name and HS code.

Sources

This article is general information; rules and dates change. Sources are listed at the end.