Import surveillance decision for AirFryer and robot vacuum cleaner!

At the end of last month, a new regulation was made in the import of smartphones. Here, the limit of phones that can only be imported with the permission of the ministry has been increased from $ 200 to $ 300. Otherwise, even if the price of the product is 100 dollars, it will be taxed over 300 dollars. A similar oversight decision was made today for the AirFryer and robot vacuums.

Import surveillance decision for AirFryer and robot vacuum cleaner!

The best-selling technological tool of recent years has undoubtedly been robot vacuums. Although it has not become popular enough to have one in every home, we all see it either in our own home or when we know someone. Later, even though the electric vacuum cleaners started, none of them made a sound in the society.

Until the fryers we know as AirFryer came into our lives. These devices, which we positioned between a small oven and a microwave, sat at the corner of the kitchens of the buyers. Because it can cook meals with very little oil, and even many of them completely without oil, much better than the oven. Moreover, it is quite practical.

New regulation on smartphone imports: The lower limit was increased by 75 percent!

New regulation on smartphone imports: The lower limit was increased by 75 percent!

The surveillance application limit on smartphone imports brought by the Ministry of Commerce in 2020 increased from $ 200 to $ 350!

But the price of these two technological devices will rise unexpectedly next month. The reason for this is the new import surveillance decision we mentioned at the beginning of our news. According to this decision, robot vacuums with a price of less than $200 and AirFryer models with a price of less than $100 will not be directly imported unless a surveillance certificate is obtained from the Ministry of Commerce Import General Directorate.

Of course, this does not mean that the relevant product cannot be sold in Turkey. But unless this document is present, a $20 robot vacuum and a $150 one will be taxed as if they were $200. Similarly, the $20 AirFryer and the $50 one will be taxed at $100. In addition, let us state that the relevant decision will begin as of April 23.

Communiqué on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports published in the Official Gazette

Scope:

ARTICLE 1- (1) This Communiqué contains the procedures and principles regarding the prospective surveillance application in the import of the goods whose definition is specified below (only those with unit values ​​below the customs value shown opposite).

surveillance application:

ARTICLE 2- (1) The goods specified in Article 1 can only be imported with a surveillance certificate to be issued by the Ministry of Commerce (General Directorate of Imports). The inspection document is sought by the relevant customs administration at the registration of the customs declaration.

Application

ARTICLE 3- (1) Applications for surveillance certificate requests are submitted under the “E-Services” and “E-Transactions” under “E-Services” and “E-Transactions” on the website of the Ministry of Commerce (Ministry) within the scope of the Customs Single Window System (System). It is done with an electronic signature in the “Introduction to E-Signature Applications” section in the “Transactions” section. You can also apply via e-Devlet (www.turkiye.gov.tr).

(2) Authorization of electronic signature holders to make applications on behalf of companies within the scope of this Communiqué is made within the framework of the Communiqué on Authorization for Electronic Application for Import Transactions (Import: 2023/21) published in the Official Gazette dated 31/12/2022 and third repeated numbered 32060.

(3) In the applications made within the scope of this Communiqué, in the “New Application Entry” screen under the main title of “Application Procedures” on the “Import Document Transactions” page specified in the first paragraph, “TPS-0964-Surveillance Document Industry” in the document type field, and in the “Communiqué/Decision” field If so, this Communiqué is selected. After completing the application form electronically and uploading the forms and documents in Annex-2 to the system, the application is completed by signing with an electronic signature by the authorized user.

(4) In case the application cannot be made due to the difficulties that may be experienced in the electronic environment, the applications can also be made physically. In this case, the application form in Annex-1 is used and the applicant’s trade registry certification is attached to the application form.

Examination

ARTICLE 4- (1) The originals of the documents related to the applications made within the scope of this Communiqué may be requested from the applicant by the Ministry. In addition, additional information and documents may be requested in case of deficiencies or inconsistencies in the information and documents presented.

Issuance of surveillance document and notification to the applicant

ARTICLE 5- (1) The surveillance document is issued electronically and a notification is made to the e-mail address in the application form. The notification includes the 23-digit document number given by the system and the document date, and this information is declared by the taxpayer in the “Document Reference No” and “Document Date” fields in box 44 of the declaration. No written notice is given to the applicant.

(2) In case the system registration of the surveillance document cannot be approved due to the applicant’s lack of registration at the customs administration, a notification is made by the General Directorate of Import to the e-mail address included in the application form. Upon the notification, the importer registers in the system within five working days and informs the General Directorate of Imports. Otherwise, the application will be deemed invalid.

Sanction

ARTICLE 6- (1) If it is determined that the information and documents submitted during the application or examination phase are untrue or that there are inconsistencies or deficiencies in the information and documents submitted, the surveillance certificate is not issued until the said inconsistency or deficiency is corrected.

Information on the surveillance document and its use

ARTICLE 7- (1) The validity period of the surveillance certificates is six months.

(2) The surveillance document does not prevent the implementation of the provisions of the Customs Law No. 4458 dated 27/10/1999 regarding the customs value of the goods. The value specified in Article 1 does not constitute a basis for the implementation of the provisions of the Law No. 4458 on the customs value of the goods.

Notice of repeal

ARTICLE 8- (1) The Communiqué on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports published in the Official Gazette dated 20/4/2013 and numbered 28624 (Communiqué No: 2013/6) has been repealed.

Force

ARTICLE 9- (1) This Communiqué enters into force on the thirtieth day following its publication.

Executive

ARTICLE 10- (1) The provisions of this Communiqué are executed by the Minister of Commerce.

You can click here to access the related communiqué, and here to access its annexes.

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