12.01.2026 18:21
As of February 6, all products purchased online from abroad will be subject to customs procedures and a declaration requirement will be introduced. AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik made important statements regarding the customs tax regulation. Stating that the step was taken to prevent unfair competition, Çelik said, "In exceptional cases where there is a technological necessity, some new assessments may be made. The door for this is open."
AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik stated that "In exceptional cases where there is a technological necessity, some new evaluations may be made" regarding customs duties.
AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik made statements after the party's Central Executive Board (MYK) meeting. Addressing the agenda items, Çelik also spoke about the controversial customs duty decision.
BACKTRACKING SIGNAL Indicating that new evaluations could be made regarding the decision, Çelik stated, "The main principle in customs duty regulation is consumer health and product safety. This step was taken to prevent unfair competition. In exceptional cases where there is a technological necessity, some new evaluations may be made. The door is open for this. The Ministry of Trade is showing the necessary sensitivity regarding excessive pricing," he expressed.
CUSTOMS DUTY DECISION Recently, the "Decision on Amending the Implementation of Some Articles of the Customs Law No. 4458" was published in the Official Gazette. According to the decision, tax rates were arranged based on the country of origin for medicines and dietary supplements that are sent to an individual by a health institution report or by post or express cargo, which do not constitute a commercial quantity and nature, and whose value does not exceed 1,500 euros. Additionally, it was stated that all products purchased online from abroad would be subject to customs procedures and a declaration requirement would be introduced.
With the decision, it was announced that a single and fixed tax rate of 30% would be applied for goods coming from European Union (EU) countries, and 60% for goods coming from non-EU countries. Furthermore, if the goods are included in the list of goods specified in the Special Consumption Tax Law (ÖTV) as item 4, an additional single and fixed tax of 20% would be collected on top of the 60% and 30% rates.
With the regulation, the provision that previously provided tax exemption for goods up to 30 euros has been completely abolished.