New Electronic System For Importation Transactions

The Turkish Ministry of Economy ("Ministry") has recently brought into effect a new electronic system for the importation of goods.

The Communiqué No 2017/3 on Electronic Applications for Importation Procedures (the "Communiqué") was published in the Official Gazette numbered 30283 dated 27 December 2017 and introduced new procedures for importation transactions.

The Communiqué requires certain import and clearance procedures to be completed electronically by authorised persons on behalf of import companies. Authorised users will need to possess secure electronic signatures or mobile electronic signatures obtained from accredited service providers in order to access the system.