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Turkish Trade Remedies – May 2020

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Turkey initiated a surveillance system until 31 December 2020 (including this date) for import of potatoes, having tax code 0701.90, of which CIF value is below USD 500 per gross tones.

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Turkey Initiated Surveillance System for Import of Potatoes

Turkey initiated a surveillance system until 31 December 2020 (including this date) for import of potatoes, having tax code 0701.90, of which CIF value is below USD 500 per gross tones.

Application for issuance of surveillance certificate is made through the website of Turkish Trade Ministry (www.ticaret.gov.tr) with e-signature as well as website namely (www.turkiye.gov.tr). In case of failure of application due to electronic problems, applications can also be made by submitting physical documents.

Surveillance certificates to be issued will be valid for six months.

Please see this link for the full text of Communiqué regarding Surveillance Practice in Import (Communiqué No: 2020/7) published in the Official Gazette numbered 31126 on 13 May 2020, which is effective from the same date. (only available in Turkish).

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