Turkey imposes new duties on passenger car imports to protect domestic industry

Турция налагает новые обязанности на импорт пассажирских автомобилей для защиты внутренней промышленности

The Turkish Ministry of Commerce has announced new additional duties for the import of passenger cars, aimed at protecting the country's automotive sector from increasing import pressure and unfair competition. The officials stressed that these measures will also help protect employment and reduce Turkey's current account deficit.

The Ministry noted that the automotive industry is a strategic pillar of the Turkish economy, contributing significantly to exports, value creation and employment. However, global trade disruptions, shifting supply chains, and growing protectionist policies have exposed the domestic sector to mounting challenges that require additional protective measures.

Detailed information on new responsibilities

according to the new regulation, passenger cars imported from outside the European Union and partners on the Turkish Free Commercial Agreement.

Traditional and hybrid (excluding plug-in): 25 percent of the charge or a minimum of $6,000 per vehicle

Plug-in hybrids: 30 percent of the charge or a minimum of $7,000 per vehicle

. Cars imported from the United States since 2018 have been removed.

To ensure fairness, a transition period has been provided for transactions that are already in progress. The decision will officially come into force 60 days after its publication in the official newspaper.

Balancing the interests of consumers and industry

The government stressed that these measures are designed to maintain a balance between consumer access and industry protection, while being fully compatible with the World Trade Organization (WTO). with stakeholders in shaping future policy. The main goal is to strengthen domestic production capacities, provide jobs and expand Turkey's export competitiveness in the global automotive market.