Chemical imports require the management of both customs and chemical regulations obligations.
The importer must check: KKDIK registration status of the substance; Appointment of the Exclusive Representative of the foreign manufacturer; current SDS and correct SEA/CLP label; Mixtures requiring UFI/PCN; Consistency of customs declaration with legislation.
Non-compliance may result in products being blocked at customs or in the marketplace. ONAY Mühendislik ensures end-to-end compliance with import processes.
Chemical Documents Required by Customs
The most frequently requested documents annexed to the declaration in chemical imports are the analysis certificate, safety data sheet and the relevant ministry letter of conformity depending on the HS Code of the product. The safety data sheet must be in Turkish and in accordance with the SEA Regulation; The original form in the foreign language alone is not sufficient. Lack of documentation often causes the product to be held up at customs and causes storage costs.
Relationship between GTIP Code and Legislative Obligations
Companies often think that the GTIP code only determines the tax rate. However, the code also determines which control list the product will be included in, whether an import permit is required, and which ministry it falls under control. A misdeclared GTIP code may result in both criminal sanctions and retroactive registration liability upon subsequent control.
Monitoring Tonnage Thresholds
The amount of the substance placed on the market through import determines the threshold at which the KKDIK registration obligation arises. The threshold is calculated based on the calendar year total, not a single shipment. Initiating registration preparations in advance for substances that are expected to exceed the threshold during the year is the most practical measure to prevent production from stopping.
Location of Foreign Manufacturer
Producers abroad cannot register directly. There are two options: the importer registers in his own name or the manufacturer appoints an exclusive representative in Turkey. When an exclusive representative is appointed, the importer becomes a downstream user and the registration obligation is eliminated. If there is more than one importer buying from the same manufacturer, the single representative model significantly reduces the total cost.
Pre-Import Checklist
Before the shipment departs, the following headings must be verified: registration status of the substance, up-to-dateness and language of the safety data sheet, compliance of the label with the CLP Regulation, UFI code and PCN notification if it is a mixture, advance notification if the product is within the scope of PIC, and annual tonnage projection. Repeating this check per shipment eliminates most of the delays experienced at customs.
Chemical Documents Required by Customs
The most frequently requested documents annexed to the declaration in chemical imports are the analysis certificate, safety data sheet and the relevant ministry letter of conformity depending on the HS Code of the product. The safety data sheet must be in Turkish and in accordance with the SEA Regulation; The original form in the foreign language alone is not sufficient. Lack of documentation often causes the product to be held up at customs and causes storage costs.
Relationship between GTIP Code and Legislative Obligations
Companies often think that the GTIP code only determines the tax rate. However, the code also determines which control list the product will be included in, whether an import permit is required, and which ministry it falls under control. A misdeclared GTIP code may result in both criminal sanctions and retroactive registration liability upon subsequent control.
Monitoring Tonnage Thresholds
The amount of the substance placed on the market through import determines the threshold at which the KKDIK registration obligation arises. The threshold is calculated based on the calendar year total, not a single shipment. Initiating registration preparations in advance for substances that are expected to exceed the threshold during the year is the most practical measure to prevent production from stopping.
Location of Foreign Manufacturer
Producers abroad cannot register directly. There are two options: the importer registers in his own name or the manufacturer appoints an exclusive representative in Turkey. When an exclusive representative is appointed, the importer becomes a downstream user and the registration obligation is eliminated. If there is more than one importer buying from the same manufacturer, the single representative model significantly reduces the total cost.
Pre-Import Checklist
Before the shipment departs, the following headings must be verified: registration status of the substance, up-to-dateness and language of the safety data sheet, compliance of the label with the CLP Regulation, UFI code and PCN notification if it is a mixture, advance notification if the product is within the scope of PIC, and annual tonnage projection. Repeating this check per shipment eliminates most of the delays experienced at customs.
Final Control Before Chemical Importation
The Chemical Import control to be carried out before the shipment departs can be carried out with a short list: registration status of the substance, safety data sheet being in Turkish and up to date, compliance of the label with the CLP Regulation, UFI code and PCN notification in mixtures, PIC scope and annual tonnage projection. Most Chemical Import delays are prevented with this list.
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Official full text of the regulation: KKDIK Regulation - Official Gazette.
For the basis of the label information requested by customs, see the What is UFI page.