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Those products require the approval of the Commandership of Maritime Forces for
importation of sea maps, as well as the Ministry of National Defense and the General
Commandership of Cartography. Turkish authorities point out that these procedures apply to
all imports regardless of origin in order to ensure correct and accurate information to the
public.
Group 3–Machinery and Related Items. Contains some products classified under HS 7321,
8403, 8414, 84, 85, 87, 9009, 9101, and 9102. This certificate indicates that after-sale services
such as maintenance and repair are warranted on a regional basis and that maintenance
services, technicians, and spare parts stocks are sufficient. To import products from any
country, a certificate issued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce is required.
Group 4–Motor Vehicles. A pro forma invoice certified by the Ministry of Industry and
Commerce or other organizations authorized by the Ministry is required by the Customs
Authorities (technical visa) to import vehicles covered under HS 8701, 8702, 8703, 8704,
8705, 8715, and 8716. The purpose is to ensure the importation of vehicles that are suitable for
highways.
Group 5–Civil Aircraft Related Item. Covers a wide range of products under different HS
Codes if they are intended to be used in civil aviation. In this case, the approval of the Ministry
of Transportation, General Directorate of Civil Aviation, is required to prevent the usage of
imported goods in areas other than civil aviation.
Group 6 – Banknotes and Related Items. Covers importation of products falling in HS
4802.55.10.90.11, 4802.55.20.90.11, 4802.55.30.90.11, 4802.55.90.90.11 and
4802.56.90.90.11. The approval of the Central Bank of Turkey is required to import banknotes
and the like, as well as papers for securities (excluding the kind used for printing share
certificates, bonds and other instruments of capital markets, and the kind used for printing
checkbooks). The Board of Capital Markets must approve the importation of papers used for
printing share certificates, bonds and other capital market instruments, and capital markets
instruments printed abroad for the purpose of public sales. This system is intended to help
ensure confidence in capital markets. Only banks and private financial institutions import
paper used to print checkbooks.
Group 7–Explosives and Related Items. This group is concerned with products that may
cause harm to security and public safety like bombs and arms (HS codes 3601, 3602, 3603,
3604, 3912, 8211, 9005, 9303, 9304, 9305, 9306, and 9307). Importing these products requires
the approval of the Ministry of Interior (General Directorate of Security).
Group 8–Chemicals and related items. Contains some products under HS Codes 2710, 2901,
and 2902. Importing these products requires the approval of the Energy Market Regulatory
Authority. The import license aims to protect consumers.
Group 9—Products Affecting Worker Health. Goods under this group are classified under
HS codes 2707, 2710, 2901, 2902, 3208, 3506, 3814, 3824, 3901, 4005, and 6812 and their
importation requires the approval of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (Institute of
Workers’ Health and Labor Security). The purpose is to protect workers’ health from the
harmful effects of goods covered by the Communiqué.
Group 10–Fertilizers. Covers all products under HS Codes 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, and
3105. Importation requires approval from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The
purpose is to manage the resources used in agricultural production properly, as misuse of such