Türkiye has introduced the Regulation on the Importation of Civil Aircraft ("Regulation"), which came into effect on January 1, 2025. Regulation outlines the requirement for obtaining a Conformity Letter from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for certain goods categorized under specific Customs Tariff Statistical Positions (GTİP) when subject to free circulation or temporary importation regimes.

Affected Goods and Requirements

The goods subject to the Regulation include but are not limited to:

• Balloons, airships, gliders, and hang gliders (GTİP: 8801.00.10.00.00)

• Aircraft with empty weights below or above 2,000 kg (GTİP: 8802.11.00.00.00, 8802.12.00.00.00)

• Special aircraft designed for agricultural use and passenger transport (GTİP: 8802.20.00.10.00, 8802.20.00.20.00)

• Drones with various maximum take-off weights (GTİP: 8806.22.90.00.00 to 8806.94.00.00.00)

For these goods to be cleared under the applicable customs regimes, importers must present the Conformity Letter issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, either electronically or physically, during the customs declaration process.

This Regulation is particularly relevant for importers and economic operators dealing with civil aviation products in Türkiye. Businesses involved in the storage, transportation, or customs clearance of the listed goods must ensure compliance to avoid delays or penalties.

For further details on the GTİP codes and goods covered under the Regulation, or for guidance on obtaining the Conformity Letter, please contact our team.