Customs-duty change for dried onions and sunflower seeds
The decision published on 27 August 2026 revised temporary or seasonal customs-duty rates for three Turkish GTIP lines.
The amendment replaces the relevant footnotes in Annex I to Türkiye's Import Regime Decision. The outcome must therefore be checked against the 12-digit Turkish GTIP, origin and customs transaction date rather than the commercial product name alone.
Which products are covered?
The measure covers dried onions under GTIP 0703.10.19.00.11 and sunflower seeds under GTIPs 1206.00.91.00.19 and 1206.00.99.00.19. The sunflower-seed lines differ from the tariff subdivisions expressly identified as seed or snack products.
Temporary 5% rate for dried onions
A 5% customs-duty rate applies through 31 January 2027 inclusive to GTIP 0703.10.19.00.11. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Singapore and Kosovo are excluded from this temporary footnote. Their own country column and any preferential conditions must be checked separately; the exclusion does not by itself establish a 0% rate.
Seasonal 12% rate for sunflower seeds
A 12% customs-duty rate applies to GTIPs 1206.00.91.00.19 and 1206.00.99.00.19 from 1 January through 15 June and from 1 October through 31 December. Outside those periods, verify the general and origin-specific rate in force under Annex I.
The operative date matters
The decision entered into force on publication. Landed-cost work should use the customs-relevant transaction date, not merely the order or dispatch date; the 1 October transition is particularly important for sunflower-seed imports.
| GTIP | Goods | Rate | Period / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0703.10.19.00.11 | Dried onions | 5% | Through 31 January 2027; excluding Bosnia and Herzegovina, Singapore and Kosovo |
| 1206.00.91.00.19 | Sunflower seeds - other | 12% | 1 January-15 June and 1 October-31 December |
| 1206.00.99.00.19 | Sunflower seeds - other | 12% | 1 January-15 June and 1 October-31 December |
Checks before declaration and costing
- Match the technical and commercial description to the 12-digit Turkish GTIP.
- For dried onions, check whether origin falls within a stated exception.
- For sunflower seeds, evidence the distinction between seed, snack and other tariff lines.
- Confirm whether the declaration date falls within a seasonal-rate period.
- Review VAT, agricultural requirements, registration documents and other import measures separately.
This page provides general information and decision support. A product-specific duty result must be confirmed against the correct GTIP, technical description, origin, preferential evidence and customs transaction date.
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