TİCİS TÜRKİYE · 14.09.2026
14 September 2026 · Weekly publication · TİCİS assessment
For a business selling to Europe, customs preparation begins before dispatch. Product descriptions, delivery promises and the allocation of import costs belong to the same commercial decision. TİCİS approaches readiness as a coordinated business process.
Where does the reform stand?
The Council’s 3 September statement announces its approval, while identifying Parliament’s approval, signature and Official Journal publication as subsequent steps. We therefore do not treat the entire package as already applicable. The new model envisages importer responsibilities for platforms within its scope.
Council of the European Union — 3 September 2026
Dates to monitor from 2027 onwards
The announced timetable places the new EU Customs Authority’s operational start in 2027. Mandatory use of the data hub is scheduled for 1 July 2028 for e-commerce and 1 March 2034 for all traders. These concern different obligations; the final text and transitional provisions must be checked in practice.
Understand small-parcel costs
The Commission reports that the temporary EUR 3 customs duty for eligible low-value consignments began on 1 July 2026. This does not establish a uniform cost for every shipment from Türkiye; the goods and declaration procedure require individual assessment.
European Commission — EU Customs Reform
The Commission’s Q&A explains calculation by declaration item. Automatically charging EUR 3 for every physical unit or every parcel is therefore not a reliable costing method.
European Commission — EUR 3 customs duty Q&A
TİCİS recommends requesting a dated, product-specific cost breakdown from the carrier and customs representative. Separate customs duty, VAT, freight, service charges, returns and storage. Do not enter an uncertain charge in the price list as a confirmed amount.
Preparation for manufacturers and B2B exporters
Start with your best-selling products and build a single product file: technical description, evidence supporting tariff classification, origin and movement documents, manufacturer details and relevant conformity records. Determine which documents apply with your adviser for the particular goods and transaction.
Identify the importer and customs representative before dispatch. Align descriptions across quotations, orders, invoices and transport documents. Specify the delivery location, allocation of costs, delays and returns in the contract. These are TİCİS operational recommendations, not a claim that the reform imposes a new universal document list.
Preparation for e-commerce exporters
Using a marketplace does not automatically ensure accurate product data. Compare seller-panel descriptions with shipment information. Obtain written clarification from the platform, carrier and representative about who submits each piece of information. Check the total price displayed to the customer and the deductions associated with returns.
TİCİS assessment: begin with one product and one market
Instead of changing the entire export operation at once, review one high-volume product in one destination market. Identify missing data, unclear responsibilities and estimated charges. Then extend the method to other products. In our assessment, accurate information and predictable delivery costs strengthen the credibility of a commercial offer.
This publication provides general information and commercial analysis. Confirm the tariff, tax and document requirements for each transaction with the competent customs authority and customs representative at the time of shipment.