This rule requires all ocean carriers to submit a list of customs-defined manifest data to Turkey Customs at least 24 hours prior to cargo loading at Port of Loading. The regulation is applicable to all import and transshipped cargo to/via Turkey.

Freight remaining on Board (FROB cargo) is not covered by this regulation.

Deadlines

The regulation requires the carrier to declare the cargo within specific time limits:

Short sea cargo (ports of Mediterranean and Black Seas): 2 hours before arrival at first port of entry in Turkish Customs Territory. In order to comply with this requirement and handle customs responses and time differences, shippers are required to submit complete and accurate shipping instructions at least 12 hours prior to vessel departure from the port of loading
Deep sea cargo: 24 hours prior to loading at Port of loading In order to comply with this requirement and handle customs responses and time differences, shippers are required to submit complete and accurate shipping instructions at least 48 hours prior to vessel departure from the port of loading

Cargo information to be submitted

The mandatory data elements to be included in the transmission are:

Shipper’s full style name and address
Consignee ’s full style name and address + VAT registration number
Notify party’s full style name and address if the consignee is “to order” + VAT registration number
Container number(s) • Seals number(s) • Cargo gross weight (goods + tare)
Net weight (goods)
Number of packages
Package type
HS code
Goods description
UN dangerous goods code for shipments containing hazardous goods

We would like to advise our customers that the following Advanced Manifest Filing charge will be applicable for all shipments with the ETD of 1st Feb 2025:

DescriptionCharge Amount
Advance Manifest Filing ChargeUS$25 per B/L

Should you have any inquiries relating to this regulation, please feel free to contact our local customer service representatives. Thank you.