Turkey
The Turkish market is an excellent business opportunity for manufacturers of industrial machinery for long time. However, careful attention is necessary, as the Turkish Ministry has issued a regulation regarding the control of imports of industrial machinery, which will take effect on January 1, 2026.
With Regulation 2026/32, the Turkish Ministry establishes new import and inspection procedures to ensure that all industrial machinery complies with current safety requirements, both from a technical and a documentation standpoint. The aim is the alignment with the principles and requirements set out in the relevant European Directives, such as the Machinery Directive, the Low Voltage Directive (LVD), and the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive.
The core of this new system is TAREKS (a risk-based control system): a digital platform on which the Turkish importer must upload a list of documents in order to obtain a TAREKS reference number (a 23-digit number) to be included in the customs declaration and to define the type of inspections to be carried out.
TAREKS – Regulation 2026/32 (link)
With the regulation applicable from January 1, 2026, import procedures of industrial machinery in Turkey have changed significantly. Manufacturers and importers must comply with the new provisions and prepare all the necessary documentation to avoid penalties, customs holds, and suspension from importation.
These documents are mandatory for specific types of machinery; for others, although not explicitly required by regulation, customs authorities may still request them, and the manufacturer should be ready to provide them without hesitation. Based on this, it is advisable for the manufacturer to already have this documentation before shipment, in order to allow market placement and avoid customs delays.
Thanks to its expertise and network of laboratories, ENGAL is able to support manufacturers with the following services:
With Regulation 2026/32, the Turkish Ministry establishes new import and inspection procedures to ensure that all industrial machinery complies with current safety requirements, both from a technical and a documentation standpoint. The aim is the alignment with the principles and requirements set out in the relevant European Directives, such as the Machinery Directive, the Low Voltage Directive (LVD), and the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive.
The core of this new system is TAREKS (a risk-based control system): a digital platform on which the Turkish importer must upload a list of documents in order to obtain a TAREKS reference number (a 23-digit number) to be included in the customs declaration and to define the type of inspections to be carried out.
TAREKS – Regulation 2026/32 (link)
With the regulation applicable from January 1, 2026, import procedures of industrial machinery in Turkey have changed significantly. Manufacturers and importers must comply with the new provisions and prepare all the necessary documentation to avoid penalties, customs holds, and suspension from importation.
Machinery Classification: Annex 2A and Annex 2B
To avoid customs stops, it is necessary to verify which category your machinery falls into:- Products Subject to Mandatory Pre-Inspection (Annex 2/A (Ek-2/A) – High Risk): this category includes products considered high risk. It is necessary to request a prior Inspection Authorization/Permit (before importation). Examples of machinery in this category include filling, closing, labeling, or capping machines (customs code 8422.30.00.00) and rubber injection molding machines (customs code 8477.10.00.00.00).
- Low-Risk Products (Annex 2/B (Ek-2/B)): most industrial machinery falls into this category. These goods are not subject to a prior permit but may be inspected based on the risk analysis carried out by the TAREKS system. In this case, the procedure is faster.
- Invoice
- Transport document
- CE Declaration of Conformity
- report of the machinery with photos included
- CE marking plate
- Instruction Manual (in Turkish)
- Noise test reports (sound level measurements)
- Electrical tests according to EN 60204-1 performed by an accredited laboratory
- EMC tests
- Checklist according to ISO 12100
These documents are mandatory for specific types of machinery; for others, although not explicitly required by regulation, customs authorities may still request them, and the manufacturer should be ready to provide them without hesitation. Based on this, it is advisable for the manufacturer to already have this documentation before shipment, in order to allow market placement and avoid customs delays.
Thanks to its expertise and network of laboratories, ENGAL is able to support manufacturers with the following services:
- Noise testing
- Accredited electrical testing according to EN 60204-1
- EMC testing
- Documentation verification (e.g., CE marking and CE Declaration of Conformity)
- ISO 12100 checklist
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