What is Tebliğ 2026/32?
Tebliğ 2026/32 is the new Communiqué on Machinery Import Controls issued by the Turkish Ministry of Commerce. This reform aims to raise safety and technical compliance standards for all machinery entering the Turkish market. At the heart of the regulation is the mandatory use of TAREKS, a risk-based digital control platform.
In practice, the Tebliğ stipulates that no machinery can clear customs without valid TAREKS reference number, making documentary compliance an indispensable requirement for export.
How TAREKS works
TAREKS operates through a digital integration between the Turkish importer and customs authorities, driven by a risk-assessment algorithm. The importer is responsible for navigating the platform and uploading all required machinery certificates and photographs. At that point, the system decides in real-time whether to grant immediate customs clearance or flag the goods for physical inspection.
For italian companies, TAREKS is an “indirect” process: while they do not access the system personally, they must provide the importer with flawless documentation, as any discrepancy in the uploaded data can trigger operational block or rigorous customs audits.
Categories' division
Tebliğ 2026/32 introduces a clear distinction between imported machinery, categorizing products into two separates lists with distinct technical and administrative requirements.
- High-Risk category: this involves the most rigorous procedure, requiring prior authorization from the Turkish diplomatic mission in the country of origin. It mandates a sworn Turkish translation for every document within the technical file, alongside a binding preliminary examination by the authorities.
- Standard-Risk category: machinery in this categories benefits from a streamlined process, allowing for direct registration on TAREKS without consular involvement. Compliance is determined through an automated risk-analysis algorithm managed by the Ministry.
For Italian companies exporting to Turkey, a critical competitive advantage emerges: the strict diplomatic authentication procedures required for high-risk products do not apply to goods manufactured within the European Union. This exemption for EU-origin products significantly reduces the bureaucratic burden, allowing Italian manufacturers to operate with faster turnaround times than non-EU competitors. However, the responsibility remains to provide precise technical documentation to ensure a smooth risk-analysis process within the TAREKS system.
What documentation is required for Tebliğ 2026/32?
- EC Declaration of Conformity in compliance with current technical regulations
- Type approval certificates (model homologation)
- Noise emission certificates, where applicable to the specific product category
- Transport documents, to verify chronological consistency with the validity of the certifications
- Detailed photographs of the machinery from multiple angles, clearly showing the technical data plate and the CE marking
- List of components and accessories, including any adapters or power supply units
- User manuals, safety instructions and technical diagrams (depending on the complexity of the equipment)
Data consistency is a critical factor: dates, models and markings must align perfectly across transport documents, physical nameplates and technical certifications. Any discrepancy may trigger a physical inspection or, in the worst-case scenario, result in the rejection of the application.
What is the timeline for Tebliğ 2026/32?
Should TAREKS select a product for physical inspection, the importer has 20 working days to submit any additional documentation. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the rejection of the application and potential restrictions on future imports.
Legal responsibility for safety and compliance rests entirely with the Turkish importer. A TAREKS reference number merely certifies the completion of the formal procedure, not the actual conformity of the product itself. The submission of fraudulent documents or false declarations can lead to administrative sanctions and a mandate for systemic physical inspections on all subsequent imports.
How to prepare for Tebliğ 2026/32: practical guidelines
The new regulations demand a proactive approach and close collaboration with your Turkish counterparts. Here are some key operational steps:
- Constant coordination with the importer: since the importer manages the TAREKS platform, it is essential to ensure they have all updated technical documentation well before the shipment date.
- Start translation early: for high-risk products, sworn Turkish translations are time-consuming. Do not leave this until the last minute.
- Ensure documentary consistency: double-check that all data si perfectly aligned across transport documents, the machinery’s technical nameplate and the certificates.
- Prepare a photographic dossier: capture clear, high-resolution photos from multiple angles, ensuring the brand, technical plate and CE marking are easily legible.
