What is Tebliğ 2026/32?
Tebliğ 2026/32 is the latest regulation on machinery import controls issued by the Turkish Ministry of Commerce. This reform raises safety and technical compliance standards for all machinery entering the Turkish market, directly impacting every international company exporting to the country.
The cornerstone of this regulation is the mandatory use of TAREKS, a risk-analysis-based digital inspection platform managed by the Ministry of Commerce. Essentially, the regulation stipulates that no machinery can clear customs without a valid TAREKS reference number. Documentary compliance, including test reports, the Declaration of Conformity, and the Technical File, has become the indispensable prerequisite for export. Physicl inspections, when triggered by the system, are conducted by the TSE (Turkish Standards Institution), which verifies that the actual machinery matches the submitted documentation.
How TAREKS works
TAREKS operates through digital integration between the Turkish importer and customs authorities, driven by a risk-assessment algorithm. The Turkish importer is responsible for operating the platform and uploading certificates and photographs of the machinery. The system then decides in real-time whether to authorize customs clearance or request a physical inspection by the TSE.
For exporters, the process is “indirect”: while you do not need to access TAREKS yourself, you must provide the importer with an impeccable flow of documentation. Any discrepancy in the uploaded data, a wrong date, a missing test report or an incomplete Declaration of Conformity, can trigger an operational block or stringent inspections, leading to significant delays and additional costs.
Risk Categorization
Tebliğ 2026/32 divides machinery into two categories with distinct requirements:
- High-Risk Category: subject to more complex procedures
- Standard-Risk Category: benefits from a more streamlined process
The EU Advantage: rigorous diplomatic authentication procedures required for high-risk products from many countries do not apply to machinery manufactured in the European Union. This exemption significantly reduces the bureaucratic burden compared to non-EU competitors, provided that the technical documentation is precise, complete and consistent.
Required documentation for exporting to Turkey
Documentation is divided into three distinct based on the stage of use.
Mandatory Technical Documentation (To be uploaded to TAREKS)
These documents must be uploaded by the importer before customs clearance. It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to prepare them correctly and send them wll in advance of the shipment.
EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Must be issued by the manufacturer and include all applicable directives (Machinery Directive, LVD, EMC and PED where applicable). This is the pivotal document; omitting and applicable directive is enough to trigger an inspection.
Complete test reports
Reports covering EMC, LVD and Noise (the ltter being mandatory if applicable to the product type). These prove the machinery was tested according to harmonized standards. Test reports must be complete, signed by competent laboratory and readily available.
The critical date rule
The data on the Declaration of Conformity and the test reports must be prior to or equal to the date on the transport document (CMR or Bill of Lading). A later date invalidates the documentation in the eyes of TAREKS and can block clearance. This is one of the most frequent and costly errors.
User and maintenance manual
While English documents are often accepted, Turkish authorities prefer Turkish translations and may request notarized translations in case of discrepancies.
Commercial and transport documentation
Commercial Invoice
Data must match the TAREKS entry exactly.
A.TR Certificate
Essential for customs duty exemption. While A.TR products are theoretically exempt from physical inspection, authorities may still order one based on risk analysis.
Transport documentation
CMR, Bill of Landing or Air Waybill.
Packing List
A detailed list of the shipment’s contents to verify consistency across all documents.
Documentation for Physical Inspection (to be presented to the TSE)
If the machinery is selected for a physical check, the TSE inspector will verify the correspondence between the TAREKS declaration and the physical unit. Three elements are essential here:
- Technical photographs
- CE Plate (must be clearly visible and correct)
- Physical user manual in Turkish
Timelinse, inspections and liability
If TAREKS selects a product for physical inspection, the importer has 20 working days to present any additional documentation. Failure to meet this deadline results in a negative file closure and potential restrictions on. all future imports.
Legal liability for safety and compliance rests entirely with the Turkish importer. Furthermore, a TAREKS number only certifies the completion of the formal process, not the actual compliance of the product. Submitting false documents or inaccurate declarations can lead to administrative sanctions and mandatory physical inspections for every subsequent shipment.
How to prepare: practical advice
The takeaway from Tebliğ 2026/32 is clear: the quality of your technical documentation determines whether your machinery enters Turkey or remains stuck at the border.
Correctly drafted EMC and LVD test reports, a Declaration of Conformity covering all directives and a Technical File structured according to harmonized standards are exactly what TAREKS and the TSE will scrutinize.
Stalab is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory specializing in exactly this: EMC and LVD testing for industrial machinery (available on-site via our mobile lab), drafting Declarations of Conformity, preparing Technical Files and providing regulatory support throughout the entire CE marking process.
