Import Rules, Regulations, Policies & Procedures
To Import Japan Used Cars In Turkey
Check all the key points related to import rules, regulations, policies, documentations, duties and taxes, inspections, restrictions, shipping ports, etc. which you should keep in mind while importing Used Cars from Japan to Turkey
Year Restriction
No Age Limitation
Destination Port
Istanbul
Time of Shipment
29-36 Days
Vessel Schedule
Monthly
Shipping Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
Inspection
TÜVTURK
Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Turkey
Left-Hand Drive Vehicles
Left Hand Drive vehicles allowed to be import in the country.
Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes In Turkey
Duties & Taxes
The import duty rate for importing Car into Turkey is 10 %, the import VAT is 18%
Used Cars Import Documentation in Turkey
- Commercial Invoice
- Certificate of Origin
- Original Bill of Lading (BOL) – must show chassis and engine number.
- Proforma Invoice
- Original Purchase / Commercial Invoice
- An insurance policy
- Original Certificate of Title and Registration
- Original Certificate of Title and Registration
- The passport
Importing a Vehicle
- The importation of the old, used, renovated, faulty goods requires the receipt of an official permission from the Ministry of Economy.
- As for vehicle importation, Letter of Conformity drafted with regard to the controls of the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology or the institution duly authorized by the Ministry has to be submitted to the competent customs authority during the registration of customs declarations.
- The importation of the used construction vehicles are subject to the receipt of permission by the Ministry of Economy for any used vehicle.
- If you are normally resident outside Turkey, you may import your vehicle which is registered abroad under relief and use it in Turkey. This is laid down in customs provisions and vehicle taxation legislation. The period during which the vehicle may be used is limited to twenty four months.
- Persons who are resident in a territory other than Turkey can import their vehicles for private use.
- It is not possible for a person who is a resident in Turkey to import a vehicle from abroad temporarily.
- The vehicles brought along within the scope of private use should registered in your passport.
- Returning Nationals & Diplomats must be returning permanently and the vehicle must not be more than 3 years old when purchased