Türkyie – CECE tackles the persistent issues with unnecessary customs checks

Indeed, unnecessary documents are regularly requested and undue inspections of machinery are often carried out by over-zealous customs officials. This is hurting the trade of construction machinery by increasing costs and delivery timelines and is not abiding by the EU-Türkyie Customs Union and the application of the EU Blue Guide, which is the basis of these import procedures in Türkyie as well.

The concerns are not episodic any longer and CECE regularly receives complaints from its member companies. In order to assist the EU industry, CECE entered into regular dialogue with the EU Delegation to Türkyie, which is aware of the concerns and is intent in keeping a good trade flow and uphold the Customs Union between the EU and Türkyie. This political goal was restated by both parties in high-level meetings at the end of autumn 2023, but they are not yet being translated into actions and are not changing the status quo for EU companies exporting to that country.

The most recent information received on this topic is actually very concerning as it depicts a probable toughening of the system for construction machinery. Indeed, in an effort to control Chinese- made machinery, which is often considered non-compliant and risky, the administrative procedures and the use of the TAREKS system may be become even more burdensome for EU manufacturers as well.

CECE members companies are invited to get in touch with us by writing to info@cece.eu to know more and to report any additional issues they are experiencing.