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TRNC Import Product Groups and Customs Clearance

From cosmetics to furniture, white goods to food, and medicines and vitamins to construction materials — since 1988 we have handled the import and customs clearance of almost every product group into the TRNC. Below you can see which documents/approvals are required and contact us about your product.

For information purposes; required documents and approvals vary by the product's GTIP/HS code.
Neveser Gümrükleme LTD provides import and customs-clearance services for all these product groups. Some products require prior approval before the goods arrive at port from the relevant authority (Health, Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy, Chamber of Electrical Engineers/EMO or Trade). Contact us about your product before purchase — document and permit details are here.

Find your product's customs tariff & duty

We do not calculate tax for every general product individually here. Search by product name or GTIP/HS code in the official TRNC Customs Tariff Search Engine (GBS Tariff Interface) to see current tariff and tax rates. You can also ask us for the correct GTIP and tariff classification.

Home & Living

TRNC import and customs clearance for furniture, white goods, small home appliances, home textiles and bathroom/flooring products.

Furniture

Mobilya

Wood, metal, office and home furniture are cleared with general commercial documents.

General commercial

White goods

Beyaz eşya

Refrigerators, washing machines and ovens are electrical products; EMO approval and CE are required.

EMO + CE

Small home appliances

Küçük ev aletleri

Irons, mixers, vacuum cleaners and kettles are frequently imported electrical goods.

EMO + CE

Home textiles

Ev tekstili / mefruşat

Curtains, bedding, upholstery and furnishing products.

General commercial

Ceramics & marble

Seramik & mermer

Tiles, ceramics, granite and marble covering products.

General commercial

Shower cabins & bathtubs

Duş kabini & küvet

Bathroom, sanitaryware, shower cabin and bathtub products.

General commercial

Apparel & Textile

Import of apparel, footwear and fabric; a certificate of origin may provide a duty advantage.

Apparel / clothing

Konfeksiyon / kıyafet

Ready-made clothing, underwear and accessories. A certificate of origin can provide a duty advantage.

General commercial

Footwear

Ayakkabı

All types of shoes and slippers.

General commercial

Fabric

Kumaş

Fabric by the metre and textile raw materials.

General commercial

Food, Cosmetics & Health

Prior approval and label approval before the goods arrive at port are required for this product group; we manage the procedure for you.

Food products

Gıda

Processed and packaged food, sauces, oils and beverages require Health Department label approval and prior permission.

Health prior approval

Cosmetics

Kozmetik

Shampoo, perfume, skin care, make-up and hair dye are processed by the Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Department.

Pharmacy approval

Medicines & vitamins

İlaç & vitamin

Human medicines, vitamins and medical chemicals require a control certificate, GMP and free-sale certificate.

Pharmacy approval

Cleaning products

Temizlik ürünleri

Detergents, soap, cleaning preparations and materials.

Health approval

Chemicals

Kimyevi maddeler

Industrial chemicals, solvents and adhesives require an MSDS for every product.

MSDS + approval

Technology & Office

Computer/electronic goods require EMO approval and CE because they are electrical; stationery and printing materials are general commercial goods.

Computer hardware

Bilgisayar malzemesi

Computers, peripherals and electronic hardware.

EMO + CE

Stationery

Kırtasiye

Office and school stationery products.

General commercial

Printing supplies

Matbaa malzemesi

Printing consumables, ink and print products.

General commercial

Automotive & Industry

Vehicle, spare-part and industrial-equipment imports. Use our customs calculator for vehicle duties.

Motor vehicles

Motorlu araçlar

Cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles and motorcycles require a release order, logbook and Trade Department approval.

Trade Department

Automotive spare parts

Oto yedek parça

Automotive spare parts and accessories do not require CE certification or EMO approval, even if electrical.

General commercial

Earthmoving machinery & parts

İş makineleri & aksamı

Bulldozers, excavators, asphalt pavers and their parts do not require EMO approval.

General commercial

Industrial kitchen equipment

Endüstriyel mutfak malzemesi

Hotel, restaurant and collective-kitchen equipment; electrical devices require EMO + CE.

EMO + CE

Construction & Site Materials

Bulk import and customs clearance for construction and site materials.

Construction materials

İnşaat malzemesi

Steel, cement, insulation, covering and building materials.

General commercial

Site materials

Şantiye malzemesi

Site equipment and consumables. Electrical devices require EMO approval and CE certification.

Electrical: EMO + CE

Is your product on the list? Let us clear it through customs.

Even if your product is outside the groups above, ask us — let us clarify the correct tariff, necessary approvals and estimated cost before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

How do I import cosmetics into the TRNC and which documents are required?

Cosmetics such as shampoo, perfume, skin care, make-up and hair dye are subject to Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Department approval. As of 2026, applications are made online through TRNC e-government. An FSC, INCI/formulation analysis, product safety assessment, original packaging/label images, invoice and packing list are required.

What is needed to import furniture and home textiles into the TRNC?

Furniture, home textiles, curtains and upholstery goods are general commercial imports: Importer Certificate, commercial invoice with GTIP/HS code, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Release Order and Bill of Lading. CE may also be required for goods containing electrical components.

Which documents are needed for white goods and small home appliances?

Because white goods and small appliances are electrical, Chamber of Electrical Engineers (EMO) approval, CE certificate and invoice are required, in addition to the basic commercial documents. We complete the EMO approval and customs procedure for you.

How are apparel, footwear and fabric imported into the TRNC?

They are general commercial imports and are cleared with an Importer Certificate, GTIP/HS-coded invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Release Order and Bill of Lading. A certificate of origin for EU/Türkiye-origin products may provide a duty advantage.

Which approval is required for food imports?

Processed/packaged foods, sauces, oils and beverages require Health Department Label Approval and Prior Approval before the goods reach port. Animal foods are subject to Veterinary Department approval; plant products to Agriculture Department approval.

Can I import medicines and vitamins into the TRNC?

Human medicines, vitamins and medical chemicals require Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Department approval: Control Certificate and Import Permit Form, GMP certificate, a licence/Free Sale Certificate approved by the exporting country's Ministry of Health, invoice and Packing List.

How are cleaning materials, detergents and chemicals imported?

Household chemicals such as detergent, soap, cleaning preparations and air freshener require Health Department label approval and prior permission. Industrial chemicals, solvents and adhesives require an MSDS for each product and a QR-coded e-invoice.

How are computer goods, stationery and printing supplies imported?

Computer and electronic goods require EMO approval and CE. Stationery and printing supplies are general commercial imports with the standard commercial file.

What is needed to import automotive spare parts?

Automotive spare parts are general commercial imports with the standard commercial file. Because they are automotive spare parts, CE certification and EMO approval are not required, even for electrical/electronic parts.

How are construction materials, ceramics, marble, shower cabins and bathtubs imported?

They are cleared as general commercial imports with the standard commercial file. Electrical site devices require EMO approval and CE; some goods may also require conformity/standard documentation.

Can construction machinery and industrial kitchen equipment be imported?

Yes. Bulldozers, excavators, asphalt pavers and their parts are general commercial imports and do not require EMO approval. Only electrical site devices and industrial kitchen equipment require EMO approval and CE.

How are motor vehicles imported into the TRNC?

Motor-vehicle imports require Release Order, Bill of Lading, invoice, original logbook and Trade Department approval, and must meet the age limits. Customs duty, Price Stability Fund, wharf charge, GKK, withholding, bandrol and VAT apply; use the free calculator for an estimate.

Which basic documents are required for every import?

Every import requires an Importer Certificate, original QR-coded commercial invoice with GTIP/HS code, Packing List where more than one carton is shipped, Certificate of Origin, Release Order and Bill of Lading. See the Documents Guide for details.

Can goods loaded without approval enter the TRNC?

No. Goods loaded without the required approvals cannot be cleared even if they arrive at port; re-export or destruction may be required. Always contact us before purchase.