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Turkey smartphone import and registration regulations

Overview

In August 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Trade adjusted regulations for commercial smartphone imports by increasing the supervision value threshold from 200 dollars to 250 dollars. This change dictates that if a device’s declared value is below 250 dollars, taxes and legal obligations are calculated based on that 250-dollar floor to prevent under-declaration.

By early September 2026, focus intensified on projected cost increases for 2027, driven by an anticipated revaluation rate of approximately 27% to 28%. A major concern is the IMEI registration fee for mobile phones brought from abroad, which is expected to rise from 54,258 TL to approximately 69,450 TL.

Recent data from mid-September 2026 highlights that taxation on new Apple smartphone models has reached levels where total taxes exceed the base price of the devices. For the iPhone Duo, which has a retail price of 230,000 TL, the tax burden is calculated at 117,040 TL based on a pre-tax price of 112,960 TL. This total includes a 1% Ministry of Culture and Tourism share, a 12% TRT bandrol fee, a 50% Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV), and a 20% Value Added Tax (KDV). Similarly, the iPhone 18 Pro, priced at 137,999 TL, carries a total tax amount of 70,224 TL against a base price of 67,775 TL.

Entities

Turkey · Apple · iPhone · Ministry of Trade

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    iPhone taxes in Turkey exceed device base prices

    Taxation on new iPhone models in Turkey has reached record levels, with total taxes for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro exceeding their base manufacturing costs.

  2. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Turkey IMEI registration fees projected to rise significantly

    Turkey's IMEI registration fees for foreign phones are 54,258 TL in 2026, with projections suggesting a rise to approximately 69,450 TL in 2027 due to revaluation rates.

  3. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Turkey projected to increase taxes and IMEI fees in 2027

    Turkey faces significant fee hikes in 2027, with the IMEI registration fee potentially rising to 69,450 TL due to projected revaluation rates affecting passports, licenses, and taxes.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Turkey raises smartphone import supervision threshold to 250 dollars

    Turkey has raised the customs supervision value for commercial smartphone imports from 200 to 250 dollars, potentially increasing costs for entry-level and mid-range mobile devices.

Sources

areamobile.de · bolgehaber67.net · cnbce.com · donanimhaber.com · eskisehir.net · gercektaraf.com · haber7.com · karar.com · kentgazetesi.com · korkusuz.com.tr · siyasalbirikim.com.tr · technotoday.com.tr · upreg.fr · vanhabergazetesi.com · viaggioneltempo.com · wanhaber.com · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr · yenisafak.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history