Ukraine-Türkiye FTA takes effect
The Free Trade Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Türkiye, which provides for exemption from duties or the application of reduced rates, entered into force on October 1, the State Customs Service (SCS) said on its Telegram channel.
On October 1, the Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Turkey officially took effect, according to the State Customs Service (SCS). The SCS clarified that the agreement, signed in Kyiv on February 3, 2022, and ratified by a Ukrainian law on July 14, 2026, will grant tariff preferences to Ukrainian exports to Turkey starting October 1, 2026, and to Turkish goods entering Ukraine from January 1, 2027.
The SCS highlighted that different tariff preference codes will be used for exports from Ukraine to Turkey compared to imports of Turkish goods into Ukraine. For exports, codes 429, cancellation of the export duty, and 430, an export tariff quota, will apply starting October 1, 2026. For imports of Turkish goods, preference codes 429 and 430 will apply from January 1, 2027.
The SCS emphasized that confirming the origin of goods is crucial for accessing preferential treatment, with EUR.1 movement certificates or declarations of origin serving as proof of origin. The departmental customs classifier mentioned specific document codes, such as 0954 for EUR.1 movement certificates and 7012 for declarations of origin made by approved exporters.
For smaller consignments of goods with a total value below EUR 6,000, code 7016 would be utilized. The Free Trade Agreement provides full liberalization for 84% of Ukrainian product groups, while 6% of product groups receive tariff quotas, allowing for zero or reduced duties up to the quota limit.
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