【Key Focus: Additional Taxes on Car Imports from Outside the EU Take Effect Today】
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, in a press release, "Ekonomim" wrote:
New tax obligations for importing passenger cars from non-EU countries that have not signed a free trade agreement with Turkey came into effect on Saturday. The relevant regulations were approved by Presidential Decree No. 10436. With the implementation of the regulations, imported cars will have to bear additional financial obligations in addition to the existing 10% basic tariff.
For gasoline and diesel vehicles, an additional tax of 25% or at least $6,000 has been set. The proportion for hybrid models is also similar. Plug-in hybrid vehicles will see a price increase of 30%, i.e., at least $7,000, while electric vehicles will be taxed by 30% or at least $8,500. The tax changes will increase the tax burden by more than 50 million lira, equivalent to nearly $12,000. These measures will affect cars from China, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, and other major suppliers to the Turkish market.
Original article: www.toutiao.com/article/1849477885535304/
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