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Walnut Import Customs Duty Increased for 2026

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With the Presidential Decrees published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025 and numbered 33124 (3rd Repeated Issue), customs duties and additional financial obligations applied to walnut imports have been increased for 2026.The new regulation entered into force as of 1 January 2026.


Within the scope of the Amendment to the Decision on the Application of Additional Customs Duties on Imports, both in-shell walnuts and shelled walnuts (walnut kernels) are now subject to higher customs protection.



Increasing Import Pressure in Recent Years

In recent years, the rise in walnut imports has placed significant pressure on domestic production, negatively affecting cost structures and market balance. Low-tax imports have caused price pressure in the domestic market, weakening producers’ income levels and long-term production sustainability.

Throughout this period, sector representatives have consistently conveyed their assessments and concerns to public authorities, emphasizing the need for a trade policy that takes domestic production conditions into account.


Regulatory Process Initiated in 2023

The regulatory process regarding walnut imports began with the first customs duty increase in 2023, marking a critical step toward reducing import-driven market pressure.

Sectoral Assessments by the Walnut Producers Association


The Walnut Producers Association (CÜD) has long highlighted the adverse effects of low-duty walnut imports on domestic producers, underlining the risks of unfair competition and declining producer motivation.The new regulation adopted for 2026 is considered a continuation and strengthening of this regulatory framework.


What Does the 2026 Regulation Mean?

With the new regulation, customs protection for walnuts has been reinforced not only through higher basic customs duty rates, but also through increased additional financial obligations.This approach reflects a policy direction aimed at supporting domestic walnut production while ensuring a more balanced import regime.


As the Walnut Producers Association, we welcome all constructive measures taken to protect domestic production, ensure fair market conditions for producers, and reduce Türkiye’s dependency on walnut imports. We emphasize the importance of maintaining comprehensive and sustainable support policies for the sector.


Customs Duties on Walnut Imports by Year

Below is a comparative table outlining the customs duty rates and additional financial obligations applied to walnut imports for the periods before 2023, 2023–2025, and 2026.


Customs Duties, Additional Financial Obligations and HS Codes for Walnut Imports

HS Code

Product

Period

Customs Duty

Additional Financial Obligation (USD / ton)

0802.31

In-Shell Walnuts

Before 2023

4%

307



2023–2025

15%

416



2026 (New regulation)

20%

451

0802.32

Shelled Walnuts (Walnut Kernels)

Before 2023

4%

573



2023–2025

15%

1,099



2026 (New regulation)

20%

1,158

Explanation:The rates applicable for 2026 shown in the table above were determined in accordance with the Presidential Decree published in the Official Gazette dated 31 December 2025 and numbered 33124 (3rd Repeated Issue), and entered into force as of 1 January 2026.

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