Turkey Import Duty & Tariff Guide 2026
Türkiye is the world's fifth-largest textile exporter, the largest carpet and marble exporter, and a major steel producer — with no exposure to the China Section 301 lists. Turkish goods pay MFN base rates (16.5–32% for apparel, free for steel) plus the 12.5% forced-labor Section 301 tariff that replaced the Section 122 surcharge on 24 July 2026. Steel and aluminum pay Section 232 at 50% instead. No US-Türkiye free trade agreement exists.
The Section 122 surcharge expired on 24 July 2026. The forced-labor Section 301 tariff replaced it the same day: 12.5% on Turkish goods, on top of MFN. Computers, phones, chips, energy and Section 232 goods are exempt. Current US tariff regime →
US Import Duties on Turkish Products (2026)
| Product | HTS | MFN | +Forced-labor | §232 | 2026 total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton knit T-shirts | 6109.10 | 16.5% | 12.5% | — | 29% | No FTA; 2.5 points above Bangladesh/India |
| Woven cotton trousers | 6203.42 | 16.6% | 12.5% | — | 29.1% | Jeans, chinos; major Turkish export |
| Carpets & rugs (tufted) | 5703.29 | 6.7% | 12.5% | — | 19.2% | Turkey is world's #1 carpet exporter |
| Steel flat-rolled products | 7208.51 | Free | — | 50% | 50% | Section 232 steel 50%; replaces the forced-labor tariff |
| Steel wire rod | 7213.91 | Free | — | 50% | 50% | Major Turkish steel export; S232 applies |
| Aluminum (unwrought) | 7601.10 | Free | — | 50% | 50% | Section 232 aluminum 50% |
| Marble & travertine | 6802.21 | 4.2% | 12.5% | — | 16.7% | Turkey is world's largest marble exporter |
| Home textiles (towels) | 6302.60 | 9.1% | 12.5% | — | 21.6% | Turkish towels dominate US hospitality |
| Automotive parts (other) | 8708.99 | 2.5% | — | 25% | 27.5% | Turkey is major auto supply chain hub |
| Hazelnuts (shelled) | 0802.22 | 14.1¢/kg | 12.5% | — | ~14% | Turkey produces ~70% of world's hazelnuts |
| Leather footwear | 6403.99 | 8.5% | 12.5% | — | 21% | Premium leather goods hub |
| Jewelry (gold) | 7113.19 | 5.5% | 12.5% | — | 18% | Turkey is top gold jewelry exporter |
Section 232 rows: steel and aluminum pay 50%, auto parts 25%, and are exempt from the forced-labor tariff. MPF also applies per shipment.
Turkey vs. Competing Origins
| Origin | §301 | Forced-labor | §232 steel | Apparel MFN | Key note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | None | 12.5% | 50% | 16–32% | No China lists; S232 applies to steel/aluminum |
| China | 7.5–25% | 12.5% | 50% | 16–32% | S301 adds 7.5–25% on most goods |
| India | None | 10% | 50% | 12–32% | S232 applies; no S301; similar apparel stack |
| Egypt | None | 12.5% | 50% | 16–32% | No FTA; similar overall profile to Turkey |
| Morocco | None | 12.5% | 50% | 0% (MFTA) | MFTA gives Morocco 0% base duty advantage |
Turkey Import Duty — FAQs
Does Turkey have a free trade agreement with the US?
No — the US and Türkiye have no free trade agreement, so Turkish goods pay standard MFN rates. Türkiye's Customs Union with the EU (since 1996) covers EU trade only. Since 24 July 2026 Turkish goods also pay the 12.5% forced-labor Section 301 tariff (except exempt goods), and steel, aluminum and auto parts pay Section 232 instead.
Is Turkey subject to Section 301 tariffs?
Not to the China lists — those 7.5–25% duties apply only to Chinese goods. But Türkiye is in the 12.5% tier of the separate forced-labor Section 301 tariff, so cotton apparel pays 16.5% MFN + 12.5% = 29%, against 36.5% from China (which adds 7.5% List 4A).
Is Turkey subject to Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs?
Yes. Turkish steel and aluminum pay the full Section 232 rate — 50% on the whole customs value since 6 April 2026 (25% for derivative articles) — and that replaces the forced-labor tariff for those goods. Türkiye briefly faced a doubled 50% steel rate in 2018; today every origin except the UK pays 50%. No country is exempt any more: the Australian, Canadian and Mexican arrangements ended in 2025.
What are Turkey's main exports to the US?
Turkey's top US exports: (1) Apparel and textiles — Turkey is the world's 5th-largest textile exporter; knit and woven garments, home textiles, and towels are major categories; (2) Carpets and rugs — Turkey is the world's largest carpet exporter, especially hand-knotted and machine-made rugs; (3) Steel and aluminum — Turkey is a major steel producer and exporter; (4) Marble and travertine — Turkey is the world's leading marble exporter (Afyon white marble, Turkish travertine); (5) Hazelnuts — Turkey produces ~70% of global hazelnuts; (6) Automotive parts — Turkey is a major supplier for European automakers; (7) Jewelry — especially gold jewelry.
How does Turkey compare to Bangladesh and India for apparel sourcing?
MFN rates are the same, but the forced-labor tariff differs: Türkiye pays 12.5%, Bangladesh and India 10%. A cotton T-shirt is 29% from Türkiye and 26.5% from Bangladesh or India. Türkiye's advantages are quality, speed and proximity to Europe (plus the EU Customs Union for EU distribution); its disadvantages for US buyers are higher labor costs and no US FTA. For price-sensitive US buyers, Bangladesh and India usually win on cost per garment.
What replaced Section 122 for Turkish goods?
The 10% Section 122 surcharge expired on 24 July 2026 and the forced-labor Section 301 tariff replaced it the same day at 12.5% for Türkiye — so Turkish goods got 2.5 points more expensive. A cotton T-shirt went from 26.5% to 29%, a tufted carpet from 16.7% to 19.2%. Steel and aluminum pay 50% under Section 232 (instead of the forced-labor tariff), auto parts 25%.
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