New Customs Authorities Designated for Live Animal Imports

Live Animal Imports are Becoming Easier with New Customs Offices

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has reorganized the customs processes for the import of certain agricultural products. In this context, customs offices have been granted new authorities, thereby accelerating the processes for live animal imports.

Published in the Official Gazette

The "Regulation on Determining Customs Offices Authorised for the Entry of Certain Products Subject to the Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and Regional Directorates of Agriculture and Forestry Authorized to Conduct Official Controls", prepared by the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, has been published in the Official Gazette and has come into effect immediately.

New Authorised Customs Offices

With the implemented changes, the customs offices authorised for live animal imports have been redefined. As a part of this regulation, the Mersin Taşucu Customs Directorate has also been added to the list of authorised customs offices.

Customs Offices Contributing to Cross-Border Trade

Additionally, the following customs offices have been included in the list of customs offices authorized to carry out import transactions under cross-border trade:

• Sakarya Karasu Customs Directorate
• Adana Gölovası Customs Directorate
• Mersin Çukurova Airport Customs Directorate

These regulations are expected to positively impact the processes of live animal imports, cross-border trade, and the agricultural sector in general.