Importing into Turkey without a local entity can quickly become complex — especially where BTK, TITCK, TAREKS or TSE steps are required. TFTIOR acts as your local Importer of Record, so your shipment clears with predictable timelines instead of open-ended storage and penalties.
We regularly unlock shipments that are stuck due to missing approvals, unclear classification or the absence of a responsible Turkish importer.
Imports into Turkey often slow down where a local approval or a responsible Turkish entity is required. We commonly see holds linked to BTK documentation for telecom equipment, TITCK checks for medical products, and added scrutiny for refurbished IT. For companies without a local entity, these steps create uncertainty and storage costs.
As your Importer of Record, TFTIOR takes legal responsibility for the import. We align documentation, manage approvals and interact directly with customs so the shipment can be released instead of sitting in bonded storage.
Telecom and IT hardware requiring BTK approval — especially wireless, SIM/IMEI-enabled or encryption-capable equipment.
Products overseen by TITCK that require registration or supporting technical files before import.
Pre-owned servers, networking devices and laptops are only allowed through a licensed structure — which we operate.
Machinery that falls under TAREKS verification or TSE conformity, where early classification avoids last-minute surprises.
Misalignment between commercial documents and customs expectations, leading to reassessment or physical inspection.
Customs require a registered importer in Turkey. Without one, the shipment simply cannot be released — we fill this gap as IOR.
You keep your commercial relationship with the end customer. We take care of the legal import, regulatory interactions and tax handling under our entity.
You do not need to open a company in Turkey to run projects or deliver equipment. TFTIOR steps in as the Importer of Record and manages all customs-facing responsibilities under our local entity.
We review HS codes, technical specs and use case to confirm whether BTK, TITCK, TAREKS or other approvals are triggered.
Documentation is filed under our name as IOR. We respond to customs queries and keep you updated on each milestone.
We coordinate delivery, storage or handover to local partners, project teams or data centers as required.
From enterprise IT and telecom infrastructure to medical devices and industrial machinery, we align each product type with the correct Turkish regulatory path.
Servers, firewalls, switches, wireless access points, satellite equipment and SIM/IMEI devices often require BTK documentation. Encryption functions should be confirmed early to avoid delays or additional review at the border.
Pre-owned enterprise devices — such as data center servers, networking hardware and laptops — are restricted unless they follow a licensed import pathway. TFTIOR is authorized to handle these shipments under a compliant framework.
Products overseen by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TITCK) may require registration or specific supporting documents prior to import. We verify these requirements before you ship, so equipment does not sit idle in customs.
Certain machinery is subject to TAREKS verification or TSE assessment. Early HS code classification determines whether additional conformity checks apply and which documents must be included with the shipment.
Equipment with potential strategic or military application may require additional licensing. We help identify restrictions and secure approvals where relevant, before the goods leave origin.
Being physically based in Turkey means we can assist with engineering checks, staging, local data center coordination and final mile delivery — so gear arrives ready to deploy.
A simple, predictable flow from pre-check to release — designed so your team always knows the next step and expected timing.
IMEI registration support, BTK documentation handling and fast clarification cycles with customs — plus proximity to data centers and critical project sites.
For practical examples, see our latest write-ups: Turkey IOR Case Studies.
Whether it is a one-off lab installation or a multi-site telecom rollout, we align the IOR structure with your project timeline and risk profile.
A quick clarification of the most common concerns. For anything project-specific, you can always reach us directly.
TFTIOR provides Importer of Record services in multiple countries. Explore active coverage below or view the full overview page.
