11.7 billion lira in fines and additional accruals during customs inspections

The Ministry of Commerce announced the results of the post- and secondary control inspections carried out within the scope of foreign trade transactions. As a result of the investigations carried out in the January-September period of 2026, a total of 11.7 billion lira of additional accrual and penalty decisions were issued. The Ministry reported that the amount in question increased by 32 percent compared to the same period last year.

In the statement of the Ministry, it was stated that the audits were carried out to ensure the compliance of foreign trade transactions with the legislation, to prevent tax loss and evasion, and to protect the rights of companies operating in accordance with the rules.

MORE THAN 155 THOUSAND CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS WERE EXAMINED

According to the statement, 155 thousand 270 customs declarations were examined for the second time within the scope of 804 secondary control reports prepared by 18 customs and foreign trade regional directorates.

As a result of the investigations, an additional accrual and penalty decision of 9.9 billion lira was issued for 26 thousand 653 customs declarations registered by 3 thousand 947 companies and irregularities were detected. It was reported that this amount increased by 37 percent compared to the same period last year.

POST-CONTROL INSPECTION FOR 160 COMPANIES

The Ministry announced that advanced data analytics techniques were used in the inspections and that the companies identified as risky were examined by inspectors.

In this context, post-control audits were carried out on 160 companies. As a result of the inspections, a total of 1.8 billion lira of additional accrual and penalty decisions were issued, and this amount increased by 11 percent compared to the same period last year.

ANNUAL INCREASE IN INSPECTIONS IS 32 PERCENT

The Ministry of Commerce emphasized that declaration examinations carried out within the scope of secondary control and subsequent control audits of companies are important in ensuring fair competition and protecting the rights of honest traders.