Customs Objections

Istanbul customs lawyer providing strong representation in administrative objections and tax court cases against additional assessments, monetary fines and goods seizure orders.

Customs Objections

We are with you in objection and lawsuit processes against customs administration decisions.

Objection Subjects

  • Additional assessment decisions
  • Monetary fines
  • Goods seizure decisions
  • Tariff classification
  • Value determination

Objection Process

  1. Objection to customs administration within 15 days
  2. Decision is made within 30 days
  3. In case of rejection, lawsuit in tax court within 30 days

Lawsuit Process

Lawsuits filed in tax court are usually concluded within 6-12 months.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is a customs authority decision challenged?

Under Customs Law art. 242, a written objection must be filed within 15 days of notice of the decision or sanction. The objection is reviewed by the regional directorate to which the issuing office is attached. If the objection is rejected, an annulment action may be filed before the tax court within 30 days (Administrative Procedure Code art. 7). The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

What if the objection deadline is missed?

The deadline is a preclusion period; late objections are not examined in the administrative process. However, where new evidence or facts emerge, repayment or remission may be requested under Customs Law art. 211. Force-majeure claims are assessed together with supporting evidence. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

Legal Basis (for review)

Statutes cited in this page's curated answers. Application to a concrete dispute is subject to attorney review.

  • İYUK m.7
  • Gümrük Kanunu m.242
  • Gümrük K. m.211

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