What Is Anti-Dumping Duty? A Guide to Checking by GTIP and Origin

Anti-dumping duty is an additional customs duty applied by the importing country when a product is exported below its normal value (at a dumping price). This duty is applied to protect domestic producers from unfair price competition and can significantly increase import costs.

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What Is Dumping?

Dumping is the export of a product to another country at a price below its normal value in the exporting country (domestic market price or production cost + reasonable profit). This creates an unfair competitive environment for domestic producers in the importing country.

Dumping Investigation Process

Initiated by a complaint from domestic producers or ex officio by the Ministry
The decision to open an investigation is published in the Official Gazette
Information is collected from exporting companies and importers
The dumping margin is calculated
Whether injury has been caused to the domestic industry is assessed
A final measure decision is made, or the investigation is closed

How Is Anti-Dumping Duty Applied?

Anti-dumping duty is applied for a specific combination of GTIP code and country of origin. The duty rate varies according to the dumping margin determined as a result of the investigation, and different rates may be applied on a company basis.

Determination of the Duty Rate

Anti-dumping duty may be applied, according to the relevant communiqué, as a certain percentage of the CIF value or as a fixed amount per kilogram, tonne, square metre or unit. The method of calculating the duty must be checked according to the product's GTIP code, country of origin, manufacturer or exporter, and the communiqué in force.

Anti-dumping duty calculation methods:

Measure applied as a percentage of the CIF value: The duty is calculated at the percentage rate determined on the product's customs value
Fixed amount per kilogram or tonne: A fixed duty per unit is applied on the product's weight
Application per unit or another unit of measure: A fixed amount may be determined on units of measure such as square metre, metre or litre
Rate specific to the manufacturer or exporter: A lower rate may be applied to companies that cooperated in the investigation
Different rate that may apply to "other companies": The highest rate is generally applied to companies that did not cooperate in the investigation or were not identified
Verification of the country of origin: The anti-dumping measure is assessed on the actual country of origin of the goods; in shipments made through a third country, the actual origin may be investigated
Checking the current communiqué: Since rates and application methods may be updated periodically, the communiqué in force must be checked for each operation

Duration of Application

Anti-dumping measures are generally applied for a period of five years. At the end of the period, an expiry review investigation may be opened, and the measure may be extended or removed.

Anti-Dumping Check by GTIP and Origin

The following steps should be followed to check whether anti-dumping duty applies:

Check Steps

Determine the GTIP code: The correct GTIP code of the product must be identified
Verify the country of origin: The actual country of origin of the product must be determined
Check the current communiqués: Anti-dumping communiqués published in the Official Gazette should be examined
Research company-based rates: Whether the supplier company cooperated in the investigation should be checked
Verify the period of validity: It should be confirmed whether the measure is still in force

Points to Consider

The anti-dumping status may change when the same product comes from different origins
Minor differences in the GTIP code may change the scope of anti-dumping measures
The certificate of origin, manufacturer information and origin evidence for the product must be accurate, up to date and consistent with each other. If a preferential trade agreement applies, the EUR.1, EUR-MED or the relevant preferential origin document must also be checked. The EUR.1 document alone does not indicate that the anti-dumping measure will not be applied.
The anti-dumping measure is assessed on the actual country of origin of the goods. In shipments made through a third country, the actual origin may be investigated

Anti-Dumping and Import Cost

Anti-dumping duty is an item that must definitely be taken into account when carrying out an import cost analysis. This duty:

Is applied in addition to the normal customs duty
Is calculated on the CIF value
Is included in the VAT base
Can significantly increase the total cost

Ways to Protect Against Anti-Dumping Risk

Always check the current anti-dumping communiqués before ordering
Evaluate alternative countries of origin
Confirm the accuracy of your GTIP code
Find out your supplier's status in the anti-dumping investigation
Include the anti-dumping duty in your cost calculation

Anti-Dumping Practices in Türkiye

Türkiye applies anti-dumping measures especially on iron and steel, textiles, chemicals, ceramics and some consumer goods. The measures are generally aimed at imports from countries such as China, India, Vietnam and Indonesia. However, since the scope changes constantly, the current situation must be checked in every operation.

Pre-Order Anti-Dumping Check

To assess the anti-dumping risk in your import operation, you can use our Import Risk Checklist guide. To find out the anti-dumping status according to your GTIP code, you can benefit from our GTIP and customs risk assessment service.