Turkey’s government has introduced changes to the special consumption tax (SCT) rates and fixed tax amounts for certain tobacco products through Presidential Decree No. 8958, published in the Official Gazette No. 32662 on 14 September 2024.

The announcement was made in a release on the same day.

The decree outlines a reduction in the SCT rates, alongside an increase of fixed tax amounts. However, the minimum fixed tax amounts have remained unchanged. The new provisions are effective as of the date of publication.

Amendments Provided by Presidential Decision No. 8958

Customs Tariff Position Product SCT Rate (%) Fixed SCT Amount (TRY)
2402.20 Cigars containing tobacco Previous: 57
 New: 53.5		 Previous: 5.7424
 New: 7.80000
2402.90.00.00.00 Cigars made from substances used instead of tobacco Previous: 57
 New: 53.5		 Previous: 5.7424
 New: 7.80000
24.03 Other manufactured tobacco, tobacco substitutes, extracts, essences Previous: 57
 New: 53.5		 Previous: 5.7424
 New: 7.80000
2403.99.10.00.0 Snuff Previous: 57
 New: 53.5		 Previous: 5.7424
 New: 7.80000