Turkey’s government has announced changes to the special consumption tax (SCT) rates and fixed tax amounts for certain tobacco products through Presidential Decree No.9583, which was published in the Official Gazette No. 32824 on 15 March 2025.

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

Customs Tariff Position Product SCT Rate (%) Fixed SCT Amount (TRY)
2402.2 Cigars containing tobacco Previous: 53.5

New: 53.5

Previous: 8.3896

New: 10.5000

2402.90.00.00.00 Cigars made from substances used instead of tobacco Previous: 53.5

New:  50

Previous: 8.3896

New: 10.5000

24.03 Other manufactured tobacco, tobacco substitutes, extracts, essences Previous: 53.5

New: 50

Previous:8.3896

New: 10.5000

2403.99.10.00.0 Snuff Previous: 53.5

New: 50

Previous: 8.3896

New: 10.5000

 

Earlier, Turkey’s government introduced changes to the special consumption tax (SCT) rates and fixed tax amounts for certain tobacco products, which went into effect on 14 September 2024.