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.