Regulation Amending the Customs Regulation

Customs Regulation Amendments 2025: Key Updates
With the latest amendments to the Customs Regulation, several new rules have come into effect in 2025. The changes particularly impact the status of authorized persons, procedures for certificates of origin, customs valuation, warehouse and temporary storage permits, as well as provisions concerning authorized customs brokers.
New Conditions for Authorized Person Status
Both general requirements and performance criteria for companies applying for authorized person status have been updated. Thresholds related to export and overall foreign trade performance have been raised. In addition, the conditions under which the “no penalty/conviction” requirement is deemed fulfilled have been clarified for certain groups. Transitional provisions allow applications with preliminary review agreements signed before a specific date to be assessed under the old rules.
New Practice for Declarations Without Certificates of Origin
Additional clauses have been introduced regarding cases where a certificate of origin is required. For non-WTO member countries, where higher duties or additional financial burdens apply, the procedure to follow in the absence of such documents has been clarified. In some cases, the duty difference may be secured by collateral, while in others, a deadline may be granted for submission of the certificate.
Cargo Charges in Customs Valuation
A new rule requires that postal and courier costs incurred up to the place of delivery be included in the customs value, even for non-commercial shipments. This change directly affects cost calculations, especially in e-commerce and small consignments.
Warehouse and Temporary Storage Rules
Certain products now require permits before being admitted into bonded warehouses. The conditions for granting authorization to open or operate temporary storage facilities and warehouses have been revised. Criteria for penalties related to shortages or discrepancies in warehouses have also been clarified.
Authorized Customs Brokers and Cases of Irregularity
Professional requirements for authorized customs brokers have been updated, and provisions on sanctions have been revised. The scope of situations subject to irregularity penalties has also been adjusted.