TURKEY HS CODE CHAPTER 14: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Products classified under Chapter 14 typically consist of vegetable materials in their raw state or subjected to simple cleaning, bleaching, or dyeing processes. These materials serve as primary inputs for vertical integration chains such as textiles, food production, leather tanning, and decorative arts.
CATEGORICAL HS CODE DISTRIBUTION (1401 - 1404)
| HS Code | Product Description and Classification |
|---|---|
| 1401 | Vegetable materials primarily for plaiting (Bamboo, rattan, reeds, rushes, raffia, etc.) |
| 1402 | Vegetable materials for stuffing or padding (Kapok, vegetable hair, etc.) |
| 1403 | Vegetable materials for brooms or brushes (Broomcorn, piassava, istle, etc.) |
| 1404 | Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included (Cotton linters, henna, sumac, etc.) |
TECHNICAL SUB-HEADINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
| HS Code (Statistical Key) | Product Specification |
|---|---|
| 1401.10.00.00.00 | Bamboos |
| 1401.20.00.00.00 | Rattans (Cane) |
| 1401.90.00.10.00 | Reeds |
| 1401.90.00.90.11 | Basket willow (Osier) |
| 1401.90.00.90.12 | Raffia |
| 1404.20.00.00.00 | Cotton linters |
| 1404.90.00.91.00 | Henna |
| 1404.90.00.92.11 | Buckthorn [Cehri] |
| 1404.90.00.92.13 | Sumac |
| 1404.90.00.92.14 | Valonia oak |
| 1404.90.00.99.11 | Soapwort (Çöven otu) |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: CHAPTER 14 CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Most raw materials in Chapter 14 are subject to the standard VAT rate in Turkey. However, specific tax exemptions or reductions may apply depending on whether the product is intended for agricultural seeding or specialized food use. Importers should consult the latest Official Gazette before shipment.
Cotton linters are the short fibers remaining on the cottonseed after ginning. They are too short to be considered textile fibers (which would fall under Chapter 52). Since they are used as raw materials in the chemical and paper industries, they are classified under "other vegetable products" in Chapter 14.
Bamboo imported under code 1401.10 may be subject to agricultural quarantine controls. Customs authorities often require certificates proving that the product has undergone fumigation to prevent the spread of pests.
If sumac is exported as a raw vegetable material (unprocessed berries), code 1404.90.00.92.13 is used. However, if it is processed, ground, and packaged as a kitchen spice, it may need to be classified under Chapter 09 (Spices).