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What is GTIP? (Customs Tariff Statistics Position)

GTIP, used as the abbreviation of Customs Tariff Statistics Position, is the abbreviation of the 12-digit code on the Customs Tariff Schedule. Thanks to these codes, which are prepared based on the same criteria internationally, the transported goods are recorded in the Harmonized System and the goods are identified. So, what is a GTIP code and how are GTIP numbers determined?

What is GTIP?

GTIP number is the name given to the code on the Customs Tariff Schedule. This code is prepared within the framework of certain standards and contains 12 digits in total. GTIP numbers are based on the position of the goods, various tax applications applied to the goods and the World Customs Organization. or by the Combined Nomenclature codes used by European Union countries.

GTIP Numbers

GTIP numbers are regulated within the scope of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. GTIP numbers and tariff tables used all over the world are also created within the framework of this Harmonized System. The tariff schedule prepared for goods transfers abroad should also be prepared based on these principles.

GTIP numbers consist of different numbers depending on the groups the goods are included in. Different GTIP codes are used for each product group that the goods are included in. Goods entering the customs of any country are processed through these codes and taken into the country. Since mistakes made in GTIP numbers and registration of the product in a different category will cause various problems in product purchases, all details should be carefully examined while preparing GTIP.

What is GTIP Code?

One of the biggest questions of companies, especially those working abroad and carrying out international transportation, is "What is the GTIP code?" is the question. GTIP code appears on the tariff schedule as a code that contains many details, from the group the product belongs to to the standards of the country where transportation is carried out. The numbers on the GTIP codes are divided into different categories to indicate these details. The tariff schedule (Harmonized System) is divided into 21 sections and 96 chapters in total. Chapters are divided into 2-fold codes and 4-fold codes. It is divided into positions and 6 sub-positions.

The code, position and subposition codes used all over the world are the same. In this way, the coding of the transported product becomes understandable in all countries internationally. Preparing the codes in the same way all over the world prevents the specified products from mixing with each other. To give an example of the GTIP code, in our country the GTIP code of apple is accepted as 08.08.10.80.00.19.

GTIP Table

In addition to the product coding system generally used all over the world, all countries have sub-coding systems to meet their own needs. While 6-number codes are generally used in the harmonized system, product details and additional explanations after the 6-codes are completed with 12-number codes. This application is preferred to obtain more detailed statistics about the product or to make the tax procedures applied at customs more detailed.

In general transportation operations in Turkey, a 12-point coding system is used on the GTIP table. In general, customs coding systems determined by the European Union and the Common Customs Union are also accepted in Turkey. For this reason, the 8-point coding system used in Turkey proceeds directly in the same way as the European Union countries.

In Turkey, in addition to 8-number codes, 10- and 12-number codes are also accepted. However, 10-number codes are not preferred in practical applications because they are not very common and are used in different tax applications. In addition, the 12-coded system provides access to the most detailed information about the product among existing systems. For this reason, it is the most common in our country The k 12 coding system is used and this coding system provides the most detailed data about the product, both statistical and taxation.

In the 12-code coding system on the GTIP chart used in Turkey, different code groups are used to specify different details about the product. If we look at the basics;

  • The first 4 digits are used to indicate the position number of the item,
  • The first 6 digits are the World Customs Organization along with the goods position number. It contains the Harmonized System Nomenclature code specified by and used in all countries of the world,
  • The 7th and 8th digits refer to the Combined Nomenclature code specified by European Countries,
  • The 9th and 10th digits are used to express the different tax applications applied to the goods referred to. If no different tax is applied to the product, this field is indicated with 00 in the GTIP code.
  • The 11th and 12th digits are used to express the Customs Tariff Statistics code.

GTIP List

In order to make it easier to understand which product group is specified with which codes in the coding of the products, a GTIP list has been created to indicate all product codes. In this way, the codes that need to be created for the product to be transferred can be found and expressed more easily through the list. The GTIP list consists of 21 sections in total, and all these sections represent different product groups.

The GTIP list, prepared according to section and different chapter numbers, is given as follows;

  • Part 1: Used to refer to live animals and animal products. This section directly includes live animals, meat or offal, fish and other aquatic animals, dairy products, eggs, honey and animal products.
  • Part 2: Generally used to refer to herbal products. Living treeç and other plants, edible vegetables, roots and tubers, edible fruits, coffee, tea or spices, cereals, mill products, oilseeds, gums, gums and arable plants. It is expressed in 9 chapters:
  • Section 3: Animal and vegetable oils, edible oils or animal and vegetable waxes are included in this section.
  • Section 4: Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages generally subject to the food industry. Beverages, vinegars or tobacco and tobacco products are examined in this group. Depending on different product groups, there are products examined in 9 chapters in this group.
  • Section 5: This section lists mineral substances in general. It is examined in 3 different chapters, including metal ores, salt, sulfur and soils, as well as mineral fuels.
  • Section 6: Includes products produced within the scope of the chemical industry. There are a total of 11 chapters in this section, depending on different product groups.
  • Chapter 7: It consists of a total of 10 chapters containing the codes of plastic and rubber products.
  • Section 8: Includes raw hides and skins obtained from animals, as well as bags, harnesses and other manufactured items produced from these products.
  • Chapter 9: Tree and charcoal along with wooden items. or includes mushrooms and manufactured articles obtained from mushrooms. Other products suitable for knitting, such as wicker or reed, are also included in this group.
  • Section 10: Includes pulp of wood and fibrous products, as well as paper or cardboard and products of these products. It is examined in 3 different chapters in total.
  • Chapter 11: It consists of a total of 14 chapters containing textile materials and these materials.
  • Section 12: Shoes, leggings, umbrellas, walking sticks, as well as artificial flowers or human hair items, are included in this section. It consists of 4 chapters in total.
  • Chapter 13: It consists of 3 different chapters used in the coding of stone, plaster, cement and similar products, as well as ceramics, glass and glassware.
  • Chapter 14: Precious stones, metals and metal plating made on metals, as well as imitation jewellery, metal coins and manufactured goods produced from them. This section includes is also examined.
  • Section 15: Other base metals that are not included in the precious or semi-precious groups and all items produced from these metals are included in this section.
  • Section 16: Machinery and mechanical devices, as well as spare parts and electrical materials for these devices, voice recorders or video equipment. All technical devices used to give information are included in this section as 2 chapters.
  • Section 17: In general, it includes all transportation vehicles and parts of these vehicles. It consists of 4 chapters, including railway vehicles, motor vehicles, aircraft and ships, as well as spare parts and mechanical parts for all these vehicles.
  • Chapter 18: Along with optical instruments and devices, medical and surgical devices, photographic and cinema devices and all parts of these devices are included in this section as 3 chapters.
  • Chapter 19: Includes weapons and weapon ammunition, as well as all parts and accessories for weapons.
  • Section 20: In general, various manufactured goods are included in this group. Furniture or furniture used in medicine and surgery, as well as toys, sports equipment and various products are included in this section as 3 chapters.
  • Section 21: Consists of 3 different chapters including works of art, collectibles and antiques.