Communique on Amending the Domestic Goods Communique (SGM-2024/10) (SGM-2026/3)
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This Turkish government communique, published on 7 February 2026, adds a temporary provision to the existing Domestic Goods Communique (SGM-2024/10). It specifically exempts the automotive sector from the mandatory local contribution ratio calculations required for final products to qualify as 'Yerli Malı' (Domestic Goods). The exemption applies until 1 July 2026. This change provides temporary regulatory relief to automotive manufacturers and suppliers by suspending the domestic content verification rules that would otherwise be necessary for public tenders and certain incentives.
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Key Changes
- Adds Temporary Article 3 to the Domestic Goods Communique (SGM-2024/10)
- Exempts automotive sector from local contribution ratio calculations for final products
- Exemption period runs from the effective date until 1 July 2026
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Obligations
What this law requires
Automotive sector manufacturers and suppliers must not apply domestic content ratio (yerli katkı oranı) calculations for final products seeking 'Yerli Malı' (Domestic Goods) qualification until 1 July 2026
Suspend verification and enforcement of domestic content contribution rules for automotive final products in public tenders and incentive programs until 1 July 2026
Reinstate application of domestic content ratio calculations and 'Yerli Malı' verification requirements for the automotive sector on or after 1 July 2026
The Minister of Industry and Technology must enforce the provisions of this communique (SGM-2026/3)