Regarding the Waste Import Control Regulation

Communiqué on Import Control of Wastes Subject to Control for Environmental Protection Purposes (Product Safety and Inspection: 2021/3) This regulation was published in the Official Gazette No. 31351, issue number 4, dated December 31, 2020, and entered into force. According to the published regulation, as of January 1, 2021, the import of plastic waste traded under HS codes 3915.90.11.90.00 and 3915.90.80.00.19 into our country is prohibited.

On the other hand, as a result of this ban, the import of high value-added engineering plastic scrap, traded under HS code 3915.90.80.00.19, has also become impossible. This decision, which means pushing engineering plastics, heavily used in many key sectors, especially automotive, out of the recycling system, will put both the recycling sector and our businesses that produce intermediate products using engineering plastics in a difficult situation.

In this context, we have been raising our objections with the relevant public authorities from day one to ensure that the necessary regulations are put in place. You can also support the process by submitting your objections on a company basis.

Sample objection letter from the link You can access it.

Best regards,

Murat INKUN
Secretary General

PAGDER Turkish Plastics Industrialists' Association
Wire: 444 20 85 | +90 216 629 29 14 | Fax: +90 216 629 22 35
Varyap Meridian A Block No:406, Ataşehir-Istanbul / Turkey