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Türkiye to join NCTS 5 on 17^th November 2024

 

Turkish customs have announced their timeline to transition to NCTS 5 system.

 

On the 17^th November at 00:00 Turkish time (22:00 CET on the 16^th November), customs will close the old NCTS 4 system and it will not be possible to submit new declarations.

 

The NCTS system will be unavailable for between 8-10 hours.

 

Turkish customs will make an announcement on when the new NCTS 5 system will be activated – it is expected to be activated at some time between 8:00 and 10:00 Turkish time (06:00 and 08:00 CET) on the morning of the 17^th November.

 

NCTS 5 format will be activated in TransitNet from just after 00:00 Turkish time on the 17^th November (22:00 CET on the 16^th November) to allow users to prepare drafts for submission when the new system is activated.

 

SGS will inform all clients when the new NCTS 5 system is activated by Turkish customs.

 

In case of any questions, contact your client centre.