Certificat de Circulation A.TR : Guide Technique et Fret Turquie
Document douanier officiel attestant de la libre circulation des produits industriels entre la Turquie et l'UE.
Updated October 2026 · Brosan Lojistik Operations Desk
Comprendre A.TR : Analyse Technique Approfondie
Mécanisme opérationnel et application commerciale en transport international
The A.TR Movement Certificate is the cornerstone of bilateral trade between the Republic of Turkey and the 27 European Union member states under Decision No 1/95 of the EC-Turkey Association Council. Crucially, the A.TR is a document of 'free circulation' (serbest dolaşım belgesi), NOT a certificate of origin. This means that any non-agricultural industrial good that has legally entered and cleared customs in Turkey (or was manufactured in Turkey) can travel to the EU with complete exemption from basic customs duties. In Turkey, A.TR certificates are generated electronically through the MEDOS customs system and verified via QR codes, eliminating physical stamping delays at border customs.
Matrice des obligations acheteur / vendeur
Répartition détaillée des obligations opérationnelles, frais de transport et transfert des risques
| Phase Opérationnelle | Obligation du Vendeur | Obligation de l'Acheteur | Remarques & Transfert des Risques |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Verification | Must confirm goods are industrial (non-agricultural) and in free circulation | Verifies with importing customs broker | — |
| Electronic Application via MEDOS | Submitted by seller's licensed customs broker (Gümrük Müşaviri) | None | — |
| Customs Endorsement & QR Code | Processed by Turkish Customs Directorate via MEDOS | None | Paperless QR code verification. |
| Presentation at EU Border | Carried with transport documents (CMR/T1) | Submitted to EU customs for 0% tariff clearance | Grants 0% duty entry. |
| VAT and Local Taxes | None | Mandatory (Import VAT remains payable in the EU) | A.TR eliminates tariffs, not VAT. |
Electronic MEDOS Issuance & Rules for Turkish Exporters
Repères opérationnels selon le Code des Douanes turc n° 4458 et régimes frontaliers
Since 2018, Turkish customs directorates issue A.TR certificates fully electronically through the MEDOS (Menşe ve Dolaşım Belgeleri Otomasyon Sistemi) platform. Exporters or their licensed customs brokers generate the document, which receives an automated electronic visa and a unique QR code. European customs officials scan the QR code to verify validity instantly. Note that agricultural products and European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) products are excluded from A.TR and require a EUR.1 certificate instead.
Points Clés de Conformité Douanière à l'Export Turc
- •Applies to industrial goods (CN Chapters 25–97) with specific exceptions for coal, steel, and unrefined agricultural items.
- •Validity period is 4 months from the date of customs endorsement in Turkey.
- •Retrospective issuance ('Issued Retrospectively') is possible under strict customs audit if not issued prior to shipment.
Erreurs Courantes des Chargeurs à Éviter
- ⚠️Issuing an A.TR for agricultural or raw food products, which are rejected by EU customs (EUR.1 required).
- ⚠️Discrepancies between the gross weight or package count on the A.TR versus the CMR waybill and commercial invoice.
- ⚠️Missing the 4-month validity deadline before import customs clearance is finalized in Europe.
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Foire Aux Questions sur A.TR
Réponses expertes sur les responsabilités, coûts de transport et répartition des risques
Q1:Does an A.TR certificate mean the goods must be 100% made in Turkey?
No. The A.TR certifies 'free circulation status', not originating status. As long as the components or goods have completed legal import customs clearance in Turkey with duties paid, they qualify for an A.TR.
Q2:Does the A.TR exempt shipments from European VAT?
No. An A.TR exempts industrial goods from customs duties (tariffs) only. Import VAT must still be paid or deferred according to the destination EU country's tax laws.
Q3:Can an A.TR certificate be used for exports from Turkey to the United Kingdom?
No. Following Brexit, the UK is no longer part of the EU-Turkey Customs Union. Exports to the UK require a EUR.1 certificate or an origin declaration under the UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement.
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