Exporting from Turkey to Oman
The agreement that applies, the expected duty, and what each side asks for — for factories in Turkey selling to buyers in Oman.
Expected duty in Oman: GCC common external tariff of 5% on most goods; tobacco and alcohol pay much higher rates, and some basic foods and other items are duty-free.
VAT — Oman: 5% VAT
Other agreements (not applied): TR–GCC FTA (Not in force yet)
⚠ Before you trade
- New conformity rules in 2026
The Omani Quality Mark became mandatory on 1 March 2026 and the product list is expanding. Check with your importer whether your product now needs the mark before shipping.
Source ↗ - Additional duties change often
The additional customs duty decision was amended several times in 2025 alone. Check the current İGV rate for your HS code and origin on the Ministry of Trade site before signing a contract.
Source ↗ - Partners re-imposed duties on Turkish goods
Turkish exporters should note that Morocco (2020) and Tunisia (2023) amended their FTAs to charge duties again on many Turkish industrial goods, especially textiles and clothing. Check the buyer country's current rate before quoting.
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Importing into Oman
- Importer registration in Bayan
An Omani company with a commercial registration from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion registers its users in the customs Bayan system (OMR 10 per user). Most importers clear goods through a licensed customs broker.
Source ↗ - Product conformity: Omani Quality Mark and PCA (DGSM)
Since 1 March 2026 the Omani Quality Mark is mandatory for products such as tiles, cement, bottled water, edible oils, food additives, sugar products, plastic pipes, steel and some electrical items. Conformity schemes also cover gas appliances, e-scooters, low-voltage appliances and cosmetics, and energy labels apply to air conditioners and other appliances.
Source ↗ - GCC G-mark for toys and low-voltage goods
Products covered by GCC technical regulations, starting with children's toys and low-voltage electrical equipment, must carry the GCC conformity mark (G-mark) issued under the GSO system.
Source ↗ - Food: FSQC registration and halal
The Food Safety and Quality Center (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources) requires online registration of imported food products before import and inspects consignments at the border. Meat, poultry and foods with animal ingredients need halal certificates.
Source ↗ - VAT on imports through Bayan
Customs collects 5% import VAT together with customs duty through the Bayan portal. VAT-registered importers can apply to the Tax Authority to defer import VAT to their VAT return, with a guarantee and at least a month before the goods arrive.
Source ↗ - Arabic labelling and origin marking
Labels must be in Arabic only or Arabic and English; Arabic stickers are commonly accepted. Products must show their country of origin, and food needs production and expiry dates, ingredients, maker and metric net weight.
Source ↗ - Banned and restricted goods
Banned: narcotics, explosives, weapons and toy guns that look real, military-style clothing and tools, natural ivory and tasers. Restricted (need approval): live animals and plants, fertilisers and pesticides, medicines and medical devices, publications, wireless devices, cosmetics and drones.
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