Importing Coconut Charcoal to Cyprus
A practical guide for distributors, lounge owners and private-label brands importing wholesale coconut shell charcoal into Cyprus — HS code, duty, VAT, ports, transit and documents.
- HS code
- 4402.90
- Import duty
- 0%
- VAT
- 19%
- Sea transit
- 26–30 days
Market notes
Cyprus is compact but profitable: tourist-driven lounge demand in Limassol, Paphos, Nicosia and Larnaca. Most charcoal enters via container ship; pallet feeders from EU mainland are also used for smaller volumes.
Customs and duty
Limassol is the main hub. EU customs apply; VAT 19%. Watch the unloading capacity in high season.
EU customs declaration. Island logistics — feeder vessel transhipment in the Mediterranean is common.
Landed cost estimate: Cyprus
| FOB Jakarta price (1 kg inner box) | USD 2,000/t |
|---|---|
| Sea freight | USD 150–220/t |
| Sea transit | 26–30 days |
| Import duty | 0% |
| VAT | 19% |
| Landed per tonne, before duty and VAT | USD 2,150–2,220/t |
| 20-ft container (≈19 t), before duty and VAT | ≈ USD 41,000–42,000 |
Importing coconut charcoal into Cyprus from Indonesia costs roughly USD 2,150–2,220 per tonne landed via Limassol before duty and VAT, based on IZZY COCO's 2026 FOB Jakarta price of USD 2,000 per tonne plus USD 150–220 per tonne sea freight (Jakarta to Limassol, 26–30 days), with no inland leg when collected at the port. IZZY COCO declares coconut shell charcoal under HS code 4402.90; some importers use 4402.20 (charcoal of shells or nuts), so confirm the line with your customs broker. Import duty in Cyprus is 0% and VAT of 19% applies at import, with reverse-charge available to VAT-registered importers. A 20-ft container holds about 19 tonnes, so one container lands at roughly USD 41,000–42,000 before duty and VAT. Natural coconut charcoal contains no SVHC and clears REACH. Each container ships with a Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin on request and an independent lab COA. Freight figures are estimates, last updated September 2026.
Adjust tonnage and packaging in the shipping cost calculator.
Route and transit
Sea Jakarta → Limassol direct or via transhipment (~26–30 days). Pallet alternative possible from EU mainland for smaller orders.
Ports of entry: Limassol
Documents you'll receive from us
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Certificate of Origin (on request)
- Lab COA (ash, burn time, drop test, moisture)
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