Importing Coconut Charcoal to the Czech Republic
A practical guide for distributors, lounge owners and private-label brands importing wholesale coconut shell charcoal into the Czech Republic — HS code, duty, VAT, ports, transit and documents.
- HS code
- 4402.90
- Import duty
- 0%
- VAT
- 21%
- Sea transit
- 30–38 days
Market notes
The Czech Republic is a mid-size hookah market with a strong distributor scene in Prague and Brno. Lounge density is highest in Prague, Ostrava and Brno; private-label brands targeting Central Europe often anchor here. Our distribution warehouse is in Prague.
Customs and duty
Charcoal enters the EU at Hamburg/Rotterdam; the customs declaration is processed there, then the container moves under T1 transit to a CZ customs office or directly to the buyer. CZ VAT (21%) is paid at clearance or via reverse-charge for VAT-registered importers.
EU customs declaration, REACH compliance check (coconut shell charcoal contains no SVHC). EUR.1 may apply when claiming preferential origin.
Landed cost estimate: Czech Republic
| FOB Jakarta price (1 kg inner box) | USD 2,000/t |
|---|---|
| Sea freight | USD 190–250/t |
| Inland delivery | USD 12–20/t |
| Sea transit | 30–38 days |
| Import duty | 0% |
| VAT | 21% |
| Landed per tonne, before duty and VAT | USD 2,200–2,270/t |
| 20-ft container (≈19 t), before duty and VAT | ≈ USD 42,000–43,000 |
Importing coconut charcoal into the Czech Republic from Indonesia costs roughly USD 2,200–2,270 per tonne landed via Hamburg before duty and VAT, based on IZZY COCO's 2026 FOB Jakarta price of USD 2,000 per tonne plus USD 190–250 per tonne sea freight (Jakarta to Hamburg, 30–38 days) and USD 12–20 per tonne inland delivery inside the Czech Republic. 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 the Czech Republic is 0% and VAT of 21% 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 42,000–43,000 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 → Hamburg or Rotterdam (~30–35 days) → road/rail to Prague or destination warehouse (~2–3 days). Total around 32–38 days door-to-door under FOB Indonesia.
Ports of entry: Hamburg or Rotterdam, then road/rail to Prague
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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