Importing Coconut Charcoal to Israel
A practical guide for distributors, lounge owners and private-label brands importing wholesale coconut shell charcoal into Israel — HS code, duty, VAT, ports, transit and documents.
- HS code
- 4402.90
- Import duty
- 0%
- VAT
- 17%
- Sea transit
- 24–30 days
Market notes
Israel has high per-capita hookah consumption, with lounges across Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem and Eilat. Demand for low-ash and odourless cubes is particularly strong.
Customs and duty
Haifa and Ashdod handle most container traffic. Israel Tax Authority duty for HS 4402.90 is typically 0%, VAT 17% on landed value.
Standard import declaration. Certificate of Origin required. Kosher certification is not mandatory for charcoal but appreciated by some lounges.
Landed cost estimate: Israel
| FOB Jakarta price (1 kg inner box) | USD 2,000/t |
|---|---|
| Sea freight | USD 150–210/t |
| Sea transit | 24–30 days |
| Import duty | 0% |
| VAT | 17% |
| Landed per tonne, before duty and VAT | USD 2,150–2,210/t |
| 20-ft container (≈19 t), before duty and VAT | ≈ USD 41,000–42,000 |
Importing coconut charcoal into Israel from Indonesia costs roughly USD 2,150–2,210 per tonne landed via Haifa before duty and VAT, based on IZZY COCO's 2026 FOB Jakarta price of USD 2,000 per tonne plus USD 150–210 per tonne sea freight (Jakarta to Haifa, 24–30 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 Israel is 0% and VAT of 17% applies at import. A 20-ft container holds about 19 tonnes, so one container lands at roughly USD 41,000–42,000 before duty and VAT. 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 → Suez → Haifa/Ashdod (~25–28 days).
Ports of entry: Haifa or Ashdod
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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