🇮🇱 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.
Market notes
High per-capita hookah consumption; 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.
Route and transit
Sea Semarang/Surabaya → 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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