🇹🇷 Importing Coconut Charcoal to Turkey
A practical guide for distributors, lounge owners and private-label brands importing wholesale coconut shell charcoal into Turkey — HS code, duty, VAT, ports, transit and documents.
Market notes
Massive domestic hookah market — Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya. Strong local manufacturing presence but premium imports remain competitive for branded distribution and lounge supply.
Customs and duty
Turkish customs apply duty (~5%) and VAT (20%) on landed value. KKDF (Resource Utilisation Support Fund) can apply on credit-term imports — confirm with broker.
Customs Union with EU but charcoal sits outside the CU preferential regime — standard third-country duty. KKDF may apply on payment terms.
Route and transit
Sea Semarang/Surabaya → Mersin/Ambarli (~22–26 days). Onward road across TR.
Ports of entry: Mersin, Ambarli (Istanbul) or Izmir
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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