The landed cost of one 20ft container (18 t) of coconut shisha charcoal to the United States is about $31,093, or about $1.73/kg, at FOB terms. Coconut shell charcoal (HS 4402.20) enters the US duty-free under CBP ruling N306942, so duty is $0 on the customs value — verify any current reciprocal-tariff surcharge before you rely on it.
The landed cost of one 20ft container (18 t) of coconut shisha charcoal to the United States is approximately $31,093, or $1.73/kg, at FOB (verified 15 July 2026; illustrative).
Coconut shisha charcoal (HS 4402.20) enters the United States duty-free under CBP ruling N306942 (verified 15 July 2026; verify current reciprocal-tariff surcharges).
Landed cost per kilogram is the container's all-in door cost divided by net kilograms — for 18 t that is 18,000 kg (verified 15 July 2026).
| Destination | Goods (FOB) | Landed to door | $/kg | Import duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $23,400 | $31,093 | $1.73 | 0% FOB |
| Germany | $23,400 | $27,557 | $1.53 | 0% CIF |
| United Kingdom | $23,400 | $27,552 | $1.53 | 0% CIF |
| Saudi Arabia | $23,400 | $33,326 | $1.85 | 5% CIF |
| India | $23,400 | $37,352 | $2.08 | 30% CIF |
| Turkey | $23,400 | $29,364 | $1.63 | 0% CIF |
| UAE | $23,400 | $34,279 | $1.90 | 5% CIF |
| Canada | $23,400 | $32,614 | $1.81 | 6.5% FOB |
| Australia | $23,400 | $31,093 | $1.73 | 0% FOB |
Ocean freight by container size
| Destination | 20ft freight | 40ft freight | Ocean transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $6,922 | $8,672 | 38 days |
| Germany | $3,400 | $5,000 | 39 days |
| United Kingdom | $3,395 | $5,101 | 35 days |
| Saudi Arabia | $7,596 | $10,137 | 33 days |
| India | $4,720 | $5,150 | 17 days |
| Turkey | $5,200 | $7,450 | 28 days |
| UAE | $8,500 | $12,100 | 20 days |
| Canada | $8,900 | $11,100 | 49 days |
| Australia | $3,150 | $5,800 | 29 days |
Freight and transit reflect current shipping data. Coconut charcoal is weight-limited, so a 20ft (≈ 19 t) is often the effective unit, while a 40ft (≈ 25.5 t) carries more charcoal per dollar of freight.
Supplier price by incoterm
| Destination | EXW | FOB | CIF | DDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $18,000 | $23,400 | $30,443 | $31,093 |
| Germany | $18,000 | $23,400 | $26,907 | $27,557 |
| United Kingdom | $18,000 | $23,400 | $26,902 | $27,552 |
| Saudi Arabia | $18,000 | $23,400 | $31,120 | $33,326 |
| India | $18,000 | $23,400 | $28,232 | $37,352 |
| Turkey | $18,000 | $23,400 | $28,714 | $29,364 |
| UAE | $18,000 | $23,400 | $32,028 | $34,279 |
| Canada | $18,000 | $23,400 | $30,443 | $32,614 |
| Australia | $18,000 | $23,400 | $30,443 | $31,093 |
The incoterm changes which line the supplier invoices, not the final cost to your door — the door total stays the same across incoterms (assuming no supplier margin on stages they arrange). See the Incoterms tool.
Cost breakdown for one lane
| Cost component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Goods (FOB $1,300/t × 18 t) | $23,400 |
| Ocean freight | $6,922 |
| Marine insurance (0.4%) | $121 |
| Import duty (0% FOB) | $0 |
| Destination clearance + inland | $650 |
| Total landed to door | $31,093 |
How this is calculated
Landed cost sums the goods value (FOB), ocean freight, marine insurance (0.4% of the CIF base), import duty, and destination clearance plus inland delivery. Duty is applied to the customs value — the FOB value in the US and Canada, the CIF value in the EU, UK and GCC — at each country's rate.
For Saudi Arabia and the UAE, a GCC common tariff of about 5% applies and SASO/SABER conformity (PCoC + SCoC) is mandatory. US duty is $0 for HS 4402.20 under CBP N306942, but the US–Indonesia tariff position is the most volatile input here — re-check it monthly. All freight and duty figures are illustrative, not quotes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to import a container of coconut charcoal to the US?
About $31,093 all-in to the door for one 18 t 20ft container at FOB (≈ $1.73/kg), on illustrative freight. Duty is $0 under HS 4402.20 / CBP N306942.
Is coconut charcoal duty-free into the United States?
Yes — coconut shell charcoal under HS 4402.20 is classified duty-free per CBP ruling N306942. A separate reciprocal-tariff surcharge on Indonesian origin can apply and changes often, so verify the current position before quoting.
Does the incoterm change the landed cost?
No. The incoterm decides who arranges and invoices each stage, but the total cost to your door is the same whether you buy EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP (assuming the supplier adds no margin on stages they cover).
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Last verified 15 July 2026. Figures are illustrative industry ranges, not quotes — verify before relying on them. Freight and the US–Indonesia tariff change most often.
