Importing from Madagascar
Importing our products into Europe and the United Kingdom
Customs codes, duties, documents, Incoterms and lead times: the essentials to prepare your import.
Customs codes (HS)
| Product | HS code |
|---|---|
| Ylang-ylang essential oil | 3301.29 |
| Virgin coconut oil | 1513.11 |
| Madagascar vanilla | 0905.10 |
0% customs duty in the EU and the United Kingdom
Madagascar applies the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union and the Eastern and Southern Africa States, as well as the equivalent agreement with the United Kingdom. Goods originating in Madagascar enter duty-free on presentation of a proof of origin (EUR.1 certificate). Import VAT and any local taxes remain payable according to the destination country.
General information: please have it confirmed by your freight forwarder or customs office for your specific case.
Documents supplied with every shipment
EUR.1 certificate of origin
Proof of Malagasy origin: this is what gives access to 0% duty.
Phytosanitary certificate
Issued when the destination country's regulations require it for the product.
Certificate of analysis (COA)
Analysis results for the shipped batch.
Incoterms explained
- EXW Nosy Be (Ex Works)
- You collect the goods at our premises in Nosy Be and organise everything else: export, transport, insurance, import.
- FOB (Free On Board)
- We deliver on board the vessel at the port of departure in Madagascar, export clearance included. Freight and insurance are for your account. For air freight, the equivalent is FCA.
- CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)
- We pay freight and insurance to the port of destination. Risk passes to you once the goods are loaded in Madagascar.
- DAP (Delivered At Place)
- We deliver to the agreed address. Import clearance, VAT and local taxes remain for your account.
EUDR: our products are not in scope
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EU 2023/1115) covers seven commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood. Vanilla, coconut oil and ylang-ylang essential oil are not among them: no due diligence statement is required for these products.
We nevertheless provide traceability of our batches down to the plot, on request.
Frequently asked questions
What customs duty applies to Madagascar vanilla imported into the EU?
0%: Madagascar benefits from the Economic Partnership Agreement with the EU, on presentation of a EUR.1 certificate of origin. Import VAT remains payable.
And in the United Kingdom?
Also 0%, under the economic partnership agreement between the United Kingdom and the Eastern and Southern Africa States, including Madagascar.
What is the customs code for ylang-ylang essential oil?
3301.29 (essential oils other than citrus). Coconut oil: 1513.11. Vanilla: 0905.10.
Are vanilla or ylang-ylang subject to the EUDR?
No. Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 only covers cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood.
Which Incoterms do you offer?
In your quote request, choose “Delivered to my address” (DAP) or “I arrange transport from Madagascar” (FOB). Not sure? Choose “I don't know, please advise me”. EXW Nosy Be and CIF are also possible: mention it in your message.