Customs declaration requirements for Cyprus
Customs Declare produces the completed Single Administrative Document (SAD), via the EU Union Customs Code framework for Cyprus’s own customs authority, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- Single Administrative Document (SAD), via the EU Union Customs Code framework
- Issuing authority
- Cyprus Customs and Excise Department, Ministry of Finance
- Accepted languages
- Greek, English
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
- Source
- Not cited
Import requirements & restrictions
Chemical registration required
Import of chemical substances into the EU in quantities exceeding 1 metric tonne per year requires registration with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006, in force since 1 June 2007). A non-EU exporter/manufacturer must appoint an EU-based "Only Representative" to register on its behalf, or the EU-based importer of record is responsible for registering. EU-wide harmonised law.
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Import licensing required
Products covered by one of the EU's harmonised directives/regulations (electronics, machinery, toys, personal protective equipment, medical devices, and more) must bear the CE mark -- based on a conformity assessment and an EU Declaration of Conformity -- before import or sale anywhere in the EU/EEA (all 27 member states, plus Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein). EU-wide harmonised law, not decided per member state.
European Commission (EU-wide harmonised legislation)
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 19%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Cyprus
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Cyprus require?
Cyprus’s import declaration is the Single Administrative Document (SAD), via the EU Union Customs Code framework, issued by Cyprus Customs and Excise Department, Ministry of Finance.
Which languages does Cyprus accept on a customs declaration?
Greek, English
What is the VAT rate on imports into Cyprus?
The default VAT rate on record for Cyprus is 19%.