Customs Clearing in Cyprus
Famagusta General Agency Ltd is the Shoham group's in-house customs brokerage. We've been clearing cargo through Cyprus customs since 1946, with deep expertise in every class of commercial and private shipment.
Full-Service Customs Brokerage
Customs clearance is where shipments get stuck — slow paperwork, wrong HS codes, and unexpected duty bills cost businesses days and money. Our licensed customs brokers handle the process end-to-end so your cargo moves the moment it lands at Limassol port, Larnaca airport, or any inland bonded warehouse in Cyprus.
We're authorised by the Cyprus Customs and Excise Department and operate our own secure customs warehouse. Whether you're importing a container of consumer goods, a single pallet by air, or a classic car under transfer of residence, we handle the declaration, payment, and release.
What We Handle
Customs Tools & Specialist Services
Get instant estimates of import duty, VAT and total landed cost for any product — free online tool.
Learn moreGet your Economic Operators Registration and Identification number — required for EU customs formalities.
Learn moreRelocating to Cyprus? We handle duty relief for personal effects when you move your residence.
Learn moreSpecific procedures for moving from non-EU countries — we handle the Form 1002 and all supporting paperwork.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
We handle everything between a shipment arriving in Cyprus and it being released to you: preparing the customs declaration, classifying your goods under the correct HS code, calculating duty and VAT, paying on your behalf, liaising with Cyprus Customs & Excise, and arranging release and delivery.
Standard shipments are typically cleared within 1–3 working days after arrival at Limassol port or Larnaca airport, assuming paperwork is in order. Restricted goods (food, chemicals, electronics requiring certification) may take longer.
Yes — any business or individual importing commercial goods into the EU needs an EORI number. We can register one for you (typically 1–2 working days) as part of your first shipment.
Yes. Under EU Transfer of Residence rules, personal belongings brought in when you relocate to Cyprus are usually exempt from duty and VAT. We prepare all documentation including the Form 1002 and supporting evidence.
Typically: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading (sea) or air waybill (air), any certificates of origin, and your EORI number. For personal effects: a full packing list and evidence of residence change.
Got a shipment arriving in Cyprus?
Talk to our customs team — we'll walk you through documents, duty estimates and clearance timelines before your cargo even leaves origin.
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