Cyprus is divided into two administrative areas: government-controlled area and that's why import regulations in one area can differ in some way from import regulations in another area.
Prohibited Imports: rifles and firearms, automatic and semi-automatic, repeating and semi-repeating shotguns, air guns, air pistols, air rifles and a caliber exceeding 0.177 inches; narcotics; mutinous publications; Counterfeit or false currency or coins; products of false brands; agricultural goods (require phytosanitary certificate by the Ministry of Agriculture); dogs, cats, tropical fish, parrot and other (require a special permit from the Director of the Veterinary Services).
Prohibited imports in area administered by Turkish Cypriots: Rifles and repeating firearms, repeating and semi-repeating shotguns and automatic and semi-automatic; narcotics; goods containing asbestos; Counterfeit or false currency; agricultural goods also grown or produced in north Cyprus (in-season fresh produce, dairy products and poultry. Turkish Cypriot authorities will allow importation of fresh produce not grown domestically or out of season; UK origin animal goods are subject to restrictions; domesticated animals may be imported and are subject to a brief quarantine period.
All imports of birds and raw poultry were banned from October 2005 to protect against the spread of Avian Influenza.
Import Documentation: certificate of origin; invoice of supplier (quantity, quality and value of imports) plus packing list; airway bills for products transported by air have to be presented to Cypriot Customs with the custom entry forms.
Non-EU products presented to customs must be assigned a customs-approved treatment or use authorized for such non-Community products. Where products are covered by a summary declaration, the formalities for them to be assigned a customs-approved treatment or use must be carried out (45 days from the date on which the summary declaration is lodged in the case of goods carried by sea; 20 days from the date on which the summary declaration is lodged in the case of goods carried other than by sea).
Where circumstances so warrant, the customs authorities may set a shorter period or authorize an extension of the period.
Import Tariffs
Cyprus adopted the European legislation fully. This means that goods from EU countries enjoy a natural advantage in Cyprus due to the application of zero tariff rates. Applicable tariff rates for third countries can be checked here: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds/home_en.htm.
Import tariffs in area administered by Turkish Cypriots: Tariff rates in north Cyprus are higher than in the government-controlled area, depending on the good, and do not conform to the CCT. Tariffs are applied based upon the origin of the products. Tariffs and are divided into two categories. Products from Turkey and EU Member States are charged lower rates than products from the rest of the countries (including the United States).
Labeling/Marking Requirements:
European Union labeling requirements:
An overview of EU mandatory and voluntary labeling and marking requirements has been compiled in a market research report at: http://www.buyusainfo.net/docs/x_4171929.pdf.
Marking requirements in government-controlled area:
Since 1997, food goods in Cyprus must comply with the law on the labeling of food goods. Due to this law the product name, components, net contents, and country of origin has to be in the Greek language, in line with EU standards. An adhesive label with a Greek translation on the product is also acceptable, provided it does not conceal the original label and it has the approval of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism. The labels of consumer products must include the necessary safety warnings in Greek.
Labeling and marking requirements are not that strict in north Cyprus than in the government-controlled area and are not yet coordinated with EU standards. For example, mandatory labeling in Turkish is not a requirement for imported goods, as long as the label is in English or one of the other main European languages. | 
