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- Updated30 Sep 2026
01Shisha tobacco import at a glance: Romania
| Topic | What applies |
|---|---|
| Customs class | Waterpipe tobacco is subheading 2403 11 of the Combined Nomenclature. |
| Excise formula | For products intended for water pipes, excise per kg of mixture equals 110% of the minimum excise on 1,000 cigarettes from 2026, rising by 10 percentage points a year to 150% in 2030 (as reported in a 2025 policy analysis). |
| Reference amount | The total excise on 1,000 cigarettes was reported as RON 703.47 from 1 January 2026, with a further step later in 2026. |
| Legal basis | Title VIII of the Fiscal Code (Law 227/2015), with implementing rules updated by Government Decision 39/2026. |
| Health warnings | EU Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40/EU, implemented in Romanian law. |
| Competent authority | National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF). |
Buyers of wholesale and bulk shisha tobacco for Romania can request a quotation for this destination; the sales team confirms what can be offered against the rules below.
02Wholesale and bulk shisha tobacco for Romania: how buying works
Global Shisha Tobacco is a Pakistan-based manufacturer and distributor of shisha and hookah tobacco. We supply wholesale and bulk quantities to importers, wholesalers, distributors and tobacco manufacturers, and goods ship from Pakistan to the buyer's destination port or warehouse. A buyer in Romania sends a destination, quantity and specification, and the sales team replies with a written commercial quotation that states price, shipping term and lead time. Nothing is priced automatically, and no order is accepted until the quotation is confirmed in writing.
Romania has its own rules on tax, packaging and who may import tobacco, so we check the destination first. The sections below set those rules out from official sources, so a buyer reaches the quotation stage with the right questions already answered. Request a quotation for Romania when you are ready.
03What to settle before ordering for Romania
| Rule topic for Romania | What to settle with us before you order |
|---|---|
| Customs class | Use HS 2403.11 on the documents and keep the product description consistent with the specification. |
| Excise formula | Ask for the tax position in the offer: tax-paid or duty-suspended, and who is the tax debtor. |
| Reference amount | Confirm this point with the competent authority and tell us how it affects your order. |
| Legal basis | Confirm this point with the competent authority and tell us how it affects your order. |
| Health warnings | Confirm label language, warnings and any wording limits before artwork or packing is fixed. |
| Competent authority | Confirm the licence, registration or approved status you hold and share it with the sales team. |
These topics come from the sourced table above and differ by market. If your plan does not fit one of them, say so in the enquiry and the sales team will tell you whether and how it can be handled.
04Specification, packing and shipping terms for Romania
Every quotation for Romania states the same fields, so offers can be compared like for like.
- Tobacco type and cut: shisha tobacco, hookah tobacco or Virginia leaf, and fine, medium or coarse cut. See the specification sheet guide.
- Moisture, nicotine and sugar: stated as ranges and agreed in writing.
- Packing: retail packs, master cartons, bulk drums, palletised goods or full containers. For retail supply into Romania, pack size and labelling must follow the rules above, so confirm them before packing is specified.
- Shipping term: FOB, CIF, CFR or EXW. DDP is rarely practical for regulated tobacco; see choosing an Incoterm.
- Documents: commercial documents agreed for each shipment against a checklist. See documentation and the export process.
- Customs classification: waterpipe tobacco is classified under HS 2403.11. See the HS code guide.
For payment and quotation steps see payment terms and how to request a wholesale quotation.
Every quotation is written against your cut, moisture, nicotine, sugar and packing. No guesswork, no headline prices.
Request a quotation →05Who we sell to, and what we do not do
- We sell only to commercial buyers who act for a business and are of legal age in their jurisdiction.
- The buyer is responsible for holding every licence, registration or approval needed to import, store and sell tobacco in Romania.
- We do not supply consumers and we do not ship to destinations where commercial import is prohibited or where the buyer cannot show the required authorisation.
- Tobacco is harmful to health and nicotine is addictive. See our responsible trade policy and regulatory compliance notes.
06How Romania buyers order wholesale and bulk shisha tobacco from us
Global Shisha Tobacco is a Pakistan-based manufacturer and distributor of shisha, hookah and Virginia tobacco for shisha. We supply importers, distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers in Romania, shipping from Pakistan against a written specification and a written quotation. This section explains, step by step, how a business in Romania orders wholesale and bulk shisha tobacco from us, what to prepare before you ask and what to expect back.
- Tell us you are importing into Romania. Give your company, your licence or registration and the port or city. The competent authority is National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF).
- Define the specification. Product type, cut, moisture, nicotine and sugar ranges and the flavour list, with the packaging Romania requires built in (Health warnings: EU Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40/EU, implemented in Romanian law).
- State quantity and port. For Romania, the main container ports are Constanta. Name the port you want and whether you need delivery beyond the port.
- Receive a written quotation. Price, shipping term, lead time, payment terms and the document list, stated for Romania.
- Agree the documents. The export documents we prepare and the permits, certificates or markings that Romania requires of the importer.
- Order and dispatch. You confirm the quotation in writing and pay as agreed; we produce, pack, check and ship from Pakistan against the confirmed terms.
You can start now with the quote form for Romania, or read on for the detail.
07Who in Romania buys wholesale and bulk shisha tobacco
Four kinds of business in Romania typically order trade quantities of shisha tobacco from a supplier like us.
- Importers and distributors in Romania who hold the registration Romania requires, clear customs, pay duty and excise and supply the trade. They usually order cartons of retail packs by the pallet or container, with packaging built to Romania's rules.
- Wholesalers and cash-and-carry operators who buy in cartons for resale to shops, cafés and lounges. They value a stable range and consistent batches.
- Lounge and retail chains that import for their own outlets where the law allows. They need consistent cut and flavour across venues and a delivery schedule that matches consumption.
- Manufacturers, blenders and private-label brands that buy cut leaf or unflavoured base. They must confirm that their licence in Romania covers raw tobacco, because some markets restrict leaf imports to licensed manufacturers.
We supply commercial buyers only. We do not sell to consumers, and we do not ship where the buyer cannot show the authorisation Romania requires. See responsible trade.
08A specification for Romania that you can copy
Start from the table below and replace the entries with your own targets. It is pre-filled with the rules from our sourced guide for Romania, so the packaging requirements are in the specification from day one.
| Field | Suggested entry for Romania |
|---|---|
| Product type | Flavoured shisha or hookah tobacco; unflavoured base; or cut leaf (state which) |
| Tobacco variety | Flue-cured Virginia, or a Virginia and Burley blend (state ratio target) |
| Cut | Fine, medium or coarse, with a stated tolerance |
| Moisture, nicotine, sugar | Ranges agreed in writing, with the measurement method |
| Retail pack and labelling for Romania | EU Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40/EU, implemented in Romanian law. |
| Warnings | EU Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40/EU, implemented in Romanian law. |
| Stamp or marking | Any tax stamp or tracking mark Romania requires: state who applies it and where. |
| Classification | HS 2403.11 (waterpipe tobacco) with the national tariff line confirmed by your customs broker |
| Quantity and schedule | First order plus a forecast per year |
| Shipping term and port | CIF, CFR, FOB or EXW, with a named port such as Constanta |
| Documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document and any certificate or permit Romania requires |
The specification sheet guide explains every field.
09Shipping wholesale and bulk shisha tobacco to Romania
Goods ship from Pakistan to the buyer's port or warehouse. For Romania, the main container ports are Constanta. Your forwarder or ours can advise on the best port for your inland destination.
Name the port in the enquiry and say whether you want the goods delivered to the port only or onward to a warehouse in Romania; the shipping term decides who arranges each leg.
We quote FOB, CIF, CFR and EXW. A first-time importer without a forwarder usually finds CIF or CFR simplest, with a named destination port; an importer with its own forwarder often prefers FOB. DDP is rarely practical for regulated tobacco. See choosing an Incoterm.
Temperate routes are gentler, but long voyages still expose moist tobacco to temperature swings. Sealed inner packs, strong cartons and sensible loading protect the product, and cargo insurance covers what remains.
Documents travel with the goods: commercial invoice, packing list and transport document, plus any certificate or permit required by the authority in Romania. See documentation and the export process.
Rules, labelling and documents depend on your market, so we review the destination before we quote.
Browse market guides →10Landed cost for Romania: what to calculate before you compare offers
The price on a quotation is only the start. In Romania, tax and compliance can matter more than the product price, so calculate landed cost before you compare suppliers.
| Line | What goes in it for Romania |
|---|---|
| Goods price | The quotation, on the agreed shipping term |
| Freight and insurance | Included under CIF; yours under FOB or EXW |
| Customs duty | Rate for the national tariff line, confirmed by your broker |
| Excise or tobacco tax | Excise formula: For products intended for water pipes, excise per kg of mixture equals 110% of the minimum excise on 1,000 cigarettes from 2026, rising by 10 percentage points a year to 150% in 2030 (as reported in a 2025 policy analysis) |
| VAT or sales tax | Usually applied on top of value plus duty and excise; confirm the base |
| Port, handling and storage | Terminal charges, bonded or tax warehouse if used |
| Stamps, labels and compliance | Tax stamps or markings, registration and relabelling, if any |
| Inland transport | Delivery to your warehouse |
Rates change, so we do not quote tax figures as fixed here; check the dated figures in the sourced sections of this guide and confirm with a customs broker. The import guide includes a full worksheet.
11Quality and consistency for Romania buyers
Regulated markets like Romania reward consistency and compliant packaging. A pack that fails on size, warnings or stamps cannot be sold however good the tobacco is, so we build the rules into the specification and keep it stable between orders. We welcome samples, inspection and a trial order.
The parameters and checks are explained on the quality and specifications page.
12Currency, language and trade hubs for Romania
Currency. The local currency in Romania is the Romanian leu (RON). Quotations state the currency of the price. Many cross-border tobacco orders are priced in a major international currency, so discuss early which currency you want to pay in, how long the price is held and who bears exchange-rate movement. Your bank's rules on foreign payments, and any currency controls in Romania, apply to your side of the transaction.
Language. Packs sold in Romania generally carry health warnings and required information in the official language or languages (Romanian); confirm the exact requirement and format with the authority, because it fixes the artwork before production. Commercial documents are normally prepared in English, and your broker may need translations for the customs declaration.
Where buyers are based. Importers, distributors and lounge groups in Romania are most often found in and around Bucharest and Constanta. If you serve more than one city, say so in your enquiry, because delivery points, storage and the inland leg affect the shipping term you choose.
13Seasons and demand planning in Romania
Demand in Romania is shaped by the seasons and by lounge calendars: lighter, cooler flavours sell more in warm months and richer flavours in cold ones. Plan orders so that stock arrives ahead of the season, and allow time for any tax stamp or marking step the destination requires. Share a rough annual forecast with us, even if it is not a commitment, so that production, freight and your cash for duty can be planned together. See wholesale shisha tobacco for range and stock planning.
14Common mistakes when ordering for Romania
- Ordering before checking Romania's rules on pack size, warnings and stamps.
- Comparing quotations on different shipping terms.
- Forgetting duty, excise and local charges when comparing prices.
- Assuming the licence for finished product covers raw leaf or base in Romania.
- Over-ordering slow flavours instead of starting with a core range.
- Leaving the first order's documents to the last week.
Most can be avoided by completing the checklist in this guide before you ask for a quotation.
We supply importers, distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers. We do not sell to consumers.
See how we work →15A model enquiry from Romania
Copy this wording into the quote form and fill in the brackets. Leave anything you do not know as "please advise".
Business: [name], [city], Romania; importer / distributor / wholesaler / manufacturer.
Licence or registration: [details and validity] (authority: National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF)).
Destination: Romania, port of Constanta (or another port you prefer).
Product: [flavoured shisha tobacco / hookah tobacco / unflavoured base / cut leaf]; flavours [list or to be agreed].
Specification targets: cut [fine/medium/coarse]; moisture, nicotine, sugar [ranges]; low stems and dust.
Packing and labelling: [retail pack size] with Romania's required warnings; [packs per carton]; palletised.
Quantity: [first order]; [annual quantity].
Shipping term: [CIF / CFR / FOB / EXW], [named port].
Payment approach: [deposit and balance / other].
Timing: first delivery needed by [date].
16Planning your first order for Romania
A sensible first order for Romania is one you can sell, store and fund the duty for. Work backwards from the date you need the goods.
- Confirm your licence and the packaging rules.
- Write the specification and approve a sample if one can be supplied.
- Receive and compare written quotations on the same shipping term.
- Confirm the order in writing and pay as agreed.
- Allow for production, pre-shipment checks and loading.
- Allow for the sea voyage and customs clearance in Romania.
- Receive, inspect and store; record lots and dates.
We do not publish fixed times here, because lead time depends on the product, the quantity and whether goods are in stock; the written quotation states it. Ask for a lead time in writing and plan the rest around it. See how we work.
17Why importers in Romania order from Global Shisha Tobacco
- Manufacturer and distributor of shisha, hookah and Virginia tobacco for shisha.
- Ships from Pakistan to importers, distributors and wholesalers.
- Specification first: every quotation states the specification, packing, price, shipping term, lead time and documents.
- Destination check first: we check what Romania requires before we price, and say early if we cannot supply.
- Clear terms: FOB, CIF, CFR or EXW with a named port.
- Commercial buyers only, with no health claims.
Ready to order wholesale or bulk shisha tobacco for Romania? Send your enquiry through the quote form for Romania. To compare routes first, read where to buy shisha tobacco.
18How the waterpipe excise is set
Romania does not set waterpipe excise as a flat number: it links it to the cigarette minimum excise, which itself is updated in steps. A 2025 policy analysis reports 110% of the minimum excise on 1,000 cigarettes per kilogram from 2026, increasing by 10 percentage points each year to 150% in 2030. Because the reference amount also changes during the year, ask your customer or a broker to calculate the current lei-per-kg figure on the day of quotation instead of relying on a fixed number.
19Regulation and importer status
Excise goods in Romania are handled through authorised excise operators and registered consignees under the Fiscal Code, with ANAF as the authority. Ask your Romanian customer which status it holds, and confirm the pack, warning and language requirements under the EU directive as applied in Romania.
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Chat on WhatsApp →20What this means for a buyer
- Have the current per-kg waterpipe excise calculated on the day of quotation.
- Agree who holds the excise status and who pays the duty.
- Design packs to EU warning rules with Romanian-language text.
- Use HS 2403 11 on documents and keep the description consistent with the specification (HS code guide).
- Choose the Incoterm with tax and duty in mind (choosing an Incoterm).
21Confirm before you order
Not yet confirmed for this market: any national rate or rule described above as not confirmed. The sales team confirms these points in writing before any quotation is issued.
22About this guide and how we keep it accurate
This guide is prepared by the Global Shisha Tobacco commercial team from the 4 official and primary sources listed at the end of the page, and was last reviewed on 30 September 2026. Tax rates, deadlines and labelling rules change, so each figure is dated and linked to its source. It describes the rules for trade buyers and is not legal, tax or customs advice: confirm with the competent authority (for Romania: National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF)) or a licensed customs broker before you order.
If you find a figure that is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the source and correct the page.
23Sources and how current this page is
- WIIW: Romania's tobacco excise policy in 2025 (PDF) – waterpipe excise formula and schedule to 2030
- Litigio: excise changes for tobacco and nicotine products, HG 39/2026 – implementing decision and effective date
- Lege5: harmonised excise regime, Fiscal Code – legal text
- European Commission: excise duties on tobacco – EU framework and minimum rates
Last reviewed 30 September 2026. Tax rates, deadlines and labelling rules change, so treat this page as a starting checklist and confirm each point with the competent authority or your customs broker before you order. Import requirements vary by jurisdiction. Buyers are responsible for ensuring that they hold any licences, approvals or registrations required in their destination market. This page is not legal, tax or customs advice.
24Other market guides
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Frequently asked questions
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Common questions
How is shisha tobacco taxed in Romania?
Products for water pipes are taxed per kilogram at a percentage of the minimum excise on 1,000 cigarettes, reported as 110% in 2026 and rising 10 points a year to 150% in 2030. Confirm the current amount with ANAF or a broker.
Who is the competent authority?
The National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) administers excise under the Fiscal Code.
Do you supply this market?
Request a quotation stating destination, quantity and specification. The sales team confirms what can be offered against the rules described here.
Do you supply wholesale shisha tobacco to Romania?
The sales team reviews each destination before quoting. Whether supply to Romania is possible depends on its import rules and on the licences the buyer holds, and the answer is given in writing with the quotation. Use the quote form to start.
How do I get a wholesale price for Romania?
Send your destination, product, quantity, packing and preferred shipping term through the quote form. The sales team replies with a written quotation. No exact price is shown online.
Which shipping terms can I choose for Romania?
FOB, CIF, CFR or EXW, confirmed in the written quotation. DDP is rarely practical for regulated tobacco because excise and registration sit with the importer.
Do I need a licence to import shisha tobacco into Romania?
Commercial import of tobacco is regulated in almost every market and usually needs a registration, licence or approved status. The at-a-glance table above names the competent authority or the main steps for Romania; confirm your own status with that authority before you order.
Can I order bulk or container quantities for Romania?
Packing runs from retail packs and master cartons to bulk drums and full containers. Minimum quantities depend on product and packing and are stated in the written quotation.
Buying for Romania
Where can I buy wholesale shisha tobacco in Romania?
Global Shisha Tobacco, a Pakistan-based manufacturer and distributor, supplies wholesale shisha tobacco to commercial buyers for Romania: importers, distributors and wholesalers. Send your quantity and specification and request a quotation for Romania. The sales team replies in writing after checking what Romania requires. Consumers should buy from licensed local retailers.
Where can I buy shisha tobacco in bulk in Romania?
Bulk shisha tobacco for Romania is quoted in master cartons, bulk drums, palletised goods or full containers, with the shipping term (FOB, CIF, CFR or EXW) in the quotation. See bulk shisha tobacco and request a quotation for Romania.
Where can I buy hookah tobacco in Romania?
Hookah tobacco is the same category as shisha tobacco. Trade buyers in Romania can order it from Global Shisha Tobacco against a written specification. See hookah tobacco. Retail customers should buy from licensed shops in Romania.
Where can I buy shisha tobacco leaves for Romania?
Virginia leaf and cut leaf for blending are quoted for manufacturers and blenders; see Virginia tobacco for shisha. Some markets limit leaf imports to licensed manufacturers, so confirm your status with the authority (National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF)) before you order.
Who supplies wholesale shisha tobacco to Romania?
Supply to Romania usually runs from the manufacturer to a licensed importer or distributor, then to retailers and lounges. Global Shisha Tobacco supplies at the first step from Pakistan; see wholesale shisha tobacco and shisha tobacco supplier.
Can I import shisha tobacco into Romania?
Authorised commercial importers can import shisha tobacco into Romania where the law allows. The competent authority for Romania is National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF). Read the rules on this page, then confirm with the competent authority. This is not legal advice.
What licence or registration do I need to buy wholesale shisha tobacco for Romania?
The competent authority for Romania is National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF). Most markets require a registration, licence or approved status to import tobacco commercially. The sourced sections above name the authority and the steps for Romania; confirm your own status before you order.
What are the packaging and labelling rules for shisha tobacco in Romania?
Health warnings in Romania: EU Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40/EU, implemented in Romanian law. The full rules, with sources, are in the sections above. Confirm pack format before you specify packing.
What taxes apply to shisha tobacco in Romania?
Excise formula in Romania: For products intended for water pipes, excise per kg of mixture equals 110% of the minimum excise on 1,000 cigarettes from 2026, rising by 10 percentage points a year to 150% in 2030 (as reported in a 2025 policy analysis). Rates change, so check the dated figures and sources above and ask a customs broker for a written calculation before comparing offers.
How do I get a quotation for shisha tobacco for Romania?
Use the form to request a quotation for Romania, with your destination port, product, specification, quantity, packing and preferred shipping term. See the quotation guide. The sales team replies with a written quotation.
Which shipping terms can I use to buy shisha tobacco for Romania?
FOB, CIF, CFR or EXW can be quoted for Romania. DDP is rarely practical for regulated tobacco because excise and registration sit with the importer. See choosing an Incoterm.
How long does delivery to Romania take?
Lead time and transit time to Romania are stated in the written quotation and depend on the product, quantity, packing and route, plus customs clearance on arrival. Confirm them in writing before you order.
What documents are needed to import shisha tobacco into Romania?
Expect a commercial invoice, packing list and transport document, plus any permit or certificate Romania requires of the importer. We prepare the export documents agreed in the quotation; see documentation. Your customs broker confirms the import side.
What is the HS code for shisha tobacco in Romania?
Waterpipe tobacco is classified under HS 2403.11. National tariffs add further digits, so confirm the full tariff line for Romania with your customs broker. See the HS code guide.
Do you ship shisha tobacco from Pakistan to Romania?
Goods are dispatched from Pakistan to buyers' ports or warehouses, including buyers in Romania where commercial import is lawful and the buyer holds the required authorisation. The destination is reviewed before a quotation.
Is it legal to buy wholesale shisha tobacco for Romania?
Commercial import and wholesale of shisha tobacco is regulated in Romania. It is lawful for authorised businesses within the rules set out above. Check them with the authority; see regulatory compliance. This is not legal advice.
Can a shisha lounge or café in Romania buy directly from you?
Venues in Romania usually buy through a licensed importer or distributor. A lounge group that imports itself can ask for a quotation if it holds the required licence. Tell us your status in the quote form.
Do you supply flavoured or unflavoured shisha tobacco for Romania?
We quote flavoured products, unflavoured base and cut leaf. Flavour wording and additive rules differ by market, so we check them for Romania before quoting.
What is the minimum order for shisha tobacco for Romania?
Minimum quantities depend on the product and packing and are stated in the written quotation. Give your quantity per order and per year when you request a quotation for Romania.
Can I get a sample of shisha tobacco for Romania?
Ask when you enquire. Whether a sample can be sent to Romania, and how, depends on the product and local import rules, and it is confirmed in writing.
Which payment terms apply to orders for Romania?
Payment terms are agreed in the written quotation. The payment terms guide explains the common options so you can compare them.
How do I compare wholesale shisha tobacco offers for Romania?
Compare the same specification and the same shipping term, then add duties and taxes that apply in Romania. Use the specification sheet guide and ask each supplier for the document list.
Where can I read the official rules for shisha tobacco in Romania?
The sources section of this page links the laws, regulations and authority pages used for Romania, with a review date. Rules change, so treat this page as a starting checklist and confirm with the authority.
What is the difference between buying from a local importer in Romania and from the manufacturer?
A local importer holds the licences, clears customs and sells in smaller lots. Buying from the manufacturer suits importers and distributors who handle import themselves and want to specify the product. Global Shisha Tobacco serves the second group.
Can I buy shisha tobacco online for Romania?
Business buyers can start online by sending the quote form, but there is no online shop and no fixed online price. We do not sell to consumers.
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