HS 8507.60Batteries & EV · Egypt

HS Code for Lithium-Ion Battery Cells - Import into Egypt

Duty and tax snapshot for importing batteries & ev (HS 8507.60) into Egypt. Typical MFN duty ~2%, VAT 14% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

VAT

14%

Total taxes / CIF

16.3%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 40,000 FOB parcel of batteries & ev (HS 8507.60) shipped to Egypt.

FOB valueUSD 40,000

Origin chargesUSD 600

FreightUSD 3,200

InsuranceUSD 200

CIFUSD 44,000

Import duty @ 2%USD 880

VAT @ 14%USD 6,283

Destination inlandUSD 800

Landed cost ≈ USD 51,963

Run your own numbers in the Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
8507.60	Lithium-ion accumulators
8507.90	Parts of accumulators (cases, separators)

Egypt duty regime

Ad valorem duty on CIF under Egypt's Harmonised Tariff. Preferential rates under COMESA, GAFTA, Agadir Agreement, EU-Egypt Association, AfCFTA and Egypt-Türkiye / Mercosur FTAs.

Customs notes

· 8-digit HS code aligned to WCO nomenclature; managed by Egyptian Customs Authority.
· ACI (Advance Cargo Information) via Nafeza is MANDATORY for all seaborne imports since Oct 2021 - registered and submitted BEFORE vessel loading at origin.
· CargoX blockchain B/L submission is the required channel for ACI documents.
· GOEIC pre-shipment registration required for importer and factory for many regulated goods.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical import duty on batteries & ev (HS 8507.60) into Egypt?

Egypt applies an MFN duty of about 2% on HS chapter 8507.60 at the 6-digit line. National tariff schedules add 2–4 further digits, so the exact rate can shift once you confirm the 8- or 10-digit code. Preferential rates under FTAs (Ad valorem duty on CIF under Egypt's Harmonised Tariff) may reduce this to 0% for qualifying origins.

How is VAT calculated on imports of batteries & ev in Egypt?

Egypt charges VAT at 14% on the CIF value plus duty. 14% VAT on CIF + duty; ACI Nafeza required

What is the landed cost of a USD 40,000 FOB shipment of batteries & ev into Egypt?

On a USD 40,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 44,000. Applying 2% duty and 14% VAT brings total taxes to about USD 7,163 (~16.3% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 51,963.

Which HS code should I use for batteries & ev in Egypt?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 8507.60 (Lithium-ion accumulators). Egypt customs then requires the full national code (8- to 10-digit national tariff line). Confirm the exact line with your licensed customs broker before filing.

Which Incoterm is best for shipping batteries & ev to Egypt?

Most importers into Egypt prefer CIF or CFR for sea freight so the seller arranges main-carriage transport, while retaining control of destination clearance. DDP shifts import duty and VAT to the seller - attractive to buyers but often priced with a risk premium. Compare all 11 Incoterms with our Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

What documents does Egypt customs need to clear HS 8507.60?

8-digit HS code aligned to WCO nomenclature; managed by Egyptian Customs Authority. Regulated commodities may also require a health certificate, phytosanitary certificate or import licence depending on the exact HS line.