HS 6403Textiles & Apparel · Egypt

Leather Footwear - HS 6403 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into Egypt

Duty and tax snapshot for importing textiles & apparel (HS 6403) into Egypt. Typical MFN duty ~5%, 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

19.7%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 50,000 FOB parcel of textiles & apparel (HS 6403) shipped to Egypt.

FOB valueUSD 50,000

Origin chargesUSD 750

FreightUSD 4,000

InsuranceUSD 250

CIFUSD 55,000

Import duty @ 5%USD 2,750

VAT @ 14%USD 8,085

Destination inlandUSD 1,000

Landed cost ≈ USD 66,835

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

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
6403.99	Footwear, outer sole rubber/plastic, upper leather

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 textiles & apparel (HS 6403) into Egypt?

Egypt applies an MFN duty of about 5% on HS chapter 6403 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 textiles & apparel 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 50,000 FOB shipment of textiles & apparel into Egypt?

On a USD 50,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 55,000. Applying 5% duty and 14% VAT brings total taxes to about USD 10,835 (~19.7% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 66,835.

Which HS code should I use for textiles & apparel in Egypt?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 6403.99 (Footwear, outer sole rubber/plastic, upper leather). 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 textiles & apparel 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 6403?

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.