HS 3901Plastics & Rubber · Egypt

LLDPE (Linear Low-Density PE) - HS 3901 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into Egypt

Duty and tax snapshot for importing plastics & rubber (HS 3901) into Egypt. Typical MFN duty ~6%, 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

20.8%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 45,000 FOB parcel of plastics & rubber (HS 3901) shipped to Egypt.

FOB valueUSD 45,000

Origin chargesUSD 675

FreightUSD 3,600

InsuranceUSD 225

CIFUSD 49,500

Import duty @ 6%USD 2,970

VAT @ 14%USD 7,346

Destination inlandUSD 900

Landed cost ≈ USD 60,716

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

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
3901.10	Polyethylene, linear, low-density
3901.90	Polymers of ethylene, other

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 plastics & rubber (HS 3901) into Egypt?

Egypt applies an MFN duty of about 6% on HS chapter 3901 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 plastics & rubber 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 45,000 FOB shipment of plastics & rubber into Egypt?

On a USD 45,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 49,500. Applying 6% duty and 14% VAT brings total taxes to about USD 10,316 (~20.8% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 60,716.

Which HS code should I use for plastics & rubber in Egypt?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 3901.10 (Polyethylene, linear, low-density). 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 plastics & rubber 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 3901?

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.