HS 2608Metals & Minerals · Egypt

Zinc Ore & Concentrate - HS 2608 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into Egypt

Duty and tax snapshot for importing metals & minerals (HS 2608) into Egypt. Typical MFN duty ~0%, 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

14.0%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 200,000 FOB parcel of metals & minerals (HS 2608) shipped to Egypt.

FOB valueUSD 200,000

Origin chargesUSD 3,000

FreightUSD 16,000

InsuranceUSD 1,000

CIFUSD 220,000

Import duty @ 0%USD 0

VAT @ 14%USD 30,800

Destination inlandUSD 4,000

Landed cost ≈ USD 254,800

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

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
2608.00	Zinc ores and concentrates

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 metals & minerals (HS 2608) into Egypt?

Egypt applies an MFN duty of about 0% on HS chapter 2608 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 metals & minerals 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 200,000 FOB shipment of metals & minerals into Egypt?

On a USD 200,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 220,000. Applying 0% duty and 14% VAT brings total taxes to about USD 30,800 (~14.0% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 254,800.

Which HS code should I use for metals & minerals in Egypt?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 2608.00 (Zinc ores and concentrates). 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 metals & minerals 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 2608?

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.