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Egypt Import & Export Toolkit

Egypt combines Suez Canal transit with a large domestic import market. Price shipments correctly using our LC, duty + 14% VAT, HS and Incoterms tools, and mind ACI (Nafeza) pre-shipment declaration.

Currency
EGP (Egyptian Pound)
VAT
14% standard / 5% on select machinery
Base = CIF + duty. Development fees apply to select goods; excise (schedule tax) applies to autos, tobacco, alcohol.
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.
Regulatory deep-dive
Egypt import & export regulations →
Egypt import/export rules: Egyptian Customs, Nafeza ACI single window, GOEIC inspection, importer register, FX challenges.
Authorities · Licensing · Sanctions
Also see compare Egypt vs other markets →

Free calculators for Egypt trade

LC Cost Calculator →
All-in bank charges on a Letter of Credit.
Usance LC Interest →
Deferred payment cost with correct ACT/360 or ACT/365 basis.
Import Duty & Tax →
Duty, VAT/GST and landed cost per HS code.
Landed Cost by HS & Country →
Interactive duty + VAT/GST + Incoterm split for this destination.
CIF ↔ FOB Converter →
Convert between CIF, FOB and landed cost.
HS Code Lookup →
Search harmonised classification codes.
CBM & Container →
Volume, weight and container utilisation.
Incoterms 2020 Visualiser →
Cost, risk and document split across all 11 rules.
Multi-Currency Invoice →
FX spread and cross-currency invoice value.
Major ports & gateways
  • · Alexandria & Dekheila
  • · Port Said (East & West)
  • · Sokhna
  • · Damietta
Top exports
  • · Refined petroleum & LNG
  • · Fertilisers (urea, nitrogen)
  • · Fresh fruit (oranges, strawberries)
  • · Textiles & garments
  • · Iron & steel
  • · Aluminium
  • · Cement
Top imports
  • · Refined petroleum & LPG
  • · Wheat & maize
  • · Machinery
  • · Vehicles
  • · Pharmaceuticals
  • · Iron & steel
  • · Plastics

Trade finance in Egypt

  • · USD LCs dominate cross-border trade (ACT/360). Post-2024 IMF programme, LC opening has normalised versus the 2022-2023 FX crunch.
  • · Egyptian banks (National Bank of Egypt, CIB, Banque Misr, QNB Alahli) quote 0.25-0.50% per quarter plus 14% VAT on fees. G7 confirmation typically 0.60-1.50% per quarter.
  • · Export Credit Guarantee Company of Egypt (ECGE) provides political and commercial risk cover.

Customs & duty in Egypt

  • · 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.

Incoterms 2020 practice in Egypt

  • · CIF Alexandria / Port Said / Sokhna dominates seaborne imports.
  • · FCA at origin for container cargo. FOB is common but technically incorrect for containers.
  • · DDP is administratively very hard - use DAP with the buyer as importer of record.

HS commodity guides for Egypt

Classification, duty and worked landed-cost examples for the commodity families most active on Egypt's trade lanes.

HS 61 & 62Consumer goods
HS Code for Textiles & Apparel (Chapters 61 and 62) into Egypt →
HS 84Industrial
HS Code for Industrial Machinery (Chapter 84) into Egypt →
HS 30Regulated
HS Code for Pharmaceuticals (Chapter 30) into Egypt →
HS 72Metals
HS Code for Iron & Steel (Chapter 72) into Egypt →
HS 39Chemicals
HS Code for Plastics & Polymers (Chapter 39) into Egypt →
HS 1006Agricultural
HS Code for Rice (HS 1006) into Egypt →
HS 2710Energy
HS Code for Petroleum Products (HS 2710) into Egypt →
HS 76Metals
HS Code for Aluminium (Chapter 76) into Egypt →

Every HS commodity landed-cost page for Egypt

Direct link to the Egypt import guide for each HS commodity we publish.

Commodities linked to Egypt

Egypt appears in the trade lanes for the commodities below. Each hub covers grades, specs, benchmark pricing and HS code references.

Petroleum Coke (Petcoke) →
Top importer
HS 2713
Sulphur →
Top importer
HS 2503 · OCP - world's largest phosphate producer

Egypt's key trading partners

India toolkit →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
United Arab Emirates toolkit →
VAT · 5% standard
China toolkit →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
United States toolkit →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Germany toolkit →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Saudi Arabia toolkit →
VAT · 15% standard (from July 2020)

Frequently asked questions

What is ACI / Nafeza and when do I submit?

The Advance Cargo Information declaration is filed by the importer through the Nafeza single-window platform BEFORE the vessel loads at origin, with documents (invoice, packing list, B/L draft) exchanged via CargoX blockchain. Non-compliance means cargo cannot be discharged in Egypt.

Country data compiled from WCO HS, WTO tariff schedules, national customs authorities and central banks. Duty, tax and regulatory information is decision-support only - always confirm with a licensed customs broker or your bank before acting.