Import/Export Law
Import and export laws and procedures in Egypt
Import and Export Regulations
Licenses and Permits
Required licenses for import and export
- Valid commercial register
- Import/export license
- Tax card
- Chamber of Commerce membership
Required Documents
Necessary documents for shipments
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
Fees and Taxes
Fees imposed on foreign trade
- Variable customs duties
- VAT 14%
- Additional service fees
- Inspection and clearance fees
Shipping Methods
Different transportation methods for trade
- Sea freight - cheapest
- Air freight - fastest
- Land transport - regional
- Multimodal transport
Import/Export Process Steps
1
Obtain Licenses
Apply for import/export licenses
2
Prepare Documents
Prepare all required documents
3
Customs Procedures
Submit customs declaration and pay fees
4
Inspection and Clearance
Inspect goods and obtain release permit
5
Transport and Delivery
Transport goods to final destination
Restrictions and Prohibitions
Complete Prohibitions
- Drugs and alcohol
- Weapons and ammunition
- Pornographic materials
Partial Restrictions
- Medicines (require permit)
- Chemical substances
- Agricultural products (seasonal)