Prohibited Items Law
List of prohibited goods and items for import and export
Categories of Prohibited Materials
Dangerous and Toxic Materials
Materials posing health and environmental risks
Examples of prohibited materials:
- Radioactive and nuclear materials
- Banned toxins and pesticides
- Hazardous chemicals
- Medical and industrial waste
Penalty:
Imprisonment + 100,000 EGP fine
Weapons and Ammunition
All types of weapons and military equipment
Examples of prohibited materials:
- Firearms and bladed weapons
- Explosives and bombs
- Military equipment
- Espionage and surveillance devices
Penalty:
Imprisonment + confiscation
Drugs and Alcohol
Banned narcotic substances and alcohol
Examples of prohibited materials:
- All types of narcotics
- Alcoholic beverages
- Psychotropic substances
- Drug paraphernalia
Penalty:
Life imprisonment + fine
Pornographic and Indecent Materials
Content violating morals and traditions
Examples of prohibited materials:
- Pornographic materials
- Publications violating morals
- Banned films and images
- Games violating values
Penalty:
Fine + confiscation
Counterfeit and Fake Products
Counterfeit goods and fake products
Examples of prohibited materials:
- Counterfeit brands
- Fake medicines
- Counterfeit currency
- Forged documents
Penalty:
Fine + destruction of goods
Banned Electronic Equipment
Unlicensed electronic devices
Examples of prohibited materials:
- Unlicensed transmitters
- Signal jammers
- Eavesdropping devices
- Electronic hacking equipment
Penalty:
Fine + confiscation
Violation Reporting Procedures
1
Discover Violation
Notice presence of prohibited materials
2
Report to Authorities
Report to customs or police immediately
3
Investigation and Inspection
Inspect materials and determine type
4
Take Action
Confiscate materials and apply penalties
Emergency Contact Numbers
Customs
19177
Police
122
Emergency
180