Duties and Tax Exemption
For contact information regarding government customs authorities, please see the following link: 4.1 Egypt Government Contact List
Emergency Response
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Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
Yes, 26-10-1956 |
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Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
Yes, 26 June 1999 |
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OCHA Model Agreement |
Yes, October 2011 |
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Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
No |
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Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
http://www.mfa.gov.eg/English/ministry/library/treaties/Pages/default.aspx Environment Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal Convention on Biological Diversity Health WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Human Rights Convention on The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Convention on The Political Rights of Women Convention on The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Convention on the Rights of the Child Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide UN Conference of Plenipotentiaries on A Supplementary Convention on The Abolition of Slavery, The Slave Trade, Institutions, Practices Similar to Slavery International Convention on The Protection of The Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination Universal Declaration of Human Rights Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child prostitution and Child Pornography Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Privileges and immunities Vienna Convention Consular Relations, Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations The UN Charter UN Charter and Statute of the International Court of Justice Egypt and Arab League Treaties between Egypt and Arab League |
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response):
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Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
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Invoice |
If not under LC* then only 1 original legalized Commercial Invoice +2 copies “Legalized by foreign affairs of COD** and Egypt embassy at COD” |
If not under LC* then only 1 original legalized Commercial Invoice +2 copies “Legalized by foreign affairs of COD** and Egypt embassy at COD”. |
If not under LC* then only 1 original legalized Commercial Invoice +2 copies “Legalized by foreign affairs of COD** and Egypt embassy at COD”. |
If not under LC* then only 1 original legalized Commercial Invoice +2 copies “Legalized by foreign affairs of COD** and Egypt embassy at COD” |
If not under LC* then only 1 original legalized Commercial Invoice +2 copies “Legalized by foreign affairs of COD** and Egypt embassy at COD” |
If not under LC* then only 1 original legalized Commercial Invoice +2 copies “Legalized by foreign affairs of COD** and Egypt embassy at COD” |
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AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Unless under LC the normal importation requires: 3 non-negotiable original B/L is mode of transport is by sea Or 1 original AWB / Truck waybill Express resale / release telex is also acceptable |
Unless under LC the normal importation requires: 3 non-negotiable original B/L is mode of transport is by sea Or 1 original AWB / Truck waybill Express resale / release telex is also acceptable |
Unless under LC the normal importation requires: 3 non-negotiable original B/L is mode of transport is by sea Or 1 original AWB / Truck waybill Express resale / release telex is also acceptable |
Unless under LC the normal importation requires: 3 non-negotiable original B/L is mode of transport is by sea Or 1 original AWB / Truck waybill Express resale / release telex is also acceptable |
Unless under LC the normal importation requires: 3 non-negotiable original B/L is mode of transport is by sea Or 1 original AWB / Truck waybill Express resale / release telex is also acceptable |
Unless under LC the normal importation requires: 3 non-negotiable original B/L is mode of transport is by sea Or 1 original AWB / Truck waybill Express resale / release telex is also acceptable |
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Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Certificate of Origin- 2 copies + original document which must be approved by Egyptian consulate in COD |
Certificate of Origin- 2 copies + original document which must be approved by Egyptian consulate in COD |
Certificate of Origin- 2 copies + original document which must be approved by Egyptian consulate in COD |
Certificate of Origin- 2 copies + original document which must be approved by Egyptian consulate in COD |
Certificate of Origin- 2 copies + original document which must be approved by Egyptian consulate in COD |
Certificate of Origin- 2 copies + original document which must be approved by Egyptian consulate in COD |
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Packing Lists |
Detailed PL is Recommended |
Detailed PL is Recommended |
Detailed PL is Recommended |
Detailed PL is Recommended |
Detailed PL is Recommended |
Detailed PL is Recommended |
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Other Documents |
- ProForma Invoice(if Under LC ) - Delivery order from shipping line agent / airport operator - Health certificates - Test certificate - Specification certificate - Radiation certificate - Fumigation certificates - Conformity certificate - Content Analysis (required for products which undergo standards testing) Based on the type of commodity |
- ProForma Invoice(if Under LC ) - Delivery order from shipping line agent / airport operator - Health certificates - Test certificate - Specification certificate - Radiation certificate - Fumigation certificates - Conformity certificate - Content Analysis (required for products which undergo standards testing) Based on the type of commodity |
- ProForma Invoice(if Under LC ) - Delivery order from shipping line agent / airport operator - Health certificates - Test certificate - Specification certificate - Radiation certificate - Fumigation certificates - Conformity certificate - Content Analysis (required for products which undergo standards testing) Based on the type of commodity |
- ProForma Invoice(if Under LC ) - Delivery order from shipping line agent / airport operator - Health certificates - Test certificate - Specification certificate - Radiation certificate - Fumigation certificates - Conformity certificate - Content Analysis (required for products which undergo standards testing) Based on the type of commodity |
- ProForma Invoice(if Under LC ) - Delivery order from shipping line agent / airport operator - Health certificates - Test certificate - Specification certificate - Radiation certificate - Fumigation certificates - Conformity certificate - Content Analysis (required for products which undergo standards testing) Based on the type of commodity |
- ProForma Invoice(if Under LC ) - Delivery order from shipping line agent / airport operator - Health certificates - Test certificate - Specification certificate - Radiation certificate - Fumigation certificates - Conformity certificate - Content Analysis (required for products which undergo standards testing) Based on the type of commodity |
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Additional Notes: |
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For further information on the document requirements stated above, please see the following document: Egypt Customs Information *LC : letter of credit COD : Country of Dispatch |
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Customs Clearance
General Information
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Customs Information |
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Document Requirements |
· Passport (original) · Work Permit (original) or application documents · Customs Bond · Letter of Guarantee or Power of Attorney · Residence Visa · Inventory - showing number of pieces, cartons and precise contents of each · Keys for any locked items · Letter from Employer to Customs stating duration of Customer's stay and financial guarantees · Certificate of Residence Change · Delivery address and telephone number |
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Embargoes |
Israeli Products importations / exportations |
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Prohibited Items |
Pornographic material · Drugs · Fireworks , Firearms and weapons, ammunition, daggers and swords · Anti-Islamic religious materials · Gold and silver (tableware permitted) · Cordless telephones · Resolution colour printers or photocopiers |
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General Restrictions |
GMO food |
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity)
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
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D&T Exemption Certificate |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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Invoice |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
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AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
3 Originals + 3 copies, applies to UN and NGOs |
3 Originals + 3 copies, applies to UN and NGOs |
3 Originals + 3 copies, applies to UN and NGOs |
3 Originals + 3 copies, applies to UN and NGOs |
3 Originals + 3 copies, applies to UN and NGOs |
3 Originals + 3 copies, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
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Packing Lists |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
Original Invoice, applies for UN and NGOs |
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Phytosanitary Certificate |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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Other Documents |
Certificate of Origin Fumigation certificate Non GMO certificate Phytosanitary certificate |
Certificate of Origin Fumigation certificate Non GMO certificate Phytosanitary certificate |
Certificate of Origin Fumigation certificate Non GMO certificate Phytosanitary certificate |
Certificate of Origin Fumigation certificate Non GMO certificate Phytosanitary certificate |
Certificate of Origin Fumigation certificate Non GMO certificate Phytosanitary certificate |
Certificate of Origin Fumigation certificate Non GMO certificate Phytosanitary certificate |
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Additional Notes |
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Transit Regime
Customs Information by Entry Points as well as other comments on Customs Information and Document Requirements can be found in the following document: Egypt Customs Information Additional Information.docx
