Customs Regulations are also available as a downloadable PDF file at the following link.

Goods

Documents required

Customs Prescriptions

Remarks

Removal goods.

·       OBL/AWB consigned to client's name.

·       Inventory list

·       Work permit

·       Passport

·       Residency into Egypt at least for six months.

·       Duty free entry only for Embassies, Diplomatic Corps or those who are guaranteed by an Egyptian Ministry.

·       Letter of Bank Guarantee.

Importation of goods within 6 months from date of arrival.

Individuals' shipments

·       OBL/AWB as above.

·       Inventory list.

·       Passport with residency and work permit.

·       Present bank letter of guarantee covering duties, or cash payment as stated by the customs authorities.

Only Letter of Guarantees are 100% reimbursed when goods are re-exported.

Vehicles.

·       OBL/AWB

·       Certificate of origin.

·       Certificate of manufacturing date (not more than 1 year old).

·       ID Dealing Card (for projects & companies)

·       Free for diplomats or for those guaranteed by an Egyptian Ministry.

·       Otherwise, customs duties are paid provided the car is not more that 1 year old.

·       Letter of Guarantees are not allowed.

·       Vehicles with trip-tickets are allowed to enter only on tourist basis and not more than 3 months. Renewable for another 3 months.

No diesel engine allowed.

Commercial shipments.

·       Tax card

·       Import licence.

·       Sales tax certificate

·       Customs Deal Card.

·       Bank Form 11.

·       Original AWB/OBL endorsed from bank.

endorsed from bank.

·       Invoice must be endorsed from bank.

·       Receipt for expenses from bank.

·       Certificate of Origin legalised.

·       Customs duties.

·       Sales Tax

·       Services Fees

 

Alcohol.

 

·       Free for diplomats

·       Otherwise 3000% as customs duties and Sales Tax.

 

Food products seeds and/or plants.

If for commercial purposes :

·       Certificate of origin legalised.

·       Import licence .

·       Bank Form 11.

·       Certificate for manufacturing date on each carton, and

*      Name of consignee

*      Name of Shipper

*      Product name

*      Product expiry date

·       Radiation Certificate.

·       Tax Card

·       Sales Tax Certificate

·       Customs Card Number

·       Consumable charges

·       Free for diplomats.

Must be inspected by the Ministry of Agriculture prior to the clearance.

 

Approval from Ministry of Health and Atomic Energy.

Video tapes, cassettes & records, and CDs.

 

·       Must be inspected by censorship department prior to clearance of shipment.

 

Printer & Scanner.

·       Catalogue

·       Must be approved by the Ministry of Interior

Office Jets & Work Stations are not permitted to enter into the country.

Fax Machine & Receiver.

·       Catalogue

·       Must be approved by the Ministry of Telecommunications.

 

Books and paintings.

 

·       Must be inspected by the Ministry of Culture prior to clearance.

 

Firearms

 

·       Prohibited if without licence.

 

Drugs, Narcotics, Pornographic and subversive literature and films.

 

·       Prohibited entry.