Egypt's Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) operates NAFEZA (National Single Window for Foreign Trade Facilitation) for electronic import declarations. Egypt requires ACID (Advance Cargo Information Declaration) 48 hours before loading for sea shipments.

Egyptian Customs

  • NAFEZA — Egyptian Single Window customs system
  • ACID — Advance Cargo Information Declaration (mandatory)
  • Key ports: Alexandria (El Dekheila), Port Said, Suez

Egyptian Import Duty

Import Duty: 0–60% (most goods 5–20%). VAT: 14% on CIF + duty. Special Economic Zones (free zones) at Port Said with duty-free status. Egypt-EU Association Agreement: preferential rates on EU goods. Egypt-Arab FTAs: preferential within GAFTA.

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Frequently asked questions

ACID (Advance Cargo Information Declaration) is mandatory for all sea shipments to Egypt, filed 48 hours before loading at origin port through NAFEZA portal. Failure to file ACID results in cargo detention at Egyptian port.