Egypt Country Commercial Guide
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Customs Regulations
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Customs Law No. 207 (2020)

Replaces previous laws to:

  • Simplify import/export procedures

  • Promote faster customs release

  • Improve tax refund processes

  • Reduce corruption and clarify penalties

 

Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) System

  • Importers must obtain an ACID (Advanced Cargo Information Document) before shipping.

  • ACID must appear on all shipping documents.

  • Shipments without ACID will be denied entry and must be re-exported at the shipper’s cost.

 

Customs Procedures

  • Goods undergo inspection by the General Organization for Export and Import Controls (GOEIC).

  • Any security or military agency may demand inspection at their as it wishes.

  • Duties must be paid in Egyptian pounds.

  • Specific goods may require factory registration and testing.

 

Drawback System

  • Full customs duties and taxes may be refunded if the imported goods are re-exported as part of a finished product within one year.

  • No special customs form required.

  • Exporters should expect bureaucratic delays in receiving refunds.

 

Conclusion & Recommendations

  • U.S. exporters must comply with both U.S. and Egyptian regulations.

  • Classification of goods under the EAR.

  • Use of the Consolidated Screening List (CSL).

  • Correct documentation, especially for restricted or temporary imports.

  • Communication with U.S. Commercial Service in Egypt for assistance.

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Global Business Navigator Chatbot Beta

Welcome to the Global Business Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot from the International Trade Administration (ITA). This tool, currently in beta version testing, is designed to provide general information on the exporting process and the resources available to assist new and experienced U.S. exporters. The Chatbot, developed using Microsoft’s Azure AI services, is trained on ITA’s export-related content and aims to quickly get users the information they need. The Chatbot is intended to make the benefits of exporting more accessible by understanding non-expert language, idiomatic expressions, and foreign languages.

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As a beta product, the Chatbot is currently being tested and its responses may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. The Chatbot is trained to decline out of scope or inappropriate requests. The Chatbot’s knowledge is limited to the public information on the Export Solutions web pages of Trade.gov, which covers a wide range of topics on exporting. While it cannot provide responses specific to a company’s product or a specific foreign market, its reference pages will guide you to other relevant government resources and market research. Always double-check the Chatbot’s responses using the provided references or by visiting the Export Solutions web pages on Trade.gov. Do not use its responses as legal or professional advice. Inaccurate advice from the Chatbot would not be a defense to violating any export rules or regulations.

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The Chatbot supports a wide range of languages. Because the Chatbot is trained in English and responses are translated, you should verify the translation. For example, the Chatbot may have difficulty with acronyms, abbreviations, and nuances in a language other than English.

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