Egypt
Egypt Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Original passport
- Original copy of work permit or application documents
- Customs bond
- Power of attorney or letter of guarantee
- Residence visa
- Inventory list identifying the number of pieces, cartons and the detailed contents of each
- Keys to any locked items
- Letter from employer directed to customs noting duration of customer’s stay and financial guarantees
- Certificate of residence change
- Telephone number and delivery address
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Aid project, government and oil company personnel may ship household goods duty-free if a Letter of Guarantee is provided and submitted, approving the import and noting that the shipment will be re-exported.
- All household goods and personal items are dutiable to all those entering Egypt except those listed above.
- Shipments are subject to 100% inspection
RESTRICTED ITEMS/DUTIABLE
- Values are determined by customs; and any items not showing obvious signs of use may be taxed as new items
- Must obtain approval from the Ministry of Agriculture to import seeds and animals
- Toiletries
- Consumable items
- Alcohol is taxed at 3,000% plus 100% sales tax
- Compact software and hardware, photo copiers, answer phones, fax machines, printers, compact discs, video tapes, music cassettes and so one will be subject to censor screening.
- Make sure a user’s manual and or a complete descriptive brochure is on hand with any and all technical devices
- Telecommunication equipment and high frequency radios require a special permit
- ALL RECORDS, PRINTED MATTER, TAPES, FILMS, MOVIES, SLIDES, VIDEOS, COMPACT DISCS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SO ON ARE SUBJECT TO CENSORSHIP AND CONFISCATION; IF THIS HAPPENS MATERIALS WILL BE HELD FOR APPROVAL BY THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE. THESE ITEMS MUST BE PACKED SEPARATELY FOR EASY ACCESS.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Medicine and drugs
- Pornographic materials
- Weapons, ammunition and firearms, daggers and swords
- Gold and silver (tableware allowed)
- Anti-Islamic religious materials
- Cordless telephones
- Resolution color printers and photocopiers
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Automobiles are highly taxed and regulated
- Requires a purchase invoice stating the price and vehicle specifications
- If over 3 years old, vehicle is prohibited
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Egypt’s customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate. **
