
Continent
Middle East

Capital
Cairo

Lead Time
5-7 Days

Currency
Egyptian Pound EGP

Coverage
PleaseCall

Tax Rate
Up to 30%

Carrier Options
Courier or Freight Forwarder

Documents Required
CIPL, Datasheets, COO, COC
Egypt
Egypt's infrastructure landscape in 2024–2025 is marked by ambitious projects aimed at economic revitalization, urban expansion, and enhanced regional connectivity.
Highlights of the growth are reflected in the construction on bridges, desert cities , and new Economic Zones.
Importing technology products into Egypt involves several regulatory and documentation requirements:
- Commercial Invoice: Two copies plus the original, typically legalized by the Egyptian consulate in the country of origin.
- Certificate of Origin: Two copies plus the original, authenticated by the Egyptian consulate.
- Packing List: Often required by the consignee.
- Bill of Lading: Must detail the shipper's name, address, and number of bills issued.
- Pro Forma Invoice: Needed for import license applications, indicating the manufacturing country.
- Letter of Credit (L/C): Importers must cover 100% of the L/C value in cash, as per Central Bank of Egypt guidelines .
- National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA): Certain tech products, especially those involving wireless technologies, require NTRA approval.
- General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC): Products may need to comply with GOEIC standards or international equivalents like CE marking .
Egypt's concerted efforts in infrastructure development and regulatory reforms underscore its commitment to economic growth and modernization. However, navigating the import landscape requires meticulous adherence to documentation and compliance standards with a broker who is experienced at all the nuances.
Call Mouse & Bear Solutions for assistance.