Egypt – Customs and Import duty tax calculation method

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Customs Duties or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into Egypt whether by a private individual or a commercial entity.

The valuation method is CIF.

Below table provide the Duty and Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... for Egypt:

Duty Rates Sales Tax(GST) Threshold on goods
5% to 40% 10% (Find more infomation below) No Threshold

Sales TaxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... in Egypt

Some goods are subject to higher rates between 15% to 45% (CIF + duty).

The standard sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... rate is 10% of the value of commodities (except for those referred to in special schedules of the law) and 5% to 10% for specific services. Some examples of the commodities subject to sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... rates other than the standard 10% rate are as follows:

  • Cement: 5%.
  • Specific types of televisions and fridges: 25%.
  • Air conditioners: 25%.

Inspection fee and service fee will be applicable based on weight.