Import Support in Egypt
Import support coordinates the preparation decisions before a shipment reaches the clearance stage: importer readiness, supplier documents, approvals and the intended gateway. Al-Rouby helps assign responsibilities and identify missing inputs; use the clearance service when the file is ready for declaration and release follow-up.
What does import support in Egypt include?
Import support covers the importer-side setup and preparation for bringing goods into Egypt: registration requirements, document readiness, ACI and Nafeza coordination, and the clearance plan — assembled so the shipment arrives ready to clear. Al-Rouby guides importers through this before cargo moves.
What should a first-time importer prepare?
Before the first shipment, an importer into Egypt should have the company registration and tax identity in order, the required document set defined, ACI readiness planned with the supplier, and any cargo-specific permits identified. Building this before booking is what separates a smooth first shipment from an expensive one.
- Company registration and importer-side identity requirements
- Document set defined for the cargo and regime
- ACI/Nafeza readiness planned with the supplier
- Permits for regulated cargo identified early
What must a first-time importer have in place?
- Registration in the Importers Register for imports for trade, or the production-company exemption for your own supplies (Law 121/1982, Arts. 1 and 2 bis)
- A NAFEZA account: commercial register, tax card, customs dealer card and an electronic signature
- GOEIC registration of the foreign manufacturer if the goods are on the Decree 43/2016 list; see GOEIC registration
- A verified CargoX account for your supplier, who files the ACI documents; see CargoX registration
How does Al-Rouby support importers before and after arrival?
Before arrival, we prepare the file and the importer-side setup; after arrival, we execute clearance and connect the shipment to inland delivery — one continuous support line from planning to handover.
- Pre-shipment. Requirements review, document readiness, ACI coordination.
- At loading. File consistency checks so the declaration matches the shipping documents.
- On arrival. Clearance execution, inspection follow-up, release.
- Post-release. Inland delivery planning and handover confirmation.
Importers new to Egypt should also review our required import documents guide and the customs clearance guide.
Can duty on new machinery be spread out?
Yes. Customs duty on machinery, equipment, production lines and their parts that have no exemption can be paid in instalments over up to one year, with an extra duty for each month (Customs Law 207/2020, Art. 15).
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical questions from importers new to Egypt.
Start with the importer-side review: registration and tax identity, the document set for your cargo, and ACI readiness with your supplier. We walk through each before you commit to a shipment.
Yes. We review the requirements for your company and cargo type and structure the preparation — separate from any single shipment.
Yes. We formalize recurring flows so the document set, classification, and ACI process are standardized — reducing per-shipment friction over time.
The Importers Register for imports for trade (or the production-company exemption), a NAFEZA account with an electronic signature, and, for goods on the Decree 43/2016 list, GOEIC registration of the foreign manufacturer. Your supplier needs a verified CargoX account.
Yes, over up to one year with an extra duty for each month, for machinery, equipment, production lines and parts without exemption (Customs Law 207/2020, Art. 15).
Planning your first or next import into Egypt?
Share the cargo profile and timeline. We will outline the importer-side requirements and preparation before you commit.
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Information to prepare
- Goods description, origin and intended use
- Current file status, outstanding requests and assigned contacts
- Expected shipment date and arrival window
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Official requirements and practical guidance
NAFEZA's procedure steps explain the importer-side ACID request. A shipment checklist should then be checked against the cargo, transport mode and any approvals required by the competent authority. NAFEZA — ACID application steps.
NAFEZA explains advance submission of cargo information and the ACID workflow before shipment. The Egyptian importer and overseas supplier need to coordinate their data and documents. NAFEZA — advance cargo information.
Law 121/1982 on the Importers Register (English translation, Andersen Egypt)
Customs Law 207/2020 (English translation, Andersen Egypt)
GOEIC — Ministerial Decree 43/2016 (official English copy)
The official resources linked above explain the applicable procedures. Al-Rouby's checklists are practical planning advice; the required documents, approvals and charges depend on the goods, origin and import regime. Customs and other competent authorities determine the outcome.
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