Customs declaration requirements for Egypt
Customs Declare produces the completed Advance Cargo Information Declaration (ACID), filed via the Nafeza national single window -- a distinct "Single Administrative Document" name for Egypt could NOT be verified for Egypt’s own customs authority, in Arabic, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- Advance Cargo Information Declaration (ACID), filed via the Nafeza national single window -- a distinct "Single Administrative Document" name for Egypt could NOT be verified
- Issuing authority
- Egyptian Customs Authority
- Primary language
- Arabic
- Accepted languages
- Arabic
- Required supporting documents
- Commercial invoice, certificate of origin, packing list, bill of lading, proforma invoice, acid registration
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import licensing required
Commercial imports of product categories listed under Ministerial Decree No. 43/2016 are only permitted if produced by, or sourced from, a foreign factory/trademark owner registered in GOEIC's importer/exporter register (the "factory registration" regime). Applies to many consumer-goods categories; the current product list was not enumerated in this pass -- check GOEIC's register for a specific product before relying on this. Came into full effect 16 March 2016.
General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC), Egypt
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 14%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Egypt
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Egypt require?
Egypt’s import declaration is the Advance Cargo Information Declaration (ACID), filed via the Nafeza national single window -- a distinct "Single Administrative Document" name for Egypt could NOT be verified, issued by Egyptian Customs Authority.
Which languages does Egypt accept on a customs declaration?
Arabic
What supporting documents are required to import into Egypt?
Commercial invoice, certificate of origin, packing list, bill of lading, proforma invoice, acid registration
What is the VAT rate on imports into Egypt?
The default VAT rate on record for Egypt is 14%.