Egypt Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Egypt has no single import duty rate; rates vary by product category from 0% to 60%, with laptops at 0%, mobile phones at ~38.5%, and clothing often 40%+. Your shipment will also face a 14% VAT on the total dutiable value, plus development fees and carrier charges, with no de minimis threshold exempting small packages.

Egypt has no de minimis threshold, so your shipment will incur charges on the first dollar. You should expect to pay 14% VAT plus variable customs duties (0-60% depending on product type) and a 1-5% development fee on the total value of your shipment.Additional carrier brokerage fees of approximately EGP 300-500 or 2% of total taxes may also apply when your package arrives.

There is no duty-free allowance for Egypt; nearly all shipments are subject to taxes and duties from the first dollar. Your shipment will typically incur 14% VAT plus variable customs duties (0-60% depending on the product) and additional fees like development charges and carrier brokerage fees.

Yes, Egypt charges 14% VAT on imported goods. This VAT applies to nearly all shipments entering Egypt and is calculated on the total dutiable value including customs duty and shipping costs.

Yes, Egypt effectively has a $0 de minimis threshold, so nearly all shipments arriving in Egypt are subject to import taxes and duties regardless of value. Your shipment will likely incur charges even for small purchases.

Yes, mobile devices are subject to a unified tax rate of approximately 38.5%, which covers both customs duty and specific taxes. You should expect a total landed cost of nearly 40% of the device's value.

Most imports into Egypt are subject to a Development Fee, typically around 1% to 5% of the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value. This is an additional charge on top of VAT and customs duty.

Yes, carriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS typically charge a brokerage or disbursement fee for advancing tax payments to customs. This is often around 2% of the total duties and taxes or a flat minimum fee.

If your express shipment weighs under 50 kg and is valued under $2,000 USD, you are currently exempt from the Advance Cargo Information (ACID) requirement. Most personal shipments forwarded by Stackry fall into this exempt category.

No, drones are strictly prohibited from import into Egypt without prior military and telecom approval. Do not attempt to ship any drone equipment via your Stackry address.