Importer and Exporter of Record in Egypt

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Importer and Exporter of Record in Egypt

Egypt is one of the region’s most strategic gateways between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe — with major trade hubs through Alexandria, Port Said, and Ain Sokhna.

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IOR UAE enables smooth Importer and Exporter of Record operations between the UAE and Egypt — managing ACI registration, GOEIC inspection, and NTRA licensing for technology, telecom, and medical equipment shipments.

Key Capabilities

  • End-to-end IOR / EOR under Egyptian customs law

  • ACI filing via CargoX & Nafeza digital system

  • GOEIC quality control and NTRA permit management

  • DDP shipping routes via Dubai ↔ Alexandria & Sokhna

Our Import & Export Operations in Egypt

Regulatory & Customs Representation

We serve as your legal Importer and Exporter of Record in Egypt — ensuring ACI registration, GOEIC conformity, and customs clearance under Egypt’s latest import control framework.

→ Pre-shipment approvals & 100 % filing accuracy.

Duties, VAT & Fiscal Management

We calculate and manage customs duties, VAT payments, and tariff classification in coordination with the Egyptian Customs Authority.

→ Transparent DDP pricing with duty optimization.

Freight & Local Distribution

Coordinating air and sea shipments via Alexandria, Port Said, and Ain Sokhna ports — including bonded warehousing and local delivery.

→ Real-time tracking and customs coordination.

Returns & Reverse Logistics

We handle RMA, returns, and re-exports for IT and medical hardware — ensuring all post-clearance documentation remains compliant.

→ Hassle-free after-sales logistics and re-entry control.

Egypt Customs Documents & Requirements

Imports into Egypt require an Advance Cargo Information (ACI) submission through Nafeza before shipment departure.

Without an ACID number, the cargo cannot be loaded. IOR UAE handles document verification, CargoX upload, and pre-approval with customs authorities.

Required Documents

  • Commercial Invoice & Packing List

  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill

  • ACID Number (Advance Cargo Information Declaration)

  • Certificate of Origin

  • Import License (for restricted categories)

  • GOEIC Conformity Certificate

  • NTRA Permit (for telecom or IT devices)

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Duties, VAT & Trade Permits in Egypt

Egypt applies duties and VAT on the CIF value of goods.

IOR UAE manages classification, duty calculation, and permit approvals to keep shipments compliant and cost-efficient.

Component

Authority

Scope

Typical Rate

Customs Duty

Egyptian Customs Authority

Based on HS Code

5 – 40 %

Import VAT

Egyptian Tax Authority

CIF + Duty

14 %

ACI Registration

Nafeza / CargoX

Mandatory pre-shipment

Required

GOEIC / NTRA Permits

Quality & Telecom Authorities

Regulated goods

Case-specific

Industries We Serve

We specialize in regulated, high-value imports requiring ACI and GOEIC compliance:

IT & Data Centers

Telecom & Networking

Medical & Laboratory Devices

Industrial Electronics

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Why Companies Choose Our Egypt Trade Solutions?

Global enterprises trust IOR UAE to manage every step of UAE–Egypt trade — from digital ACI filing to final delivery.

Performance Highlights

  • Proven expertise in ACI, GOEIC & NTRA procedures

  • On-ground coordination in Cairo & Dubai

  • Transparent DDP pricing and full compliance control

  • Bonded warehousing & reverse logistics management

  • 170 + destinations served globally

Trade Smarter. Clear Faster.

We handle ACI filing, GOEIC certification, and customs clearance — ensuring your goods move into Egypt with zero friction.

FAQs

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading / Air Waybill, ACID Number, Certificate of Origin, and GOEIC Conformity Certificate.

The ACI platform (Nafeza / CargoX) requires pre-shipment data submission to generate an ACID number — mandatory before loading.

Most electronics and IT goods fall between 5 % and 20 %, depending on HS classification.

Yes — GOEIC approval is required for regulated electronic and industrial imports.

We handle device testing and frequency approvals through the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA).

Absolutely — we manage MOH and GOEIC licensing for regulated medical imports and devices.