Importing into Egypt: ACI pre-registration, Nafeza, importers register and inspection

Laws and platforms

• Customs Law 207 of 2020; ACI rests on its Article 39 and Finance Minister Decree 38 of 2021 and has been mandatory for sea imports since 1 October 2021.
• Importers register: Law 121 of 1982.
• Nafeza: the foreign trade single window for import documents and ACI filings.
• GOEIC: inspection of imports and exports, and registration of foreign factories for certain goods (Ministerial Decree 43 of 2016).

Steps

1. Register the company in the importers register (or import through a registered importer).
2. Get an e-signature and register on Nafeza.
3. Before shipping, the importer or agent files the cargo and supplier data on Nafeza and gets an ACID number, which must appear on the bill of lading and manifest.
4. Confirm the HS code, duties and import requirements for the goods.
5. On arrival, file the customs declaration; GOEIC inspects the goods where required.
6. Pay duties and taxes and collect the shipment.

How Wang Fu can help

• Reviewing the goods and documents before import.
• Preparing and checking documents and coordinating with brokers and ports.
• Translating Chinese suppliers' invoices, packing lists and certificates.