Customs clearance in Egypt for goods from China
Customs clearance in Egypt is handled by licensed brokers. Most problems start before shipping: inconsistent invoices, vague descriptions, or a shipment that was never pre-registered.
Advance Cargo Information (ACI)
Egypt requires shipments to be pre-registered through the Nafeza platform, with a reference number obtained before the goods leave China. The Chinese exporter must cooperate by registering and supplying data. Confirm this with your consignee and forwarder before booking.
Document essentials
- Consistent commercial invoice and packing list with specific descriptions.
- Bill of lading or air waybill, and certificate of origin where required.
- Some product categories require the exporting factory to be registered with Egyptian authorities or extra certificates.
- For machinery, models, quantities and serial numbers that match the goods.
How we help
We introduce licensed brokers and interpret between the broker, the Egyptian consignee and the Chinese factory. We do not collect duties or taxes.
Before the container is booked
Ask the supplier for draft invoice and packing list, check descriptions, HS codes with your broker, quantities and weights, and confirm the exporter has completed its part of the ACI process. A clear message in Chinese at this stage can save days at the port.
General tips before you start
- Collect and translate documents early; most delays start with a missing paper.
- Keep copies of everything you file and every receipt.
- Rules change, so check current requirements with the authority.
- Use a lawyer or accountant for legal and tax decisions.
- Put agreements in writing, in languages every party understands.
How we work
- Send your request from the booking page or our contact channels: the task, the city and the date.
- The Wang Fu team checks the details and asks about your field and terminology if needed.
- You receive a written quote and plan before anything starts.
- We assign the right person, coordinate on site or remotely, and stay in touch until the job is done.
FAQ
Do you clear goods yourselves?
No; licensed brokers do, and we support communication.
Who handles ACI?
The Egyptian importer registers; the exporter cooperates.
Cargo already stuck?
Contact the broker immediately; we can interpret.
Tell us what you need, where and when, and the Wang Fu team will reply with a written quote.
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