Egypt customs clearance: official bodies, platforms and key rules

This page collects the official bodies, e-platforms and laws that come up when importing into Egypt, so you can check what a broker or supplier tells you. Documents, duties and timelines are set by the authorities on the day. Wang Fu offers Chinese–Arabic translation, escort and introductions to licensed providers; we do not replace customs or a broker.

Authorities and official websites

Egyptian Customs Authority (Ministry of Finance) — customs.gov.eg
Nafeza national single window for foreign trade — nafeza.gov.eg
General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) — goeic.gov.eg
Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS) — eos.org.eg
National Food Safety Authority (NFSA): food imports — nfsa.gov.eg
Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA): medicines, cosmetics, medical devices — edaegypt.gov.eg
National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA): telecom equipment type approval — tra.gov.eg

Key laws and systems

Customs Law No. 207 of 2020.
Import and Export Law No. 118 of 1975; importers must be entered in the Importers Register.
Advance Cargo Information (ACI): the importer obtains an ACID number on Nafeza, and the foreign exporter registers on CargoX to send documents electronically.
Factory registration: Ministry of Trade and Industry Decree No. 43 of 2016 requires foreign factories or brand owners of listed products to register with GOEIC before exporting to Egypt.
Goods are classified under the WCO Harmonized System (HS); the applicable rates are those in the published customs tariff.

Common documents (depends on the goods)

Commercial invoice and packing list.
Bill of lading or air waybill.
Certificate of origin, especially when using a preferential agreement.
ACID number and CargoX e-documents.
Inspection, conformity or health certificates the regulator requires for some goods.

How Wang Fu helps

Chinese–Arabic document translation and interpreting when you deal with the broker and the factory.
Introductions to licensed brokers and freight forwarders, who provide the service and their own quote.
Turning the official requirements into a Chinese checklist for your team in China.

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

Is Wang Fu a customs broker?

No. We translate, accompany and introduce; clearance is done by a licensed broker and decided by customs and regulators.

What is ACI?

Advance Cargo Information for sea imports: the importer gets an ACID number on Nafeza and the exporter sends documents via CargoX.