China to Egypt import documents: ACI pre-registration and ACID number

Done by the Egyptian importer on Nafeza with a digital signature. The importer enters the foreign exporter, basic shipment data, HS code, item description, country of origin, weight, quantity and invoice data.

Who handles it

Done by the Egyptian importer on Nafeza with a digital signature.

Key points

• The importer enters the foreign exporter, basic shipment data, HS code, item description, country of origin, weight, quantity and invoice data.
• Once issued, the ACID is emailed automatically to the Egyptian importer and the foreign exporter.
• The ACID must appear on the bill of lading; customs states that sea cargo whose bills carry no ACID is not unloaded in Egyptian ports and is re-shipped at the carrier's expense.

Related rule

Advance Cargo Information (ACI) and ACID via Nafeza: Before sea shipment, the Egyptian importer registers the shipment on Nafeza to obtain an ACID number, and the Chinese exporter must hold a verified CargoX account to send the invoice, packing list, bill of lading copy and certificate of origin electronically. The customs FAQ states that from 1 October 2021, sea cargo whose bills of lading carry no ACID is not unloaded in Egyptian ports.

Related documents

• Importers Register certificate
• Chinese exporter's CargoX account
• Commercial invoice
• Packing list
• Certificate of origin
• Decree 43 factory registration
• Product approvals (NTRA, EDA, NFSA)
• Customs power of attorney

Import guides

• Importing from China to Egypt: an overview of the steps
• The basic idea of Egyptian import tariffs
• How to verify a Chinese supplier
• Common mistakes when importing from China to Egypt

Sources

• Nafeza · ACI pre-registration steps (Arabic) · nafeza.gov.eg
• Egyptian Customs Authority · ACI frequently asked questions (PDF) · customs.gov.eg
• Nafeza · FAQ · nafeza.gov.eg
• CargoX help · documents required for Egypt ACI · cargox.help

Note

This is an overview, not legal advice; the latest rules of the Egyptian authorities prevail.

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