China to Egypt import documents: Chinese exporter's CargoX account

Registered and verified by the Chinese exporter shipping to Egypt. The exporter shares its company details with the Egyptian importer for the ACID request.

Who handles it

Registered and verified by the Chinese exporter shipping to Egypt.

Key points

• The exporter shares its company details with the Egyptian importer for the ACID request.
• After approval the exporter uploads the bill of lading copy, packing list, PDF invoice, structured invoice and certificate of origin through CargoX, each as a separate file; combining files is not allowed.
• Depending on the cargo, analysis, fumigation, insurance or inspection certificates, an IMEI file or a phytosanitary certificate may also be needed.

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
• ACI pre-registration and ACID number
• 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

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

Note

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

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