China to Egypt import documents: Certificate of origin

In China it can be issued by authorised bodies such as CCPIT. Uploaded as a PDF in the ACI envelope.

Who handles it

In China it can be issued by authorised bodies such as CCPIT.

Key points

• Uploaded as a PDF in the ACI envelope.
• The country of origin must match the Nafeza data and the invoice.
• For preferential treatment under a trade agreement, first check that the agreement covers the goods' origin, and use the certificate form it requires.

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
• Chinese exporter's CargoX account
• Commercial invoice
• Packing list
• 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
• CCPIT · China Council for the Promotion of International Trade · ccpit.org
• 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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