China to Egypt import documents: Commercial invoice

Issued by the Chinese exporter. The invoice must show the tax/VAT IDs of importer and exporter and match the data the importer entered on Nafeza.

Who handles it

Issued by the Chinese exporter.

Key points

• The invoice must show the tax/VAT IDs of importer and exporter and match the data the importer entered on Nafeza.
• Besides the PDF, a structured invoice in the Nafeza XML or Excel format is required.
• Item description, HS code, quantity, weight, currency and Incoterm should match the packing list and bill of lading.

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
• 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 · 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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