China to Egypt import documents: Importers Register certificate

Applied for by the Egyptian importer at GOEIC. Importing for trade requires registration first; imports by a commercial agent count as imports for trade.

Who handles it

Applied for by the Egyptian importer at GOEIC.

Key points

• Importing for trade requires registration first; imports by a commercial agent count as imports for trade.
• Individual applicants need a commercial register entry and a tax card; the law also sets nationality and experience conditions.
• Registration lasts five years and is renewed at expiry.

Related rule

Importers Register at GOEIC: Anyone importing goods for trade must be registered in the Importers Register kept by GOEIC under Law 121 of 1982 as amended. Registration is valid for five years and can be renewed.

Related documents

• ACI pre-registration and ACID number
• 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

• GOEIC · Importers Register e-service (Law 121/1982 as amended) · goeic.gov.eg
• Law 121/1982 on the Importers Register (GOEIC English text) · goeic.gov.eg

Note

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

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