How is import duty calculated in Egypt?

Egyptian customs duty is charged on the CIF value — the cost of the goods plus international freight plus insurance. The duty rate depends on the goods' HS tariff classification, with common bands ranging from a few percent up to 40% or more for finished consumer goods.

Is VAT charged on imports into Egypt?

Yes. Egypt applies VAT (standard rate 14%) to most imports. Crucially, VAT is charged on the duty-inclusive value — the CIF value plus the customs duty plus any excise — so duty effectively increases the VAT you pay.

What is the order of taxes on an Egyptian import?

First the CIF customs value is established. Customs duty is applied to that. Any excise or schedule tax is added next, and then VAT is calculated on the combined CIF + duty + excise base. Clearance and handling fees are charged separately.

Can duty be reduced under a trade agreement?

Yes. Goods originating in countries with which Egypt has a trade agreement — such as COMESA, the Greater Arab Free Trade Area, or the EU-Egypt Association Agreement — may qualify for reduced or zero duty if accompanied by a valid certificate of origin.

Does this calculator store my data?

No. All calculations run locally in your browser and nothing is uploaded, so your figures stay private.

Egypt Import Duty & Customs Calculator

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This Egypt import duty and customs calculator estimates the full landed cost of bringing goods into Egypt. It applies the standard structure used by Egyptian Customs: a CIF-based customs duty, an excise or schedule tax where relevant, and VAT charged on the duty-inclusive value — then adds a clearance fee so you see the real total, not just the sticker price.

How it works

The calculator builds the cost up in the order Egyptian Customs uses:

Customs value (CIF): goods + freight + insurance.
Customs duty: CIF × duty rate, where the rate depends on your goods’ HS tariff code.
Excise / schedule tax: applied (where relevant) on CIF + duty.
VAT: (CIF + duty + excise) × 14% — note VAT sits on top of duty, so duty compounds into the VAT base.
Clearance fee: a flat charge added at the end.

The total landed cost is the CIF value plus all of these taxes and charges.

Example

Importing goods worth EGP 20,000 with EGP 2,500 freight and EGP 500 insurance gives a CIF value of EGP 23,000. At a 20% duty rate the duty is EGP 4,600. VAT at 14% is charged on EGP 27,600 (CIF + duty), giving EGP 3,864. Add the clearance fee and the landed cost lands well above the goods value alone.

Notes

The duty rate is the variable that matters most, and it is set by the goods’ HS tariff classification — so confirm the correct code before relying on a figure. Goods originating in trade-agreement partner countries can qualify for reduced or zero duty with a valid certificate of origin. This tool is an estimate; final figures are set by Egyptian Customs at clearance.