What VAT applies when importing from South Africa into Egypt?

Import VAT of 14% is charged in Egypt on the goods plus freight plus duty.

🇪🇬Can a buyer in Egypt import from South Africa?🇿🇦

We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Egypt.

Tariffs and trade agreements

Yes: AfCFTA. Preferential or zero tariffs typically apply to qualifying goods with proof of origin.

AfCFTA: Continent-wide FTA covering 54 African states. Implementation status varies by country, see AFCFTA_IMPLEMENTATION. Source

Import requirements in Egypt

Import VAT in Egypt (B2B): Import VAT of 14% is charged in Egypt on the goods plus freight plus duty. ETA Egypt Duty depends on the HS code; put both into the landed-cost calculator.

684 suppliers in South Africa on record

Manufacturers and wholesalers based in South Africa, each card carrying the open-record facts we hold and the source behind them.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a company in Egypt buy from a supplier in South Africa?: We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Egypt.
What VAT applies when importing from South Africa into Egypt?: Import VAT of 14% is charged in Egypt on the goods plus freight plus duty.
Do Egypt and South Africa share a trade agreement?: Yes: AfCFTA. Preferential or zero tariffs typically apply to qualifying goods with proof of origin.

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