Import guides / Egypt
Importing a car from the US to Egypt
Duty is 135% of the car, shipping and insurance (CIF), then 14% VAT.
- Shipping from the US
- $1,200 to $2,000
- At sea
- 18 to 32 days
- Arrives at
- The main port
- Sails from
- Baltimore, MD, Newark, NJ and 2 more
What it costs
A car loaded at the US port for $6,000 (winning bid, auction fees and towing), shipped for $1,600. A 2.0 litre car, five years old.
| Car at the US port | $6,000 |
|---|---|
| Shipping | $1,600 |
| Insurance (1%) | $76 |
| Import duty (135%) | $10,363 |
| VAT (14%) | $2,525 |
| Landed, before port and clearing fees | $20,564 |
An estimate from published rates. Port charges, the clearing agent and registration come on top; your agent's quote is the final word.
Rules to know
- Egypt doesn't allow used car imports Used cars come in only for diplomats or when under a year old, and used electric cars are banned.
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