Egypt is a country with a rapidly growing economy, making it an attractive destination for businesses looking to expand their operations in the region. One of the most efficient ways to transport goods from China to Egypt is through air freight. In this article, we'll explore the advantages of air freight, the process of air freight from China to Egypt, and other item about air freight from China to Egypt.

FIRST, CAN I BE EXEMPTED OF TAXES FOR AN IMPORT FROM CHINA TO EGYPT ?

Egypt has made significant improvements to its customs legislation to facilitate foreign trade. Although China and Egypt have rapidly developed economic and trade cooperation, there are currently no Free Trade Agreements or Trade in Goods agreements between them. Therefore, importing Chinese products into Egypt may still incur a 6.9% tariff in average and involve complex paperwork. Our experience in both countries allows us to provide efficient customs clearance services to reduce the stress and effort involved in the import process 

SECOND, WHAT NECESSARY DOCUMENTS I NEED FOR IMPORT FROM CHINA?

To import goods for trade in Egypt, individuals need to register as certified economic operators and be listed in the importers register according to the regulations outlined in Ministerial Resolution 770/2005. To expand their activities, economic operators engaged in trade and distribution must obtain an Import/Export license, which can be obtained within two days by submitting an application to various authorities, including the General Administration for Affairs Importers, General Assembly Export/Imports Control, and main offices and approved ports such as Alexandria, Port Said, Suez, and Damietta. Production and services companies are allowed to import production requirements necessary for their operations without the obligation to enter in the importers’ registry. It is important to understand the difference between an Import License and an Import Declaration before proceeding with any import procedures

Below is the document which required for custom clearance in Egypt,

Declaration Document, it is a document required by custom in Egypt. 

The Certificate of Origin, it is a document issued by a government or notary public, proving that the goods exchanged were made or manufactured in a specific area of a specific country.it depends on your commodity, sometimes this document is not needed, it is better to check with your custom broker in Egypt.  below is the example for CO.

Airway bills, it is issued by airline, this document that serves as the cargo's ID and contains all information about it, including payment from the importer to the carrier and the issuance of the LC.

Packing list, it is issued by shipper, it is a clear description of goods, commodity name, total weight and how it is packed.

Invoice, it is issued by shipper, it is a clear description of the goods, commodity name, total value and HS codes

How much does shipping from China to Egypt cost?

It depends on what kind of service you choose for your cargo from china to Egypt, there’re direct flight and indirect flight, the direct flight will cost more compare with indirect flight. the current air rates from China to Egypt is 3.0usd/kg-5.0usd/kg. Different chargeable weight will have different rates, different airline will also offer different rates.

How long does shipping take from china to Egypt?

Normally it is 3-7days approx for shipping from china to Egypt,  the pick up and custom in china will take time, so even we choose direct flight, it will takes at least 3days.

The whole process for air transportation from china to Egypt.

Step 1: Choose a Freight Forwarder

The first step is to choose a reliable freight forwarder who specializes in air freight from China to Egypt. Wayjet is your best solutions,we will handle all aspects of the shipping process, including customs clearance, documentation, and delivery.

Step 2: Packaging and Labeling

Once you've chosen a freight forwarder, you'll need to prepare your goods for shipment. This involves proper packaging and labeling of your cargo to ensure that it is safe and secure during transit.

Step 3: Customs Clearance in China

We will handle all customs clearance procedures, including documentation and inspection of your cargo.

Step 4: Air Freight Transportation

Your goods will be transported by air from China to Egypt. The shipping time will depend on the airline and the route taken.

Step5:Custom clearance in Egypt

You will need a custom broker to clear your cargo in Cairo airport.

Step 5: Delivery

Once your goods have been cleared from custom, you will need the trucking company to deliver cargo to your warehouse.