How to buy from web in Egypt
Buying web items in Egypt is becoming easier now with many affordable shipment options. This article discusses (and as usual allows updates) the shipment methods and costs of Customs, Sales Tax and the possible review by authorities for medicine, food, and publications.
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Item Name |
Custom Duty % |
Sales Tax % |
Inspection Authority |
Notes |
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Books |
5% |
10% |
Publications (matbo3at مطبوعات) |
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DVDs |
40% |
25% |
Media (mosanafat مصنفات) |
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CDs Computer Data |
5% |
10% |
Media (mosanafat مصنفات) |
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CDs Movie, Songs |
40% |
10% |
Media (mosanafat مصنفات) |
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CDs Programs |
5% |
10% |
Media (mosanafat مصنفات) |
|
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VHS tapes |
5% |
25% |
Media (mosanafat مصنفات) |
|
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Digital Camera |
2% |
10% |
None |
|
|
Digital Cartridge (for printers) |
5% |
10% |
None |
|
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Electronics |
10% |
10% |
None |
|
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Laptop |
0% |
10% |
None |
|
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Web Camera |
10% |
25% |
None |
|
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Food Supplement |
33% |
10% |
Pharmaceutical (saydaliat صيدليات) |
|
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Clothes |
40% |
10% |
None |
|
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Shoes |
43% |
10% |
None |
|
|
Computer Equipment |
3% |
10% |
None |
|
|
Catalogs |
12% |
10% |
Publications (matbo3at مطبوعات) |
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Magazines |
12% |
10% |
Publications (matbo3at مطبوعات) |
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|
Sports Equipment |
5% |
10% |
None |
|
|
Makeup |
40% |
25% |
Pharmaceutical (saydaliat صيدليات) |
|
|
Car Spare Parts |
12% |
10% |
None |
|
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Chocolate |
40% |
10% |
Nutrition (aghzeya أغذية) |
|
|
Poster |
12% |
10% |
None |
|
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Mobile Charger |
10% |
10% |
None |
|
|
Mobile Battery |
22% |
10% |
None |
|
|
Brochures |
12% |
10% |
Publications (matbo3at مطبوعات) |
|
|
Frame (?) |
40% |
10% |
??? (عرض زرعة) |
|
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Stationery |
22% |
10% |
None |
|
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Toys |
10% |
10% |
None |
|
|
Soap |
30% |
10% |
Pharmaceutical (saydaliat صيدليات) |
|
|
Cables |
32% |
10% |
None |
|
|
Cassette Tapes |
40% |
10% |
Media (mosanafat مصنفات) |
|
|
Watch |
32% |
10% |
None |
|
|
Car Accessories |
40% |
10% |
None |
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