Africa

Egypt

Egypt combines a large domestic manufacturing base with re-export activity, and it is a common gateway for North and East African buyers. Registration requirements for imported machinery are specific and worth confirming early rather than at the port.

Direct answer

For Egypt, confirm the registration requirement for imported machinery before ordering, because it is specific and can affect what documentation the supplier must prepare. Electrical supply is standard 220 V 50 Hz, so charger selection is straightforward. Re-export through Egypt is common, which makes documentation accuracy the main risk.

Grid and supply conditions

Egypt

Voltage, frequency and plug type drive the charger and motor specification, so they come first.

Voltage

220 V

Frequency

50 Hz

Plug type

Type C / F

Standard 220 V 50 Hz supply. Industrial areas generally support three-phase connections for higher-capacity chargers.

Questions to put to your customs broker

This page does not publish duty rates or documentation conclusions — those follow the HS code, origin and current trade measures. Confirm each item below with your broker.

What does GOEIC registration require for this machine category?
Which HS code applies, and does the origin affect the duty?
What does your bank require for the letter of credit or transfer?
Which inspection body must certify the consignment before shipment?

Logistics and packing notes

Alexandria, Damietta and Port Said are the main entry points
Confirm whether the machine needs a certificate of origin legalised for your consignment
Re-export consignments need the transit documents settled in advance

How purchasing goes wrong in this market

Discovering the registration requirement after the machine has shipped

Assuming a standard certificate of origin is sufficient without legalisation

Treating a re-export consignment like a domestic import

Configurations most often requested here