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What duty and VAT does your HS code pay in Egypt?

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Enter a medical HS code to see Egypt's MFN duty, FTA treatment, import VAT and any extra approvals, read from Egypt's official tariff by 10-digit national line (the NAFEZA single window and the Egyptian Customs Authority tariff). Typical results: syringes (9018.31) and reagent kits (3822.19) pay 5%, medical gloves (4015.12) and lab glassware (7017.90) 10%, and dialysis cannulas 0%; goods of EU, EFTA, UK or Turkish origin enter at 0% with valid origin proof. Import VAT shows 14%; the new 5% rate depends on how the device is used, not on the HS line.

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Worked examples

HS 9018.31 — syringes, with or without needles

Inputs

HS code
9018.31

Result

VAT
14% as displayed on the line (5% of Law 149/2026 not confirmed for disposables)
Notes
EDA approval required to import (rule ق4120). · Goods imported for trade must be shipped from the country of origin or the producer's main centres (rule ق4122). · Official tariff via NAFEZA, read 25 Sep 2026 — confidence verified.
Sources
https://www.nafeza.gov.eg/web/ar/api/tarrif/details?code=9018310000
Duty under trade agreements
0% for EU, EFTA, UK and Turkish origin with valid proof of origin; MERCOSUR 87.5% reduction; AfCFTA 80% (group A) or 40% (group B) reduction
Duty (MFN)
5%
Description
Syringes, with or without needles (national line 9018.31.00.00)

HS 4015.12 — medical, surgical and examination gloves

Inputs

HS code
4015.12

Result

VAT
14%
Notes
EDA approval required to import (rule ق4120); EDA also requires powder-free gloves and samples them every year. · Official tariff via NAFEZA, read 25 Sep 2026 — confidence verified.
Sources
https://www.nafeza.gov.eg/web/ar/api/tarrif/details?code=4015120000 · https://edaegypt.gov.eg/media/bh3jwbob/1-regulatory-guideline-of-issuance-of-import-approvals-of-all-types-of-medical-devicesgd.pdf
Duty under trade agreements
0% for EU, EFTA, UK and Turkish origin with valid proof of origin; Serbia 10% reduction; AfCFTA 80% (group A) or 40% (group B) reduction
Duty (MFN)
10%
Description
Gloves of vulcanised rubber for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary use (national line 4015.12.00.00)

HS 3822.19 — diagnostic and laboratory reagent kits

Inputs

HS code
3822.19

Result

VAT
14% as displayed (whether reagents can use the 5% device rate is not settled)
Notes
EDA approval required to import (rule ق4120); IVD kits also need an EDA marketing licence. · COMESA, GAFTA and Agadir preferences are not listed on this line. · Egyptian Customs Authority online tariff, read 25 Sep 2026 — confidence verified.
Sources
https://customs.gov.eg/Services/Tarif?type=1&chapterId=38
Duty under trade agreements
0% for EU, EFTA, UK, Turkish and MERCOSUR (List D) origin with valid proof of origin; Serbia 20% reduction; AfCFTA 100% (group A) or 60% (group B) reduction
Duty (MFN)
5%
Description
Other prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents, whether or not in kits (national line 3822.19.00.00)

HS 9018.39 — needles, catheters and cannulae: why the 10-digit line matters

Inputs

HS code
9018.39

Result

VAT
0% on most dialysis lines; 14% on the others
Notes
EDA approval (ق4120); shipped from the country of origin or the producer's main centres (ق4122); Weights & Measures approval on one line (ق4510). · 14% VAT is still collected on the freight value of VAT-exempt imports (ر7075). · Your customs broker decides which 10-digit line applies.
Sources
https://www.nafeza.gov.eg/web/ar/api/tarrif/details?code=9018391010 · https://www.nafeza.gov.eg/web/ar/api/tarrif/details?code=9018399010
Duty under trade agreements
0% for EU, EFTA, UK and Turkish origin with valid proof of origin; other agreements vary by line
Duty (MFN)
0% on the dialysis lines; 5% on other cannulas, catheters and needles
Description
Nine national lines, from dialysis fistula needles and cannulas (9018.39.10.xx) to other cannulas and catheters (9018.39.90.xx)

Where do the lookup's rates come from?

Fact Value Source As of
HS 9018.31 syringes 5% MFN; 14% import VAT displayed nafeza.gov.eg
HS 4015.12 medical gloves 10% MFN; 14% import VAT nafeza.gov.eg
HS 3822.19 reagent kits 5% MFN; 14% import VAT displayed customs.gov.eg
HS 7017.90 lab glassware 10% MFN; 14% import VAT; Weights & Measures approval before release customs.gov.eg
HS 9018.39 needles, catheters, cannulae 0% on dialysis lines (VAT 0% on most of them); 5% and 14% VAT on other lines nafeza.gov.eg
EU, EFTA, UK and Turkey 100% duty reduction (0%) shown as rules on the medical lines checked; valid proof of origin required nafeza.gov.eg
5% VAT for devices Law 149 of 2026 (in force 29 July 2026) sets 5% for medical devices used to produce goods or provide services; the tariff screens still show 14% mof.gov.eg
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Rates read from Egypt's official tariff (NAFEZA single window and Egyptian Customs Authority) on 2026-09-25. English line descriptions are our translation of the official Arabic. Classification into a 10-digit line is a decision for your customs broker.

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Where does Egypt publish its customs tariff?

Egypt's tariff is issued by presidential decree and published line by line in the NAFEZA national single window (nafeza.gov.eg) and on the Egyptian Customs Authority's online tariff (customs.gov.eg). Each 10-digit national line carries its MFN duty, its VAT column and coded rules for preferences and approvals — which is what this lookup reads.

Why does the 10-digit line matter?

The first 6 digits are international; Egypt taxes the 10-digit national line. Under HS 9018.39, for example, dialysis cannulas pay 0% duty and 0% VAT, while other venous cannulas pay 5% duty and 14% VAT. A broker's written classification protects you from reassessment.

How do I get 0% duty?

Ship goods that originate in the EU, EFTA, the UK or Turkey with valid proof of origin, such as a EUR.1 certificate or an origin declaration. Goods made elsewhere but shipped from those countries do not qualify. Other agreements (MERCOSUR, AfCFTA, Serbia) give full or partial reductions that vary by line; COMESA, GAFTA and Agadir preferences are not shown on the medical lines we checked and must be confirmed separately.

Which extra approvals appear on medical lines?

Most medical lines carry rule ق4120: import only with Egyptian Drug Authority approval. Several carry ق4122: goods imported for trade must be shipped from the country of origin or the producer's main centres. Glassware and some instruments need Weights & Measures approval; X-ray equipment needs radiation-protection release.

“Classify once, in writing, before the first shipment — a wrong 10-digit line costs more later than a broker's opinion costs now.” — Mohamed Dabees, founder, UltraTeb

UltraTeb Market Access is a zero-upfront-fee route into Egypt's medical market: UltraTeb registers, imports, markets, stores and sells your product, shares the risk, and pays you when it sells.

How does UltraTeb Market Access handle duty for you?

  • Classification confirmed

    We confirm your 10-digit lines with a customs broker before the first shipment.

  • Origin savings used

    We tell you which origin document gets your goods in at 0%.

  • We pay the duty and VAT

    On arrival — nothing upfront from you.

  • Paid when it sells

    You receive the agreed price for every unit sold.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Egypt's official customs tariff?

In the NAFEZA national single window (nafeza.gov.eg/en/tarrif) and the Egyptian Customs Authority online tariff (customs.gov.eg), by 10-digit national line.

What is Egypt's import duty on syringes?

5% MFN on national line 9018.31.00.00; 0% for EU, EFTA, UK and Turkish origin with valid proof of origin.

What is Egypt's import duty on medical gloves?

10% MFN on national line 4015.12.00.00; 0% for EU, EFTA, UK and Turkish origin with valid proof of origin.

Do diagnostic reagents pay duty in Egypt?

Reagent kits (3822.19) pay 5% MFN; 0% for EU, EFTA, UK, Turkish and MERCOSUR (List D) origin with proof.

What about lab glassware?

HS 7017.90 pays 10% MFN and 14% VAT, and needs Weights & Measures approval before release (ECA tariff).

Does the tariff show the new 5% VAT rate?

Not on the lines we checked: they display 14%. The 5% rate of Law 149/2026 depends on the device being used to produce goods or provide services, so it is decided on use, not by HS line.

Do COMESA or Arab (GAFTA) goods enter duty-free?

Those preferences apply only to goods originating in member states and are not shown on the medical lines we checked — confirm them for your product.

Does the lookup cover every HS code?

No — medical, lab and related lines only.

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UltraTeb Market Access is a zero-upfront-fee route into Egypt's medical market: UltraTeb registers, imports, markets, stores and sells your product, shares the risk, and pays you when it sells.

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