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What will it cost to land your medical product in Egypt?

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Enter the origin, product and CIF value of a shipment and the calculator estimates Egyptian customs duty (on CIF), import VAT (on CIF plus duty), fees and your total landed cost. As a guide, USD 20,000 CIF of syringes from China lands at about USD 24,940 before sale (5% duty, 14% VAT, fees), of which USD 2,940 VAT is recoverable; the same goods from Italy with a EUR.1 land at about USD 23,600 with no duty.

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Worked examples

Syringes (HS 9018.31) from China, CIF USD 20,000

Inputs

Fees
USD 1,000 (illustrative assumption: EDA approval, clearance, Form 4, handling)
Country of origin
China (no trade agreement with Egypt: MFN duty)
CIF value (USD)
20,000
Product category
Syringes, with or without needles — HS 9018.31

Result

VAT
14% × USD 21,000 (CIF + duty) = USD 2,940
Import duty
5% × USD 20,000 = USD 1,000
Fees
USD 1,000 (assumption — replace with your broker's quote)
Notes
Duty: official tariff, national line 9018.31.00.00, read 25 Sep 2026 — confidence verified; your customs broker confirms the line. · VAT: 14% standard rate; the 5% rate of Law 149/2026 is not confirmed for disposables. · Sterile syringes are not released until the EDA registration is issued.
Landed cost
USD 24,940 paid before sale; USD 22,000 after recovering the USD 2,940 import VAT
Sources
https://www.nafeza.gov.eg/web/ar/api/tarrif/details?code=9018310000 · https://eg.andersen.com/value-added-tax-in-egypt/ · https://kadmar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Customs-Law-No.-207-of-2020-EN.pdf

Non-sterile consumables from Germany with a EUR.1, CIF USD 20,000

Inputs

Fees
USD 800 (illustrative assumption)
Country of origin
Germany (EU–Egypt Association Agreement; EUR.1 or origin declaration)
CIF value (USD)
20,000
Product category
Non-sterile medical consumables

Result

VAT
14% × USD 20,000 = USD 2,800
Import duty
0% = USD 0
Fees
USD 800 (assumption)
Notes
Duty: the EU–Egypt Association Agreement's 100% reduction is shown on the official medical tariff lines; valid proof of origin required — confidence verified. · Germany is an EDA reference country: certificates need no legalisation if EDA can verify them.
Landed cost
USD 23,600 paid before sale; USD 20,800 after recovering the import VAT
Sources
https://www.nafeza.gov.eg/en/tarrif · https://eg.andersen.com/value-added-tax-in-egypt/

Examination gloves (HS 4015.12) from China, CIF USD 20,000

Inputs

Fees
USD 1,200 (illustrative assumption; lab-test cost not included)
Country of origin
China (MFN duty)
CIF value (USD)
20,000
Product category
Medical, surgical and examination gloves — HS 4015.12

Result

VAT
14% × USD 22,000 (CIF + duty) = USD 3,080
Import duty
10% × USD 20,000 = USD 2,000
Fees
USD 1,200 (assumption)
Notes
Duty: official tariff, national line 4015.12.00.00, read 25 Sep 2026 — confidence verified. · Imported gloves must be powder-free and are sampled every year for testing at Ain Shams University (EDA).
Landed cost
USD 26,280 paid before sale; USD 23,200 after recovering the import VAT
Sources
https://www.nafeza.gov.eg/web/ar/api/tarrif/details?code=4015120000 · https://eg.andersen.com/value-added-tax-in-egypt/ · https://edaegypt.gov.eg/media/bh3jwbob/1-regulatory-guideline-of-issuance-of-import-approvals-of-all-types-of-medical-devicesgd.pdf

Medical X-ray unit (HS 9022.14) from the USA, CIF USD 50,000

Inputs

Fees
USD 1,500 (illustrative assumption; radiation approvals not included)
Country of origin
USA (no trade agreement with Egypt: MFN duty)
CIF value (USD)
50,000
Product category
Medical X-ray apparatus — HS 9022.14, used to provide a service

Result

VAT
5% × USD 52,500 (CIF + duty) = USD 2,625
Import duty
5% × USD 50,000 = USD 2,500
Fees
USD 1,500 (assumption)
Notes
Duty: official tariff (Egyptian Customs Authority), line 9022.14.00.00 — confidence verified. · VAT: Law 149/2026 (in force 29 July 2026) sets 5% for medical devices used to provide a service; the tariff screen still displays 14%, because the rate depends on use. Confirm it applies to your unit. · Release also needs radiation-protection approval (tariff rule on the line).
Landed cost
USD 56,625 paid before sale; USD 54,000 after recovering the import VAT
Sources
https://customs.gov.eg/Services/Tarif?type=1&chapterId=90 · https://mof.gov.eg/ar/posts/regulations/6a731e1163496600085dd856/

Which rates and rules does the calculator use?

Fact Value Source As of
Duty base and exchange rate CIF value, converted at the Central Bank rate on the declaration date (Customs Law 207/2020, Art. 16) kadmar.com 2020
HS 9018.31 syringes, MFN 5% MFN (official tariff, national line 9018.31.00.00) nafeza.gov.eg
HS 4015.12 gloves, MFN 10% MFN (official tariff, national line 4015.12.00.00) nafeza.gov.eg
HS 9022.14 medical X-ray, MFN 5% MFN; 14% VAT displayed; radiation-protection release approval (official tariff) customs.gov.eg
FTA origins 0% with valid proof of origin for EU, EFTA, UK and Turkish goods (shown on the official medical tariff lines); MERCOSUR, AfCFTA and Serbia reductions vary by line; COMESA, GAFTA and Agadir are not shown on the medical lines checked nafeza.gov.eg
VAT 14% Standard rate on the duty-paid value (confidence: verified) eg.andersen.com 2026
VAT 5% Medical devices used to produce goods or provide services, from 29 July 2026 (confidence: verified law, scope uncertain for consumables) mof.gov.eg

Fees in the examples are illustrative assumptions, not quotes. Last verified 2026-09-25.

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How does the calculator work?

  1. It takes your CIF value (or product price plus freight and insurance).
  2. It applies the duty rate for your product and origin: 0% where an FTA applies with origin proof, otherwise the MFN rate of the 10-digit line in Egypt's official tariff (NAFEZA).
  3. It charges VAT on CIF plus duty: 14%, or 5% for devices used to provide a service.
  4. It adds typical fees and gives you the cash needed before sale and the net cost after recoverable VAT.

What does the calculator not include?

EDA registration costs, lab tests (gloves, the first three IVD batches, instruments from non-reference countries), storage while samples are tested, and the margin needed to sell. It also cannot confirm your 10-digit HS line — a customs broker can.

Can I get the breakdown by email?

Yes — use 'Email me this breakdown' in the calculator to receive it as a PDF.

“Run the numbers before the first shipment, not after it — duty is small, but VAT and timing decide your cash.” — 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.

Who pays this landed cost with UltraTeb Market Access?

  • We do

    Duty, VAT, clearance and storage are paid by us on arrival.

  • Your real numbers, free

    The free market study gives a landed-cost breakdown for your exact products and a realistic Egyptian price.

  • Paid when it sells

    You receive the agreed price per unit, on a monthly statement.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is the landed-cost calculator?

It uses Egypt's official tariff by 10-digit line (NAFEZA and the Egyptian Customs Authority) and current VAT law. Your customs broker confirms which line applies, and fees are typical, not quoted.

Why is VAT charged on duty as well as CIF?

Egypt charges import VAT on the duty-paid value.

Which VAT rate applies to my product?

14% standard; 5% since 29 July 2026 for medical devices used to produce goods or provide services. Whether disposables and reagents qualify is not settled.

Is the import VAT lost?

For a VAT-registered importer it is credited against VAT on sales, so it is mainly a cash-flow cost.

Does the calculator include EDA registration?

No. It covers the shipment. Registration costs are separate — and funded by us on the UltraTeb Market Access model.

Which currency does Egyptian customs use?

Values are converted into Egyptian pounds at the Central Bank rate on the declaration date.

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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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