You will need: a Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, and Bank Form 4. Additional documents may be required depending on the cargo type, such as prior approvals.

It is a mandatory system in Egypt requiring importers to declare cargo data via the "Nafeza" platform before shipment from the exporting country, issuing an ACID number to be included on all shipping documents to facilitate clearance.

It is a banking form issued by your bank in Egypt proving that you have transferred the cargo value to the foreign supplier via official channels. It is a fundamental requirement for releasing imports.

It is an export customs declaration. It serves as a primary document proving the exit of goods from Egypt and is later used to settle revenues and match foreign currency proceeds in banks.

They are calculated based on the product's "HS Code" and its invoice value (plus shipping and insurance costs - CIF). The customs broker determines the applicable rate based on the Egyptian Customs Tariff.

It is a standardized international code used to accurately classify goods. Its importance lies in determining the customs rate, taxes, and required import or export approvals. A single mistake can lead to fines.

These are fees imposed by the port authority or shipping line when a container stays in the port beyond the allowed Free Time. You can avoid them by preparing documents early, using pre-clearance (ACI), and hiring a professional customs broker.

It is a document proving the country of manufacture. It is crucial for benefiting from customs reductions or exemptions if there are trade agreements between Egypt and the origin country (e.g., EU Partnership, COMESA).

Yes, this is known as "Pre-clearance." The system allows you to open a customs declaration and pay estimated fees once the goods are shipped and documents are available, accelerating release upon the vessel's arrival.

The General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) is an Egyptian government body that inspects imported goods to ensure compliance with Egyptian standard specifications (quality, safety, and health). Customs release for many goods depends on their approval.

FCL (Full Container Load) means booking an entire container exclusively for your goods. LCL (Less than Container Load) means your goods are shipped as part of a shared container with other clients' goods, suitable for small volumes.

It depends on your priorities. Air freight is much faster and suitable for light, valuable, or perishable goods, but it is expensive. Sea freight is slower but highly economical for large volumes and heavy weights.

It typically takes 30 to 45 days from Chinese ports (like Shenzhen or Ningbo) to Egyptian ports (like Sokhna or Alexandria), depending on transits and shipping conditions.

Airlines calculate the cost based on the actual weight or volumetric weight (whichever is greater). Volumetric weight is calculated by multiplying (Length × Width × Height of the carton) divided by a standard factor (usually 6000).

They are international trade terms defining the responsibilities and transport costs between buyer and seller. The most common are EXW (Ex Works), FOB (Free On Board), and CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight).

It is the most critical document in sea freight, serving as a contract between the carrier and the cargo owner, acting as a "title deed" to the goods and a receipt from the shipping line.

It is an integrated logistics service where the shipping company picks up the goods from the supplier's factory abroad, ships them, clears them through customs, and delivers them directly to your warehouse door in Egypt.

Yes, at ElNgoom Egypt, we handle hazardous materials and chemicals based on their MSDS classification, providing compliant packaging, permits, and containers that meet international safety standards.

These are containers equipped with refrigeration units to control temperature and humidity, used for shipping food items (like vegetables and fruits) and pharmaceuticals to prevent spoilage during transit.

We provide you with the Bill of Lading number and the shipping line's tracking link. Our team will also send periodic updates on the shipment's status until it arrives safely.

It shifts your products from local competition to the global trade arena. We target importers and distributors in the Gulf, Europe, and Africa via search engines, B2B platforms, and targeted ad campaigns.

Absolutely. Alibaba is the world's largest gathering of importers and wholesalers. Being present as a "Verified Supplier" opens up limitless markets and exposes your product to serious buyers looking for alternatives to Chinese products.

It acts as your mini-website within the Alibaba platform. At ElNgoom Egypt, we design it professionally to reflect your factory's identity, displaying quality certificates and a product catalog to gain the foreign importer's trust.

Our marketing role doesn't stop at generating requests; we filter them. We teach you how to analyze the buyer's profile, transaction history, and how to ask qualifying questions to separate serious buyers from time-wasters.

Yes, an independent multilingual website provides immense credibility. Foreign importers often search for your company name on Google before transferring funds to verify your legal entity and business scale.

B2C targets the end consumer (retail), whereas B2B targets companies and importers (wholesale or containers). B2B strategies rely on building trust, long-term relationships, and negotiation, rather than quick emotional purchases.

We target them via Search Engine Optimization (SEO) so your site ranks high on Google in KSA and UAE, alongside targeted LinkedIn campaigns and Google Ads using keywords they actively search for.

Yes, our marketing team intelligently manages your ad budget on global platforms. We write ad copy in the target country's language and optimize campaigns to lower your Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC).

SEO allows you to appear organically (for free) when, for example, a French importer searches for "Egyptian Cotton suppliers." It is a long-term investment that brings high-intent buyers without paying daily ad costs.

We offer sales consultations demonstrating how to interact with foreign clients, how to prepare professional Quotations in English, and the art of follow-up to ensure deal closure.

It starts with issuing a commercial register with an import entity, a tax card, registering with the Chamber of Commerce, and finally heading to the GOEIC to finalize registration in the Importers Register.

No, exporting commercial quantities requires the company to be registered in the "Exporters Register." However, there are exceptions for simple postal samples, or you can use an export company to act on your behalf.

The safest method is the Letter of Credit (LC), where the bank guarantees the rights of both parties. Another is Cash Against Documents (CAD/DP), where the buyer doesn't receive shipping documents until payment is made to the bank.

Importer of Record is the legal entity responsible to the government and customs for importing and paying taxes. If your company lacks an import license, we can provide this service for you.

Exporter of Record is the legal entity responsible for exporting from the country of origin. We use this service to help companies without an export license ship their goods abroad.

If your goods meet the Egyptian local content threshold, you can obtain a "COMESA" certificate of origin from the GOEIC, granting the African importer full customs exemption and boosting your price competitiveness.

It varies by product. For instance, industrial and electronic products require a CE Mark, while agricultural and food products may need Global GAP or ISO 22000. You must verify the buyer's specific requirements.

Our legal and customs team intervenes to study the reason for rejection (missing docs, wrong HS code, origin issue). We submit appeals or complete documents to re-present the goods for rapid release, avoiding fines.

Yes, Egyptian law allows the import of used production lines and machinery under specific conditions, such as not exceeding a certain age limit, and requiring a certified inspection certificate from abroad proving their efficiency.

These are systems designed to encourage exports. They allow you to import raw materials for manufacturing without paying customs (or refunding them later), provided you export the final product containing these materials within a specific timeframe.

Our headquarters is located in the Arab Republic of Egypt. We have a network of agents and branches enabling us to cover all seaports, airports, and land borders inside and outside Egypt.

We don't just move your cargo! We integrate (Shipping + Customs Clearance) with (International Marketing & Market Expansion). We are your logistics and commercial partner who brings you the client and ships the goods in a complete cycle.

You can request a quote with a click through our website, or by contacting us directly via the WhatsApp button, providing us with shipment details (weight, dimensions, port of loading, and port of discharge).

Yes, we provide an initial assessment and free guiding consultation to understand the nature of your goods and direct you to the best logistical and marketing paths suited for your business size.

Yes, we provide secure storage spaces alongside value-added services like packing, wrapping, and distribution (3PL) to facilitate your supply chain management.

Absolutely. We have a specialized department for clearing personal vehicles and cars for people with disabilities (via medical commission letters), ensuring rapid clearance with minimal legal fees.

Yes, we provide "transaction clearance" services to obtain prior approvals, GOEIC presentation permits, issue certificates of origin, and authenticate documents from Chambers of Commerce and Embassies.

Our offices operate daily from Sunday to Thursday (9 AM - 5 PM), but our customs clearance and logistics support team is available 24/7 to handle emergency shipments and port updates.

Yes, we offer annual contracts with competitive rates and payment facilities for major clients and factories with a continuous flow of shipments (regular monthly volume).

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