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🇪🇬 China → Egypt

Shipping from China to Egypt

Egypt imports via Alexandria and Damietta by sea and Cairo by air. We handle Egyptian Customs clearance and the ACID advance-cargo requirement for smooth entry.

Quick Overview

Applicable Methods

  • Ocean FCL
  • Air Freight to Cairo
  • Door-to-Door

    • Major Nodes

    • Alexandria
    • Damietta
    • Sokhna
    • Cairo (CAI)

    Billing Basis

    FCL per container; air per chargeable kg; door all-in.

    To Quote, Provide

  • HS code
  • Weight & volume
  • Delivery city
  • Incoterm

    • Shipping Methods to Egypt

    Options are matched to this lane — only the modes that realistically serve Egypt are shown.

    Ocean FCL (Alexandria / Damietta)

    Containers to the Mediterranean coast, then truck to Cairo.

    Transit: 18–30 days
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    Air Freight to Cairo

    Air to CAI for urgent cargo.

    Transit: 5–8 days
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    Door-to-Door

    Cleared delivery to Cairo and major cities.

    Transit: Per mode + clearance
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    Shipping Cost to Egypt

    We quote live rather than publish fixed prices — capacity and fuel move daily. Below is what builds your price.

    Cost Components

    • Ocean/air freight
    • Port handling
    • Duty & clearance
    • Cairo trucking

    Billing Units

    • Per container
    • Per kg (air)
    • All-in (door)

    What Moves Price

    • Container size
    • Duty rates (5–40%)
    • ACID compliance
    • Inland distance
    Rates change with capacity and fuel. Request a quote for a firm, transparent number — we never publish unverified prices as facts.

    Transit Time to Egypt

    Planning estimates from major Chinese ports/airports. Your quote reflects live routing, schedules and clearance.

    ScopeTypical Transit
    Port to Port (ocean)18–30 days (Alexandria)
    Airport to Airport (air)5–8 days (CAI)
    Door to Door (all-in)22–38 days all-in
    • Alexandria/Damietta serve the north; Sokhna serves the Suez side.

    Ports & Airports

    Sea Ports

    • Alexandria
    • Damietta
    • Sokhna

    Airports

    • Cairo (CAI)

    Trucking from Alexandria/Damietta to Cairo adds ~1–2 days.

    Documents & Customs

    Documents You'll Need

    • Commercial invoice
    • Packing list
    • HS code
    • ACID number

    Customs Notes for Egypt

    • Egyptian customs uses HS tariff (duty 5–40% by product).
    • ACID (advance cargo information) is required before shipment.
    Rules change — confirm the latest requirements with a licensed broker or the destination authority before departure.

    Shipping Process

    1. 1Obtain ACID
    2. 2Book & pick up
    3. 3Export clearance & load
    4. 4Transit to Egypt
    5. 5Customs clearance
    6. 6Truck to Cairo/door

    FAQ — Shipping to Egypt

    What is ACID?+
    ACID is Egypt's advance cargo information number required before goods are shipped; we help you obtain it.
    Which port is best?+
    Alexandria for the north, Sokhna near Suez for the canal zone; we choose by destination.

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