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Egyptian Ministerial Decree no.991/2015

20.06.2016

This Decree implements special conditions regarding the importation of specific commodities. The Ministry of Trade & Industry has announced that some particular products exported to the Republic of Egypt for the retail market should now follow a new import procedure.

Factories, manufacturers or trademark owners of the following finished products imported for retail market purposes will need to register with the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) in the future.

Dairy products
Canned and dried fruits
Edible oils & fats
Chocolate and cocoa products
Sugar products
Pasta, grain products (bread) and bakery products
Fruit juice
Mineral, natural, sparkling water and soft drinks
Cosmetics, dental products, deodorants, bath products, perfume ingredients
Soap and detergents
Floor covers
Tableware, cutleries and utensils

Sanitary ware, tubs, sinks, toilets and toilet seats
Toilet paper, sanitary & cosmetic papers and baby diapers
Household tiles
Table glassware
Reinforced steel bars
Household appliances (stoves, blinders, AC systems, fans, washing machines, fryers, heaters)
Office & household furniture
Bicycles and motorcycles
Watches
Household lightning equipment
Toys
Garments, Textiles, Furnishings, Rugs, Blankets and Shoes

This Decree was signed by Eng.Tarik Kabila, Egyptian Minister of Trade & Industry and dated 30 December 2015. It will fully enter into effect 60 days after the first announcement on 30th December 2015.

The original version of the Decree in Arabic is available here. If you would like to receive more information on the Decree or its application, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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