Egypt has updated its import procedures for faster product clearance. Learn how to use NAFEZA, Egypt’s new customs portal.
Egypt has updated its customs procedures. The new system aims to speed up the entry and clearance of products exported to the country.
According to Decree 222/2021 issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Finance, importers must provide additional documents along with the prerequisite Advanced Cargo Identification (ACID) number. ACID is a 19-digit number with validity ranging from 48 hours to 3 months.
Egyptian authorities have also set-up NAFEZA, an Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) platform. The new platform enables importers to transmit shipment and customs data electronically.
To help you better understand how the NAFEZA platform works, we have created this infographic below.
The new system will come into effect on October 1st, 2021. For more information on the new Egyptian customs procedures, please click here.
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