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Egypt — Cars from China — duty, age limit & available units

Real Chinese cars in stock with photos, verified import rules, MOQ 1 unit and sea freight to the main gateway port — China export clearance and full paperwork handled by us.

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Import policy at a glance

Age limitUsed passenger cars must be no more than 3 years from the year of manufacture. Left-hand drive only. Euro 4 emissions are required (Euro 5 recommended; some sources cite Euro 5 as mandatory around 2027). Electric vehicles enter duty-free with no age cap cited.
Import duty & taxesUsed vehicles carry customs duty that scales with engine size and CIF (commonly cited around 40–60% for passenger cars under the 'Arab and foreign vehicles' tariff) plus 14% VAT and development levies. Electric vehicles are exempt from customs duty (0%) and pay 14% VAT. CargoX electronic document registration has been mandatory since 1 July 2021.
SteeringLeft-hand drive only.
Main ports / entryPort Said and Alexandria are the main sea ports; Ain Sokhna (Sokhna) also handles containers. Vehicles are cleared and registered through the customs and traffic authorities.

Available cars with photos

MOQ & trade terms

How it works

1 · SelectPick a car from available units and send an inquiry
2 · Inspect & exportWe inspect in China (photo report) and handle China export clearance
3 · ShipSea freight to your port with the full document set

What we put behind every car

50+ photo inspection reportEvery unit is photographed before shipment — paint, interior, engine bay, VIN and documents — so you see the actual car.
Independent pre-shipment inspectionAn independent inspection can be arranged on request before the car leaves China.
Wear-parts list with your orderA recommended wear-parts list (filters, brake pads, ball joints, sensors and similar) you can add to the same order, so the first service parts arrive with the car.
Remote technical supportWhatsApp and video technical support during working hours, with fault-code guidance and owner documentation for each model.
Clear scope of responsibilityWe are responsible for the vehicle's condition before shipment, the export documents and the material that ships with the car. Local warranty, roadworthiness and accident repair are handled by you or your local partner.

FAQ

What is the used-car age limit and which steering side is required?
Used passenger cars must be no more than 3 years from the year of manufacture. Left-hand drive only. Euro 4 emissions are required (Euro 5 recommended; some sources cite Euro 5 as mandatory around 2027). Electric vehicles enter duty-free with no age cap cited. Left-hand drive only.
What duties and taxes apply when importing a car?
Used vehicles carry customs duty that scales with engine size and CIF (commonly cited around 40–60% for passenger cars under the 'Arab and foreign vehicles' tariff) plus 14% VAT and development levies. Electric vehicles are exempt from customs duty (0%) and pay 14% VAT. CargoX electronic document registration has been mandatory since 1 July 2021.
Which documents are required for the import?
Original invoice, bill of lading registered on CargoX, certificate of conformity, export certificate from the country of origin, passport, and proof of foreign residence for personal imports. All documents must match the VIN.
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