Importing a used car to Egypt requires a tight document set because the market is strictly regulated.
Importing a used car to Egypt requires a tight document set because the market is strictly regulated. Used cars must be no older than 3 years and duty is 40% or more, with clearance through Alexandria or Port Said.
The core documents we provide with every shipment are the commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin and export certificate. For Egypt specifically you will also need the registration and import approval documents handled at clearance. Our export document checklist explains each one.
Because of the 3-year age cap, we always confirm a vehicle's age before quoting. See the Egypt import guide or request a quote on a model you are considering.
"Egypt runs a tight 3-year age window on used vehicle imports, which is the first thing every Cairo or Alexandria-based buyer needs to confirm before sourcing — it rules out a large share of the used inventory available elsewhere. Import rules. Vehicles must be no older than 3 yea…"Read Full Egypt Import Guide →
